This is chapter 6 from the book “Islamic Thought” Al-Fard (duty) is the speech of the Legislator related to the decisive request of performing an action. This is like His (swt) saying, وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلاةَ "Establish the Prayer" [TMQ Al-Baqarah:43] انْفِرُوا خِفَافًا وَثِقَالًا وَجَاهِدُوا بِأَمْوَالِكُمْ وَأَنْفُسِكُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ "Go forth, light and heavy, and strive in … Continue reading The Duty of Sufficiency is a duty upon every Muslim
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Religiousness is an Instinct
This is chapter 5 from the book “Islamic Thought” There is live energy in man that drives him to undertake actions and requires satisfaction. This life energy has two aspects: one of them requires inevitable satisfaction, and man would die if it were not satisfied. This represents the organic needs, such as eating, drinking and … Continue reading Religiousness is an Instinct
Death does not occur except with the end of Ajal (life-term)
The following is a translation from Arabic. Many people think that though death is the same, the causes of death are numerous. So death could be because of detrimental disease, such as the plague. It could also be due to stab by a knife, or a gunshot or burning by fire of beheading or heart … Continue reading Death does not occur except with the end of Ajal (life-term)
All Permitted (Mubah) Actions Require a Daleel (evidence)
The text of both the Qur'an and Sunnah address many topics such as, stories of previous Ummahs, the Day of Judgment, and others. However, the text which specifically addresses our actions of what to do or what not to do is referred to as Hukm Sharii. The term Hukm Sharii, in Arabic, means the address … Continue reading All Permitted (Mubah) Actions Require a Daleel (evidence)
Fiqh of Zakat
Following are from the chapters on Zakat that detail its rules from the book 'Funds in the Khilafah State' by Sheikh Abdul Qadeem Zalloom (rh). Zakat The Sadaqat which represent a revenue for the Bait ul-Mal is the Zakat. Sadaqah when mentioned generally means Zakat, and Zakat when mentioned generally means Sadaqah. Zakat linguistically means the increase, and it … Continue reading Fiqh of Zakat
The Islamic ‘Aqeedah
This chapter is taken from the book “Islamic Personality” The Islamic ‘Aqeedah is Imaan (positive belief) in Allah (SWT), His Angels, Books, Messengers, the Day of Resurrection and Al-qadha’a wal-Qadar (divine fate and destiny) whether favourable or unfavourable being from Allah (SWT). The meaning of Imaan is the definite belief that conforms to reality and … Continue reading The Islamic ‘Aqeedah
Criterion of Actions (Miqyas ul a’mal)
This is chapter 4 from the book "Islamic Thought" any people proceed in life aimlessly, so they undertake their actions without a criterion to which they measure. Therefore, you see them undertake bad actions they think of them as good. They abstain from undertaking good actions they think of them as bad. The Muslim woman … Continue reading Criterion of Actions (Miqyas ul a’mal)
Ideology (al-Mabda’)
This is chapter 3 from the book "Islamic Thought" Mabda’, linguistically is a verbal noun (masdar) beginning with ‘m’ (meem) , and derived from the verb bada’a (started), yabda’n (starts), bad’nn (starting) and mabda’ (starting point, principle). According to the conventional use of all people, mabd’a means the basic thought (fikr) upon which thoughts are … Continue reading Ideology (al-Mabda’)
Allah is a truth whose existence is perceived and not an idea imagined by the mind.
This is chapter 2 from the book “Islamic Thought” Many people on the face of the earth, particularly in the West, have conviction in Allah (SWT) and believe Him. However, their conviction and belief are based on the fact that Allah (SWT) is a thought and not a truth. Such people consider the belief in … Continue reading Allah is a truth whose existence is perceived and not an idea imagined by the mind.
Al-Afkaar and Al-Mafaahem (Thoughts and Concepts)
This is taken from the book “An-Nahdah (Revival)” by Hafiz Saalih Thoughts are an expression about a specific sensed reality that is external or a reality that is envisioned in the mind. Being present externally means that it is a judgment upon a specific reality that expresses it by any means from amongst the means of … Continue reading Al-Afkaar and Al-Mafaahem (Thoughts and Concepts)