Council of Muslim Theologians
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The following paragraphs discredit the erroneous claim of some individuals: that only the narrations of Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim are authentic. This rebuttal is summarized in five points. An Outdated Misconception Firstly, in the fourth century of Islam, there existed a deviated sect which – like some individuals today- claimed that besides the ahadith of Sahihain, all … [Read more...]
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This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H. in the 'Uranah valley of Mount Arafat' (in Makkah). After praising, and thanking Allah he(SAW) said: "O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and TAKE THESE WORDS TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT BE PRESENT … [Read more...]
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Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News - 2013-01-07 Education is the most important and powerful tool which you can use to change the world. An educated nation begets educated children which equals a harmonious environment on earth provided it is used constructively. With the new school year only a few days away, have today's parents and students become non-chalant, lackadaisical and discarded … [Read more...]
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A phrase that has long been thrown around is the popular term, “Real Man”. Being labelled a “Real Man” has forever been seen as the ultimate compliment of respect a man could give another and to be viewed in this way has been regarded as the ultimate goal to achieve for the male population. but what is a Real Man In some parts of society this achievement is measured in terms of how much … [Read more...]
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The truth about music in Islam in 10 Ahaadith (1) Hadhrat Ibn Abbaas (radhiyallahu anhu) narrated: "The musical drum (tablah) is haraam. Liquor is haraam, and musical instruments are haraam." (Kaf-fur Ruaa') (2) Hadhrat Ibn Mas'ud (radhiyallahu anhu) narrated: "Verily, Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) heard a man singing one night. He then said: 'His Salaat is unacceptable! His … [Read more...]
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by Huma Ahmad MISCONCEPTION #1: Muslims are violent, terrorists and/or extremists. This is the biggest misconception in Islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives Islam. When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of Judaism, a Catholic IRguerrilla sets off a bomb in an urban area, or Serbian Orthodox militiamen rape and kill innocent Muslim … [Read more...]
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On March 18, 2005 Amina Wadud led the first female-led Jumuah (Friday) prayer. On that day women took a huge step towards being more like men. But, did we come closer to actualizing our God-given liberation? I don't think so. What we so often forget is that God has honored the woman by giving her value in relation to God - not in relation to men. But as western feminism erases God from the … [Read more...]
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Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News - 2012-11-12 Crime... A word that has injected a lethal dose of fear into the hearts of South Africans. It has robbed and snatched away our will to roam our neighbourhoods and shopping centers and ravaged our freedom, ripping it to shreds... Crime is a prominent issue in South Africa. The country has an extraordinarily high rate of murders, assaults, rapes … [Read more...]
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Taqlid refers to the practice of an unqualified, lay person (in a specific field of specialization) submitting to and accepting the authority of an expert in that field, without demanding proof and justification for every view, opinion or verdict expressed by such an expert authority. Imitation is a natural tendency of human existence, practiced by millions of people worldwide in every facet of … [Read more...]
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1: The prevention of knowledge: Knowledge is a light which Allaah throws into the heart and disobedience extinguishes this light. * *Imaam Shaafi'ee (rahimahullah) said: "I complained to Wakee' about the weakness of my memory, so he ordered me to abandon disobedience. And informed me that the knowledge is light. And that the light of Allaah is not given to the disobedient. " 2: The prevention … [Read more...]
