We think in detail about certain things, typically things that interest us or which we are directly facing. So football fanatics spend time in following up the latest football news, whose playing who, whose been bought and by which team, etc. People into music would know about the latest chart hits, the top ten, what … Continue reading Are you ready to die tomorrow?
The Significance of Zakah
The word zakah is derived from its Arabic verbal root, meaning to increase, to purify, and to bless. The origin of the Islamic rule is in the Qur'an where Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’aala) commands: خُذْ مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ صَدَقَةً تُطَهِّرُهُمْ وَتُزَكِّيهِم بِهَا "Take sadaqah (sadaqah) from their property in order to purify and sanctify (zakihim) them" … Continue reading The Significance of Zakah
Comparisons from the Battle of Ain Jaloot
The month of Ramadhan is indeed a month of blessing in which the Muslim seeks to gain nearness and the immense reward from Allah (Subhanahu Wa ta’ala). It is also a month in which many lessons can be drawn from Islamic history. During this month the Muslims fought many battles thereby expanding the mercy of … Continue reading Comparisons from the Battle of Ain Jaloot
Ramadhan Timeline
The first revelation. The most significant event that occured during Ramadan is the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (saw). Prophet Muhammad (saw) was in the cave in Mount Hira when the Angel Jibrael came to him with the first five ayat of Surat Al-Alaq. Allah (swt) says: "Ramadan is the month in which was … Continue reading Ramadhan Timeline
The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer
The following is a draft translation of a recent arabic leaflet issued by Islamic activists in Kuwait. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم THE EFFECT OF TAQWA (PIETY) ON THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER Allah (swt) ordered his worshippers -in many texts- to be pious, from which is his saying: ((يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُواْ رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُم … Continue reading The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer
Should we be ‘Ramadhan Muslims’?
“O you who believe fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those before you, so you may attain Taqwa (piety)” The great month of Ramadhan is upon us; the month, during which the gates of mercy are wide open, the gates of hell are shut and the shayateen are chained up. It … Continue reading Should we be ‘Ramadhan Muslims’?
Lessons from the story of Musa (as)
The following is the translation of an article that originally appeared in Al-Waie Magazine published in Lebanon. Al-Qur'an Al-Kareem informs us about organizing the relationship between man and his Creator, man with himself and man with others. This is done so that harmony will be existent until the Day of Judgment. In addition to this, … Continue reading Lessons from the story of Musa (as)
The True Meaning of Taqwa
"O you who believe! fear Allah as He should be feared and die not except in a state of Islam." [TMQ 3:102] Allah (swt) in the Quran emphasises the concept of Taqwa to us many times in the Quran.Taqwa is one of the most profound concepts in Islam. Taqwa is an avenue by which Muslims … Continue reading The True Meaning of Taqwa
Understanding the Method, Means, Style, Plan, Strategy and Tactics of the Islamic Ideology
INTRODUCTION An ideology can generally be defined as a set of related concepts and beliefs that constitutes the basis of the political, economic, social system. Upon further scrutiny of the fundamentals and essence of any ideology and application, one arrives at the understanding that an ideology invariably includes a method or technique by which its … Continue reading Understanding the Method, Means, Style, Plan, Strategy and Tactics of the Islamic Ideology
Imam Shafi And Al-Risala
IntroductionAs Muslims, obeying Allah and His messenger is a must. Muslims have the obligation to know what Allah wants in order to fulfill this obedience. This knowledge must cover the entire problem that Muslims face. To fulfill this need, a specific knowledge is required in order to reach the correct answer. This includes knowledge of … Continue reading Imam Shafi And Al-Risala