This is chapter 7 from the book “Islamic Thought” Since sanctification is natural in man, then man, by his innate nature, worships something. This is because sanctification is a natural response to religiousness. Therefore, when man performs 'ibadah (worship) he feels with comfort and tranquillity, because by performing the 'ibadah he would have satisfied the … Continue reading La ilah illa Allah means: There is no one to be worshipped except Allah
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An examination of the issue of An-Nasr (victory)
The following is the translation of an Arabic article. An-Nasr (victory) in its literal linguistic meaning is the assistance or help provided against another and according to the Shar’a meaning it means the assistance or help of Allah ‘Azza Wa Jalla provided to his believing slaves against other than them from the disbelievers or against … Continue reading An examination of the issue of An-Nasr (victory)
Victory (Nasr) – Its Meaning, Cause, Two Conditions and Preventions
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Victory (نصر Nasr); Its Meaning, Cause, Two Conditions and Preventions Abdul Karim Abu Mus’ab from Al-Waie Issue 384 (Translated) We say, whilst Tawfeeq is from Allah (swt), that because of influencing cultures upon the Muslims and their distance from abiding by the Laws of Allah (swt), the understanding of Victory (نصر … Continue reading Victory (Nasr) – Its Meaning, Cause, Two Conditions and Preventions
Q&A: The meaning (making my own Ijtihad) According to the Scholars and Mujtahideen
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Question: The book The System of Islam states: [Thirdly: If there is an opinion which is intended to unify the Muslims for their own good, then it is allowed for the Mujtahid to leave the result of his Ijtihad, and to take the judgment that intends to unify the Muslims, as … Continue reading Q&A: The meaning (making my own Ijtihad) According to the Scholars and Mujtahideen
The True Meaning of 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 emphasises 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 … Continue reading The True Meaning of Taqwa
Clarifying the meaning of Dar al-Kufr & Dar al-Islam
Today it is unfortunate that the Islamic concepts, definitions and terminologies which were well known by the Muslims in the past have become vague at the least and distorted or totally absent at the worst. One such issue is the subject of Dar al-Kufr (land of disbelief) and Dar al-Islam (land of Islam). Understanding the … Continue reading Clarifying the meaning of Dar al-Kufr & Dar al-Islam