Council of Muslim Theologians
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• Anas ibn Malik radhiyallahu anhu said, “When the people of Yemen came, Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “The people of Yemen have arrived and they have gentler hearts than you. They are the first to offer the handshake (in greeting).” • Al-Bara’ ibn ‘Azib radhiyallahu anhu said, “Part of the full greeting is to shake your brother’s hand.” • Ibrahim ibn … [Read more...]
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Hadith of the Week The On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Prophet (PBUH) said: Allah the Almighty said: I am as My servant thinks I am*. I am with him when he makes mention of Me. If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to Myself; and if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention of him in an assemble better than … [Read more...]
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We live in an era where digital communication has pervaded every sphere of our existence. We first had the personal computer that changed our life as we knew it. Then came along the cell phones that transformed the way we communicated with each other. And finally the smart phones that enabled us to do most of the things that the PC and the cell phone did by just using one single device. Smart … [Read more...]
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"So fear Allah and adjust all matters of difference among you.'' (Quran-8:1) The Messenger of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] is reported to have said: " If one gives charity it does not diminish his wealth; if one forgives others, Allah bestows more honour on him; and if one humbles himself for Allah's sake, Allah exalts him higher." (Hadith-Muslim) Some Handy … [Read more...]
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Passing on etiquette as insignificant generally leads to the abandoning of deeds that are sunnah, which leads to the discarding of a wajib (compulsory) act and so on. Imam ‘Abdullah Ibn Mubarak رحمه الله تعالى said: “If I leave out a single etiquette of Islam, I fear that Allah I will deprive me of all that He has bestowed me with.” (Kitabu-Tahajjud … [Read more...]
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Proliferation of Divorces The alarming explosion of Talaaqs in our present times is a cause for great concern. The mention of the word Talaaq which was at one time taboo in our communities has now become such a common and cheap word that in some marriages every argument features this word; either the husband threatens with it or the wife demands it. Forgotten is the grave warning of … [Read more...]
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Allah Ta’ala has mentioned in the Qur`aan Shareef, in Surah Munafiqoon: “But Honour belongs to Allah, His Messenger and the Believers...” [Surah Munafiqoon 63 : 6] and ‘…To those who take for friends Unbelievers rather than Believers : Is it honour they seek among them ? Nay, - All honour is with Allah.’ [Surah An-Nisaa 4 : 139] Recently, a brother expressed deep … [Read more...]
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Behind every Dark Cloud there is a Silver Lining Hamza married Ruwayda. After the nikaah(wedding), Ruwayda's mother gave her a newly opened bank savings book with a R2000 deposit amount at the local Islamic Bank. Ruwayda's mother said: "Take this savings book. Keep it as a record of your marriage life. When there's something happy and … [Read more...]
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Subject: Kindness to your Wife Allah, The Most Exalted, says: And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.(Qur’aan 30:21) The Noble Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: "The most … [Read more...]
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'...it is impossible to fix this world by ignoring the Hereafter...' By Khalid Baig All through the centuries Allah sent down thousands of messengers, dozens of books, and one Message. This central Message has three components: 1) Allah is the Creator and the Master of the universe. He is the One we must worship and obey. 2) He sent down guidance through messengers and books. 3) Just … [Read more...]
