Beliefs (Aqaa’id)

Why Follow an Imaam?

  Is it Necessary to Follow an Imaam? Can I not Refer Directly to the Hadeeth? In this belated era, one often hears questions about the need to follow an imaam or a mazhab (school of thought). The ear-catching slogan of “DIRECTLY” following the Quraan and hadith is heard more …

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The Issue of Tawassul – Waseelah in Du’a

  Al-Miftah Moulana Muhammad Abbasomar Tawassul and wasilah literally mean to make a request or supplicate through a means. It is permissible for one to request Allah Ta’ala to accept his dua through the medium of some deeds or the rank of certain individuals as this may be closer to …

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Aaminah bint Wahb (Mother of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam)

The womb of Aaminah bint Wahb was that womb wherein the noble foetus (of Allah’s Messenger) settled. This seed has been moving from loins of men, generation after generation until Allah in His Divine wisdom decreed that it moved to ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abdul Muttalib, the youthful Qurayshi who excelled his …

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Superstition & the Month of Safar

All praises to Allawh (Sub haa nahoo wa Ta’aalaa) and choicest blessings upon our beloved Prophet Muhammud (Sallal law hu ‘alay hi wa sallam). We are entering the second month of the lunar calendar. Sa-far with a “Sawd” either means ” To turn yellow’ or ‘To be empty/vacant’ . It was in Autumn when the leaves turn …

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The Pleasures of Paradise

…‘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) : …

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Enlightening Biography of Sayyiduna Hussain Radiallahu anhu

  Born: Sha’baan 4AH Demise: 10 Muharram 61AH Age: 57 Lineage: Maternal Grandfather: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam. Maternal Grandmother: Khadija al-Kubra Radiallahu Anha Mother: Fatima Zahraa – The leader of the Ladies of Jannah Radiallahu Anha Father: Ali al-Murtadha, – the Fourth Rightly Guided Caliph Karramallahu Waj’hahu. Birth: He was …

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Husain’s RA going against Yazid & the Sunni view on Yazid

Question: I have read your article regarding rebellion against rulers and open Kufr where you said “The ruler’s leadership should not be challenged unless if he commits Kufr or a grave sin, in which case, it should be condemned without using any violence. You also said that, “this ruling is …

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The deviated shi’ah & Ashoora – 10th Muharram

What the Shi’ah do on ‘Ashoora’ of beating their chests, slapping their cheeks, striking their shoulders with chains and cutting their heads with swords to let the blood flow are all innovations that have no basis in Islam. These things are evils that were forbidden by the Prophet (peace and …

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