Is Family Planning allowed in Islam?

The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the Majma al-Fiqh al-Islaami. They had twenty three scholars research this topic and present their findings on this matter. The participants involved represented many different trends and schools of thought. Among the participants were Muhammad Ali al-Baar, Ali al-Saaloos, Muhammad Saeed Ramadhan … Continue reading Is Family Planning allowed in Islam? →

The Tools of the Daa’ie

Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’an: ادع إلى سبيل ربك بالحكمة والموعظة الحسنة وجادلهم بالتي هي أحسن إن ربك هو أعلم بمن ضل عن سبيله وهو أعلم بالمهتدين "Invite to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided." (An-Nisaa, … Continue reading The Tools of the Daa’ie →

70 ways to earn rewards from Allah (سبحانه و تعالى)

1. Repentance done sincerely for Allah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allah will forgive the sins of anybody who repents  before  the  sun rises  from  the  west (i.e.,  a major  sign  for  the  Day  of  Judgment).” (Sahih Muslim) He (ﷺ) also  said: “Allaah  accepts  the  repentance  of  His slaves until the time of their death (i.e., when the … Continue reading 70 ways to earn rewards from Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) →

Why every Prophet was at one time or another shepherd and not lawyer or doctor?

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: We were with Allah’s Apostle picking the fruits of the ‘Arak trees, and Allah’s Apostle (peace and blessings of Allah be to him) said, “Pick the black fruit, for it is the best.” The companions asked, “"Were you a shepherd?” He replied, “There was no prophet who was not a … Continue reading Why every Prophet was at one time or another shepherd and not lawyer or doctor? →

Tafsir of Surah 14 ﴾إبراهيم﴿ Ibrahim

  بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 1.  الر كِتَابٌ أَنزَلْنَـهُ إِلَيْكَ لِتُخْرِجَ النَّاسَ مِنَ الظُّلُمَـتِ إِلَى النُّورِ بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِمْ إِلَى صِرَاطِ الْعَزِيزِ الْحَمِيدِ Alif-Lam-Ra. (This is) a Book which We have revealed unto you in order that you might lead mankind out of darkness into … Continue reading Tafsir of Surah 14 ﴾إبراهيم﴿ Ibrahim →

Tafsir of Surah 13 ﴾الرعد﴿ Ar-Raad

بِسْمِ اللّهِ الرَّحْمـَنِ الرَّحِيم In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. المر تِلْكَ آيَـتُ الْكِتَـبِ وَالَّذِى أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ الْحَقُّ وَلَـكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لاَ يُؤْمِنُونَ 13:1 Alif Lam-Mim Ra. These are the verses of the Book (the Qur'an), and that which has been revealed unto you from your Lord is … Continue reading Tafsir of Surah 13 ﴾الرعد﴿ Ar-Raad →

Tafsir of Surah 105 ﴾الفيل﴿ Al-Feel

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ 1. أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِأَصْحَابِ الْفِيلِ Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the Owners of the Elephant? 2. أَلَمْ يَجْعَلْ كَيْدَهُمْ فِي تَضْلِيلٍ Did He not make their plot go astray? 3. وَأَرْسَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ طَيْرًا أَبَابِيلَ And He sent against them birds, in flocks (Ababil). 4. … Continue reading Tafsir of Surah 105 ﴾الفيل﴿ Al-Feel →

Tafsir of Surah 73 ﴾المزمل﴿ Al-Muzzammil

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 1. يَا أَيُّهَا الْمُزَّمِّلُ O you wrapped up! 2. قُمِ اللَّيْلَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا Stand (to pray) all night, except a little. 3. نِصْفَهُ أَوِ انْقُصْ مِنْهُ قَلِيلًا Half of it or less than that, a little. 4. أَوْ زِدْ عَلَيْهِ … Continue reading Tafsir of Surah 73 ﴾المزمل﴿ Al-Muzzammil →