Introduction: The Muslim Father Lays Firm Foundations for the Next Generation Fatherhood is of such importance in Islam that it is the fundamental basis of the identity of all Muslims. Allah (swt) said, ﴿ادْعُوهُمْ لِآبَائِهِمْ هُوَ أَقْسَطُ عِندَ اللَّهِ﴾ “Let children be called in the name of their fathers. That is more just in the sight of … Continue reading Fatherhood in Islam
Mua’shara (Cohabitation)
Ibn Umar (ra) narrated that the Prophet (saw) said, «كُلُّكُمْ رَاعٍ، وَكُلُّكُمْ مَسْؤولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ، فَالأَمِيرُ الَّذِي عَلَى النَّاسِ رَاعٍ، وَهُوَ مَسْؤولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ، وَالرَّجُلُ رَاعٍ عَلَى أَهْلِ بَيْتِهِ، وَهُوَ مَسْؤُولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّجُلِ رَاعٍ عَلَى مَالِ سَيِّدِهِ، وَهُوَ مَسْؤُولٌ عَنْهُ، أَلاَ كُلُّكُمْ رَاعٍ، وَكُلُّكُمْ مَسْؤُولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ» “All of you are guardians and … Continue reading Mua’shara (Cohabitation)
Self-Justification: The Whispers of Shaytaan
A Muslim who grows up in Western society learns how to think and act in a way alien to Islam. Although often brought up in a Muslim household some Muslim youth are unfortunately swayed by the rotten fruits of Western society including drugs, alcohol and illicit relationships. They are tempted by these rotten fruits and … Continue reading Self-Justification: The Whispers of Shaytaan
Nafsiya Reflections: Victory is Near!
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Nafsiya Reflections: Victory is Near! Time seems still, frozen, lost. Our hearts, shattering, staring at our phones not believing our own eyes. The cries are unbearable. We walk through our days as if we are motionless, driving while our minds have not left the scenes we have seen. We go through … Continue reading Nafsiya Reflections: Victory is Near!
The Problem of the Stock Market
This article has been taken from the book "The turbulence of the stock markets: Their cause & the Shariah rule pertaining to the causes", written in 1997 The Capitalist economic thought is an expedient thought that leads man to the pits, because it is based on the lowest motives of man, and the reality of … Continue reading The Problem of the Stock Market
Sunnah – Between Gross Misunderstanding and Practical Rejection
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
Q&A: The Angels Harut and Marut in Surat Al-Baqara
Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-RaheemQ&A: The #Angels Harut and Marut in Surat Al-Baqara. (Translated)To: Ustadhi Kamsokole======= #Question: Assalam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh First, I would like to make duaa to you and congratulate you for the hard work you are doing in developing this Dawah work. My question is regarding Surat Al-Baqara verse 102 (02: 102) … Continue reading Q&A: The Angels Harut and Marut in Surat Al-Baqara
Q&A: Casting Doubt in Lailat ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree)
Answer to QuestionCasting Doubt in Lailat ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree) To: Nabil Bala’ti(Translated) Question: Assalam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh May Allah support you. Someone says that Lailat ul-Qadr is the night of the revelation of the Qur’an, and it has passed and this alleged Lailat ul-Qadr does not exist, according to him. This … Continue reading Q&A: Casting Doubt in Lailat ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree)
Decline of Ideology and Ideological Nation
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Decline of Ideology and Ideological Nation -Understanding the term ‘Decline’ and its application in current reality The understanding about concept of decline is important for an ideological dawah carrier. Concepts that we are attempting to build in the Ummah are integrally linked to our understanding about decline. If we do not … Continue reading Decline of Ideology and Ideological Nation
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?