The definition of Brotherhood varies between dictionaries, ranging from blood relationships to associations based on common interests and activities such as unions and professional associations. Islam redefined brotherhood in a new and profound manner by changing the relationship from one based on personal interest or mutual activity to a permanent bond based on belief and … Continue reading Reflections – Nothing Except Brothers
REFLECTIONS: Unity of The Muslim Ummah
As millions of Muslims travel to Makkah this month to perform Hajj, we congratulate them on their journey, and ask Allah سبحانه وتعالى to bless them with the completion of their obligation. May Allah سبحانه وتعالى shower His سبحانه وتعالى rewards and blessings upon them and return them home safely. The Ibadat of Hajj is … Continue reading REFLECTIONS: Unity of The Muslim Ummah
Islam and International Relations
The basis of the Islamic foreign policy consists of taking the message of Islam to every people and every nation. For Allah سبحانه وتعالى says: يَا أَيُّهَا الرَّسُولُ بَلِّغْ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ ۖ وَإِن لَّمْ تَفْعَلْ فَمَا بَلَّغْتَ رِسَالَتَهُ ۚ وَاللَّهُ يَعْصِمُكَ مِنَ النَّاسِ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَهْدِي الْقَوْمَ الْكَافِرِينَ "O Messenger! … Continue reading Islam and International Relations
Islam and the Arabic Language
Language plays a pivotal role in any given society. Not only is it a means by which individuals communicate with each other, but it is the medium through which a society's core beliefs and values are expressed. It is these beliefs and values which subsequently lead to the establishment of its whole structure and from … Continue reading Islam and the Arabic Language
Q&A: Benefiting from Public Property in the Khilafah
Question The following text is found in the draft constitution: "Article 140 - Every individual from the individuals of the community (ummah) has the right to derive benefit from public ownership. The State has no right to allow any particular individual to possess, own or utilise publicly owned properties to the exclusion of other citizens." … Continue reading Q&A: Benefiting from Public Property in the Khilafah
Understanding the Hadith
Nothing historically has received more scathing attacks from the kuffaar than hadeeth literature, that is, the preserved body of narrations related to the Prophet's صلى الله عليه وسلم sayings, actions and conduct. Originally, many kuffaar attempted to stir doubt in the genre of hadith literature by spreading dubious lies about the Prophet صلى الله عليه … Continue reading Understanding the Hadith
Holding onto the Islamic personality in the 21st century
Muslims since the dawn of Islam have faced numerous challenges in holding onto Islam. The early Muslims faced persecution and death if they refused to accept the pagan beliefs of the Quraish. The death of Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم resulted in a number of people turning their backs on Islam and stirring doubt in … Continue reading Holding onto the Islamic personality in the 21st century
Nusrah: The Shara’i Method to Assume Authority
Nusrah: The Shara'i Method to Assume Authority - It is enjoined upon the people of power. Allah سبحانه وتعالى has bestowed the early Muslims with His honour, decreed rewards for them, and mentioned their praise in the Great Book. He سبحانه وتعالى mentioned each of the two brotherly groups, who embarked upon a great endeavour, … Continue reading Nusrah: The Shara’i Method to Assume Authority
Israel will be destroyed & Jerusalem will become the capital of the Khilafah
n these difficult times we must not get defeated, have vision and work to achieve that vision. Israel will be defeated in the future and Jerusalem will become the capital of the Islamic Khilafah inshallah. The following are evidences from the Quran and ahadith for this: Allah (swt) States: "And we decreed for the Children … Continue reading Israel will be destroyed & Jerusalem will become the capital of the Khilafah
Fiqh of Growing and Shaving the Beard
This issue has turned lately into a major talking point among muslims. Some people have gone as far as accusing those who do not grow their beards and do not trim the moustache of unbelief or rebellion. The evidences they used to back such claims are, however, not strong enough to justify such accusations.The issue … Continue reading Fiqh of Growing and Shaving the Beard