Sunnah – Between Gross Misunderstanding and Practical Rejection

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2g70nfinDEFB3drz3NuhQU It is well known among Muslims that the Sunnah of Muhammad (saaws) must be believed in and adhered to. Allah Ta'ala says: "..So take what the Messenger assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from you, and fear Allah, for Allah is strict in punishment." (TMQ 59:7) The one who rejects … Continue reading Sunnah – Between Gross Misunderstanding and Practical Rejection

Q&A: Casting Doubt in Lailat ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree)

Answer to QuestionCasting Doubt in Lailat ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree) To: Nabil Bala’ti(Translated) Question: Assalam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh May Allah support you. Someone says that Lailat ul-Qadr is the night of the revelation of the Qur’an, and it has passed and this alleged Lailat ul-Qadr does not exist, according to him. This … Continue reading Q&A: Casting Doubt in Lailat ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree)

Islam and technology – Is Islam anti-technology?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uFDUE7sKGPKUFz0swM01f?si=i5xhm0j8R_2rcGB_AFTI6w Living in a material world, one confusion which arises amongst some people is that how, on the one hand democracy, capitalism and the policies of the west are kufr and yet we still use their technologies such as the internet, mobile phones and cars. Is this not haram? Additionally, some condemn the Khilafah as … Continue reading Islam and technology – Is Islam anti-technology?

The United States – A Case Study of the Non-Existent Democracy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4d5aqHN79Woh8ziBz8IP4X?si=49d3e50b379548bd Introduction Democracy is defined as the freedom possessed by a people which bestows upon them the right of self-legislation according to what they deem fit. In other words, it is the "rule of the people, by the people, for the people." The ability to determine how to rule and what laws to enact translates … Continue reading The United States – A Case Study of the Non-Existent Democracy

The Thought and its Effect in Life

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xldOjukXtQA0bhM7mPqvT?si=wblGGezUQBu-SpvT1qWwPA Video version The definition of the thought: The thought is the judgement of reality from a specific viewpoint, as opposed to philosophy, which is the judgement of what has no reality. The definition and the basics of the Islamic thought: It is the judgement of reality from an Islamic viewpoint, i.e. the viewpoint of … Continue reading The Thought and its Effect in Life

Islam, Scientific Ideology and Evolution

Islam, “Scientific Ideology,” and Evolution Introduction In the society today evolution has become a fact that is worshipped at all levels. Since Darwin proposed his theory, the concept of evolution has become so institutionalized that it is regarded as an indisputable fact that is above questioning, doubt, or criticism. Those who even suggest an alternative … Continue reading Islam, Scientific Ideology and Evolution

Secularism – The Role of Church in Medieval Europe

Ever since the decline of the Roman Empire in 3 CE, the Church began gaining more power. The first Christian Roman Emperor (Constantine) combined government of the state with the Church's affairs. This led to Christianity being implemented as mandatory rule in certain aspects of life (i.e. the rituals involving state delegations, private and public … Continue reading Secularism – The Role of Church in Medieval Europe