بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم History of the Political Leadership of the Ulema in al-Hind The role of the Ulema (scholars) has been well defined and understood within Muslims. It has been narrated in Sunan Abu Dawud where Kathir ibn Qays said: I was sitting with Abu Darda' in the masjid of Damascus. A man came … Continue reading History of the Political Leadership of the Ulema in al-Hind
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Public Property according to the Hanafi School
The concept of public property, and its opposing category of private property, is well known today, due primarily to the centrality of the latter to liberal and capitalist thought and the former to socialist thought. However, the notion that certain things are owned by individuals, giving them exclusive disposal rights thereof, whilst others are for … Continue reading Public Property according to the Hanafi School
O Noble Scholars of the Ummah! Speaking the Truth will not advance one’s Ajal, nor decrease one’s Rizq
On the authority of Abu Ad-Dardaa’ (ra), RasulAllah (saw) said: «العلماء ورثة الأنبياء» “The scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets.” [Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi] For this high rank and responsibility that Allah (swt) has placed upon your shoulders, we have decided to address you, hoping that we will all be among those who stand for truth, and do not fear … Continue reading O Noble Scholars of the Ummah! Speaking the Truth will not advance one’s Ajal, nor decrease one’s Rizq
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