This is an extract from the book “Al Jaami’u li Ahkaam is Siyaam” (A complete guide to the rules of fasting) by Sheikh Mahmood bin Abdul-Lateef bin Mahmood (‘Uwaydhah). Please note this is a draft translation from Arabic. If any confusion arises from the translation then please refer to the original Arabic book. 1) Abu Hurairah … Continue reading Night of Power (Lailut-al-Qadr)
Category: Usool-Fiqh
The way the Seeghat ul-Amr is indicative of Al-Wujoob, An-Nadb or Al-Ibaahah
Taken from the book "Al Waadih fee Usoolil Fiqh" by Sheikh Muhammad Hussein Abdullah (rah) The way that the Seeghat ul-Amr (command form) is indicative of Al-Wujoob, An-Nadb or Al-Ibaahah The way that the Seeghat ul-Amr (command form) is indicative of Al-Wujoob, An-Nadb or Al-Ibaahah The Seeghat ul-Amr (command form) has been provided and placed … Continue reading The way the Seeghat ul-Amr is indicative of Al-Wujoob, An-Nadb or Al-Ibaahah
Q&A: Hadiths Mentioning Ar-Raya (the Banner) and Al-Liwa’ (the Flag)
Answer to QuestionHadiths Mentioning Ar-Raya (the Banner) and Al-Liwa’ (the Flag)To: Mafaheem Islamiyah(Translated) Question: Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh, Our Sheikh. How are you? Our Sheikh, I have a question: How many Hadiths speak about Ar-Raya (the banner) of the Messenger of Allah (saw) and how authentic are they? And with your permission, if … Continue reading Q&A: Hadiths Mentioning Ar-Raya (the Banner) and Al-Liwa’ (the Flag)
Q&A: Concession (Rukhsah) and Strict Ruling (ʿAzimah)
Answer to QuestionConcession (Rukhsah) and Strict Ruling (ʿAzimah)To Zahid Talib Naʿim(Translated) Question: Our Shaykh, the eminent scholar Aṭa Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings, I hope that this question reaches you while you are in complete health and well-being. I ask Allah to hasten for … Continue reading Q&A: Concession (Rukhsah) and Strict Ruling (ʿAzimah)
Q&A: Using Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Photography, Drawing, and Videos
Answer to QuestionUsing Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Photography, Drawing, and VideosTo: Islam Abu Khalil and Raed Al-Harsh Abu Mu‘adh Question: 1- Question from Islam Abu Khalil: As-salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, our honorable Sheikh. May Allah protect you and make Islam established on Earth by your hands. I wanted to present an important question in … Continue reading Q&A: Using Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Photography, Drawing, and Videos
Q&A: Dealing with States That Are Actually at War
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيمAnswer to QuestionDealing with States That Are Actually at WarTo: Abu Muhammad Salim(Translated) Question: As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Abu Muhammad Salim I ask Allah Almighty that you are in good health, and may Allah grant you a mighty victory. I ask Allah to open all doors of goodness at your … Continue reading Q&A: Dealing with States That Are Actually at War
Introduction to the book: The Objectives of Imam Al-Shatibi
The following is a translated article from Arabic that appeared in al-Waie Magazine. The book "The Objectives of Imam Al-Shatibi" has recently been published, authored by Professor Mahmoud Abdel Hadi Faour. Al-Waei Magazine offers its readers an introduction to this book, which it finds to be a serious, profound, and disciplined research into the principles … Continue reading Introduction to the book: The Objectives of Imam Al-Shatibi
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
What is the official flag of the Caliphate?
The official flag of the Islamic State is called the rayah (الراية). It is a black rectangular flag with the words لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱلله written on it in white. A full explanation of the ijtihad behind this is below. Historically, flags were mainly used in warfare to identify the different armies on the battlefield. In … Continue reading What is the official flag of the Caliphate?