The following is a translation from Arabic. As for the issue of death, it is the same like the issue of sustenance (rizq). The one who brings life (al-muhyee) and causes death (al-mumeet) is Allah (swt); and life (al-hayaah) and death (al-mawt) are in the hand of Allah (swt). Allah (swt) has informed us by … Continue reading Ajal (Lifespan) – In depth
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Q&A: Hijra from land of the disbelivers & having an Ameer in Dar al-Kufr?
The following is a translation from Arabic. Question 1: In origin is it permitted for Muslims to live in the land of the disbelievers as some ahadith indicate that this is prohibited. The Prophet (saw) said in translation, “I am not responsible for any Muslim who stays among polytheists.” They asked: ‘Why, Apostle of Allah?’ He … Continue reading Q&A: Hijra from land of the disbelivers & having an Ameer in Dar al-Kufr?
The Concept of the State in Islam
Translated from Arabic distributed widely in the Muslim world 13th Thil-Qi'dah 1415h, 13th April 1995. The Islamic state In Arabic, the word Al Dawlah means linguistically the “Ghalaba”, i.e. the supremacy, it is also a term used to indicate the change of time; it is also said: The days have alternated or rotated, i.e. they … Continue reading The Concept of the State in Islam
The importance of thinking about death
The following is a translated article from Arabic that appeared in al-Waie Magazine. The rising of the sun reminds of Sakhr, I remember him at every sunset, If it were not for the number of those weeping around me, for their brothers, I surely would have killed myself, they do not cry for anyone as … Continue reading The importance of thinking about death
Refutation of the Iranian Constitution
The following is a useful article written by a brother some years ago. Islam is unique. It is a religion yet its scope extends beyond the spiritual relationship with Allah. It is an ideology which includes a spiritual dimension which sets it apart from man made ideologies. It combines the spiritual elements with the social, … Continue reading Refutation of the Iranian Constitution
Definition of the Quran
It is necessary to define the Quran, from this definition we will know what is allowed to be read in prayer and what is not. What is a proof in Hukm Shari and what is not. Also it will tell us what will make somebody a Kafir by denying and what does not constitute disbelief. … Continue reading Definition of the Quran
Q&A: Is it permissable to use Credit cards?
The following is a draft translation from Arabic. Question: Is it permissable to use Credit cards? Answer:Credit cards are of different types: In one of its types, the card holder would have a certain amount of money in the bank that issues such card (debit card). The card holder would then make purchase by using the … Continue reading Q&A: Is it permissable to use Credit cards?
The Significance of Zakah
The word zakah is derived from its Arabic verbal root, meaning to increase, to purify, and to bless. The origin of the Islamic rule is in the Qur'an where Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’aala) commands: خُذْ مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ صَدَقَةً تُطَهِّرُهُمْ وَتُزَكِّيهِم بِهَا "Take sadaqah (sadaqah) from their property in order to purify and sanctify (zakihim) them" … Continue reading The Significance of Zakah
Ramadhan Timeline
The first revelation. The most significant event that occured during Ramadan is the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (saw). Prophet Muhammad (saw) was in the cave in Mount Hira when the Angel Jibrael came to him with the first five ayat of Surat Al-Alaq. Allah (swt) says: "Ramadan is the month in which was … Continue reading Ramadhan Timeline
The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer
The following is a draft translation of a recent arabic leaflet issued by Islamic activists in Kuwait. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم THE EFFECT OF TAQWA (PIETY) ON THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER Allah (swt) ordered his worshippers -in many texts- to be pious, from which is his saying: ((يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُواْ رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُم … Continue reading The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer