Council of Muslim Theologians
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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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The Prophet Muhammad (s) said, “None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” ——— Bukhari and Muslim. The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: “He will not enter Paradise whose neighbour is not secure from his wrongful conduct.“ ——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 15. The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: “Anybody who believes in Allah and the … [Read more...]
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ASSALAMU-ALAIKUM! This is really beautiful and shows you the nature of our deen, its about community and caring 1. Cheering up Muslims: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will cheer up (by His forgiveness) He who cheers up his fellow Muslim.” (Tabarani) 2. Easing matters for those in hardship: The Prophet (peace and … [Read more...]
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Posted on April 13, 2012 by Mufti Faraz al-Mahmudi In nearly every culture, people use metaphors that directly or indirectly allude the heart. We call people ‘hard hearted’ because they show no mercy. Likewise people are said to have ‘cold hearts’ or ‘warm hearts’. When someone’s words penetrate our soul and affect us profoundly, we say that person ‘touched my heart’. When … [Read more...]
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Once upon a time …. there existed a society that possessed true values. Among them lived the Queen of Jannah, the most beloved daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), Sayyidah Fatima (radiyallahu anha). Like the rest of the society of that era, she too possessed all the great qualities of taqwa, humility, generosity, forgiveness, sabr, tolerance and all the jewels and adornments of … [Read more...]
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The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it's the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first few hours of a Saturday morning are most enjoyable. A few weeks ago, I was shuffling toward the kitchen with a steaming cup of coffee in one hand and the morning paper in the other. … [Read more...]
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...'Wish,' and he will wish and wish... Allah Ta'ala has said in the Quran (translation of meaning): “And give good news (O Muhammad) to those who believe and do good deeds, that they will have gardens (Paradise) in which rivers flow....” (Quran 2:25) Allah Ta'ala has also said (interpretation) : “Race one with another for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise , whose width is … [Read more...]
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Let me, introduce myself. My name, is Islam. The root word of peace- salam, Or even salema- meaning submission. Which to a Muslim, is like his tuition. It's his ticket in, But before I begin, Let me greet you, like I'm supposed to do, So Assalamu alaikum, may peace be upon you! You know? It's kinda' funny... I'm accused of oppressing, when really I'm oppressed. I've become on … [Read more...]
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You realize the power of Lordship over you You realize your abject servanthood and your complete state of resignation and brokenness before the Will & Power of Allah Sincerity to Allah because you have no place of return in putting off or defending against the calamities except to Him You return to Allah and are suddenly fervent in your desire of your Lord It leads to a … [Read more...]
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Also Known as Surah at-Tawheed (The Unity) The increase of the recitation of surah al-Ikhlas is a means of attaining the love of Allah. In a hadith narrated by Aisha (ra), the Prophet (s.a.w) صلى الله عليه وسلم once appointed a man in command of a brigade and this man was leading his men in prayer and he used to conclude his prayers by reading surah qul hu-wallaahu … [Read more...]
