The official flag of the Islamic State is called the rayah (الراية). It is a black rectangular flag with the words لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱلله written on it in white. A full explanation of the ijtihad behind this is below. Historically, flags were mainly used in warfare to identify the different armies on the battlefield. In … Continue reading What is the official flag of the Caliphate?
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Islam and Spirituality
The origin of the use of the word ‘spirit’ is found in the discussions that took place between people who believe in the existence of God, frequently using words such as ‘spirit’ and ‘spirituality’ to articulate the effect of a creator. One of the most misunderstood areas of Islam amongst the Ummah is this very … Continue reading Islam and Spirituality
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
The Islamic Method of Acquiring Knowledge
Thus, the method that Islam encourages in pursuing knowledge is based upon the intellect and entails thinking, research, and analysis. It is not built upon blind faith, emotional belief, or submission without any discussion.
Islam is a Specific Way of Living
Islam came as a collection of concepts (mafaheem) about life. It came as general guidelines (khutoot ‘areedah), ie general imports that treat all man’s problems in life, where the solution of every problem that occurs to man is actually derived from them.
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
The True Understanding of Victory (Nasr) being from Allah
"Verily those who disbelieve spend their wealth to hinder (men) from the way of Allah and so they will continue to spend it, but in the end will become an anguish for them. They will be overcome and those disbelievers will be gathered in Hell" [TMQ Al-Anfal: 36]. Ibn Kathir in his Tafseer mentions that … Continue reading The True Understanding of Victory (Nasr) being from Allah