Introduction The Islamic ideology derives from the Qur’an and Sunnah. Legislation in Islam also derived from these two sources. Therefore if any one of these sources is lost or distorted then the risk is to the ideology as a whole. In this respect the study of Isnad is not a peripheral discipline in Islam but … Continue reading The Role of Isnad in the Preservation of the Islamic Civilisation
Regarding the Nisaab for Zakat in Trading Offers
Question Our respected Sheikh, kind greetings, blessings from AllahAssalamu Alaikom Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu My question is in relation to the Nisaab of Zakat in trading offers: it was mentioned in Funds in the Khilafah State book, page 142 (English version), that the Nisaab of Zakat in silver-which is 200 Dirhams- becomes 595 grams, or … Continue reading Regarding the Nisaab for Zakat in Trading Offers
Ajal (Lifespan) – In depth
The following is a translation from Arabic. As for the issue of death, it is the same like the issue of sustenance (rizq). The one who brings life (al-muhyee) and causes death (al-mumeet) is Allah (swt); and life (al-hayaah) and death (al-mawt) are in the hand of Allah (swt). Allah (swt) has informed us by … Continue reading Ajal (Lifespan) – In depth
Q&A: Hijra from land of the disbelivers & having an Ameer in Dar al-Kufr?
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