Question: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu, Topic: Is Zakat an individual ‘Ibadah? Our honorable Ameer, noble sheikh… May Allah help you, grant you success, and aid you with Ansar (supporters) like the Aws and Khazraj… With reference to the above topic I would like to ask: Is Zakat an individual ‘Ibadah that is obliged upon individuals only or … Continue reading Q&A: Zakat on Joint Money
Q&A: Zakat and Paper Currency
Questions from: Hisham Jaawan: If I have an amount of money, do I have to compare it to the Nisab of gold or Nisab of silver … i.e., what is the Nisab of the local currency??? Mohammad Alissa: Is there Zakat on the real estate business? Said Ghorzi: There is another problem; is it permissible to deal with … Continue reading Q&A: Zakat and Paper Currency
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 emphasizes 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 relate … Continue reading Taqwa
The Western World’s Double Standard: the ICJ Ruling on ‘Israel’ and the UNRWA-Hamas Allegations
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The international arena often witnesses the manifestation of double standards, particularly when it comes to the actions of Western powers in addressing conflicts in the Muslim World. Two recent events have, once again, brought this phenomenon into sharp focus: the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on ‘Israel’ that was initiated … Continue reading The Western World’s Double Standard: the ICJ Ruling on ‘Israel’ and the UNRWA-Hamas Allegations
Q&A: The Conflict in Sudan Between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces is Focused on Specific Areas
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Answer to QuestionThe Conflict in Sudan Between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces is Focused on Specific Areas(Translated) Question: It is observed in the last two months, October and November 2023, that the conflict between the [Sudan] army and the Rapid Support Forces, each of them is focusing on specific … Continue reading Q&A: The Conflict in Sudan Between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces is Focused on Specific Areas
Western Empiricism and the Separation of Religion from Life
The West has obscured and misrepresented their history. They claim that their adoption of Western Empiricism and all that followed from it was simply a consequence of their desire for progress and enlightenment. But the ugly truth about the Western civilisation is that it has been built on a reckless compromise between the brutally opposed … Continue reading Western Empiricism and the Separation of Religion from Life
Fatherhood in Islam
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!