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 actual cause of the current judicial crises in Pakistan is the non-Islamic constitution
The actual cause of the current judicial crises is the non-Islamic constitution and the lack of implementation of Islam Pakistan’s secular constitution is full of un-Islamic articles. One such example is the article 209 of the constitution under which Musharraf has filed the reference against Chief Justice. The source of this current judicial crisis is … Continue reading The actual cause of the current judicial crises in Pakistan is the non-Islamic constitution
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
The Qur’an – The First Source of Law
The following is an extract from the book 'Understanding Usul al-Fiqh'. It is necessary to define the Qur’an, from this definition we will know what is allowed to be read in prayer and what is not. What is a proof in Hukm Shara’i and what is not? It also tells us what makes somebody a Kafir … Continue reading The Qur’an – The First Source of Law
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
The importance of independent thinking & grasping the culture
The following is a transcript of a session delivered by a brother. It is possible that sometimes there is a deficiency in some of the Da’wah carriers. This weakness is in understanding the culture and the way we study in the Halaqaat and also the general reading and discussions, this results in problems in the … Continue reading The importance of independent thinking & grasping the culture
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
The difference between the Capitalist, Communist & the Islamic economic System
The following is a translation of Arabic. Thoughts, in any nation, are the greatest wealth the nation possesses if the nation is newly born; and they are the greatest gift that any generation can receive from a preceding generation, provided the nation is based on an enlightened thought. With regard to material wealth, scientific discoveries, … Continue reading The difference between the Capitalist, Communist & the Islamic economic System
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?