First, we would like to state that Islam does not call for violence; rather it abhors all forms of violence and terrorism, whether against Muslims or non-Muslims. Islam, moreover, calls for peace, cooperation, and maintaining justice, and provides for the happiness and welfare of humanity as a whole. This fact is declared in the Qur'an … Continue reading Types of Jihad
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The effects of sin upon individuals and society
All praise is due to Allah, the One in whose hands is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. Sovereignty and praise belong to Him and He is a witness over all things. He possesses wisdom in His affairs, in His law and ability. He does as He wishes and judges as He likes … Continue reading The effects of sin upon individuals and society
Forbidding Music
All praise is due to Allah. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, He is One and has no partner. I equally testify that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. May peace and blessings be upon him, his household and companions. “O You who believe. Keep your duty to Allah … Continue reading Forbidding Music
Takfir
Throughout the age of Islam and up to the present time a persistent issue and subject that was often discussed and written about was that on takfir, which is basically the act of pronouncing a Muslim to be a non-Muslim. The reason this subject has been thoroughly discussed and dealt with time and time again … Continue reading Takfir
Levels of Jihad
The eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Muhammad `Ali Al-Hanooti, member of the North American Fiqh Council, states: “Jihad in the Qur'an is a term that signifies striving and endeavoring. The root of that word in Arabic is Jahd, which means spending energy and potential for a certain cause. It covers up practically four areas in the … Continue reading Levels of Jihad
Love, Fear and Hope
One of the most beautiful things about the concept of worship in Islam is the truly unique way in which it incorporates the feeling of love, fear and hope within the hearts of the worshippers of Allah. Understanding how to combine these three qualities into the worship (ibadah) of Allah is one of the most … Continue reading Love, Fear and Hope
Mercy In Islam (الرحمة في الإسلام)
All praise is due to Allaah, Lord of all the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allaah, his household and companions. Fellow Muslims! Fear Allaah as He should be feared, for the fear of Allaah increases one in rank and prevents evils and calamity. Brothers in faith! Life is indeed based upon … Continue reading Mercy In Islam (الرحمة في الإسلام)
Positive Way of Life
Addressing the Prophet of Islam the Quran enjoins: "Therefore, bear up patiently as did the apostles endowed with constancy. Bear up with patience and do not seek to hasten for them their doom." (46:35) That is, showing restraint in adverse situations and refraining from negative reaction form the basic principles of Islamic activism. This means … Continue reading Positive Way of Life
The Conditional Promise
"Allâh has promised to those of you who believe and do righteous actions, that He will certainly grant them succession (khilâfah) upon the earth, as He granted it to those before them; and that He will grant them authority to practice their Religion, the one that He has chosen for them and He will change … Continue reading The Conditional Promise
The Meaning of Worship
The statement of Allah - the Most High: "I did not create the Jinn, nor mankind, except to worship Me."[Al-Qur'an 51:56] Shaykh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) - rahimahullah - said: "Worship (Al-'Ibadah) is obedience to Allah by following that which He ordered upon the tongues of His Messengers." He also said: "Worship (Al-'Ibadah) is a comprehensive term covering everything that … Continue reading The Meaning of Worship
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