https://open.spotify.com/episode/2g70nfinDEFB3drz3NuhQU It is well known among Muslims that the Sunnah of Muhammad (saaws) must be believed in and adhered to. Allah Ta'ala says: "..So take what the Messenger assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from you, and fear Allah, for Allah is strict in punishment." (TMQ 59:7) The one who rejects … Continue reading Sunnah – Between Gross Misunderstanding and Practical Rejection
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Islam and technology – Is Islam anti-technology?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uFDUE7sKGPKUFz0swM01f?si=i5xhm0j8R_2rcGB_AFTI6w Living in a material world, one confusion which arises amongst some people is that how, on the one hand democracy, capitalism and the policies of the west are kufr and yet we still use their technologies such as the internet, mobile phones and cars. Is this not haram? Additionally, some condemn the Khilafah as … Continue reading Islam and technology – Is Islam anti-technology?
The United States – A Case Study of the Non-Existent Democracy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4d5aqHN79Woh8ziBz8IP4X?si=49d3e50b379548bd Introduction Democracy is defined as the freedom possessed by a people which bestows upon them the right of self-legislation according to what they deem fit. In other words, it is the "rule of the people, by the people, for the people." The ability to determine how to rule and what laws to enact translates … Continue reading The United States – A Case Study of the Non-Existent Democracy
Thinking for Change: Its Reality and Basis
CHANGE Change is motion (حركة) and motion is life (حياة). Stagnation (جمود) is death. In fact, life is nothing but a manifestation of growth (نمو) and motion. Indeed, change is evolution, in that, it aims at the transference of a matter from one situation to another situation. Life, in all its manifestations, is in continuous … Continue reading Thinking for Change: Its Reality and Basis
Islam, Scientific Ideology and Evolution
Islam, “Scientific Ideology,” and Evolution Introduction In the society today evolution has become a fact that is worshipped at all levels. Since Darwin proposed his theory, the concept of evolution has become so institutionalized that it is regarded as an indisputable fact that is above questioning, doubt, or criticism. Those who even suggest an alternative … Continue reading Islam, Scientific Ideology and Evolution
Secularism – The Role of Church in Medieval Europe
Ever since the decline of the Roman Empire in 3 CE, the Church began gaining more power. The first Christian Roman Emperor (Constantine) combined government of the state with the Church's affairs. This led to Christianity being implemented as mandatory rule in certain aspects of life (i.e. the rituals involving state delegations, private and public … Continue reading Secularism – The Role of Church in Medieval Europe
Rape: An Expression of Power or Deviant Sexual Behavior?
The disturbing occurrence of rape incidents is a growing social problem, which unfortunately, only gets attention in the media after some horrific incident is reported. Usually, such an incident triggers a fierce debate on social and electronic media, which then compels the government officials and rulers to issue a few statements on this issue. However, … Continue reading Rape: An Expression of Power or Deviant Sexual Behavior?
Leaving Ramadan, What are Our Duties as Muslims?
Starting Ramadan, we enter wholeheartedly excited to enter in the Mercy of Allah and seeking forgiveness for all shortcomings and coming out of Ramadan cleansed from the sins and feelings of ill will, etc. As we leave Ramadan with a heavy heart, we are also leaving it with a clean slate and a renewed sense … Continue reading Leaving Ramadan, What are Our Duties as Muslims?
Islamic Scholarship & The Dar Paradigm
Introduction Since the abolition of the Ottoman caliphate, the Muslim community has faced the unique situation of the absence of a clearly defined political entity that represents the political unity of the Muslims and has an Islamic foundation in international relations. Alien forms of statehood were imposed from outside, creating secular nation-states where the basis … Continue reading Islamic Scholarship & The Dar Paradigm
Will America Replace Petro-Dollar Policy?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Written by Dr. Muhammed JilaniSource: Al-raiah.net(Translated) The decrease in demand for #oil followed by the increase of Saudi's and Russian's oil production and the price war between them collapsed the price of a barrel of oil on the West Texas market to fall less than a dollar. This means that oil producers … Continue reading Will America Replace Petro-Dollar Policy?