Beliefs (Aqaa’id)

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. All praise be to God, Lord of the Universe; the Compassionate, the Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Judgment! You alone we worship; and to You alone we turn for help. Guide us to the straight path; the path of those …

by Majlisul Ulama It is essential that Muslim sympathisers of the Shias divest themselves of the notion that Shi’ism is part of Islam – that it is just as one of the other four Madhabs which constitute the Ahlus Sunnah. Shi’sim is not Islam nor is it a sect of …

  by Mawlana Khalid Dhorat 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. …

Question: A friend at university has joined a new group that has recently been hosting programs on various issues. Hence he no more strictly follows any of the four Imaams (Imaam Abu Hanifah, Imaam Shaafi, Imaam Maalik and Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal Rahmatullahi Alaihim). He claims that in many aspects …

Question: In the Qur’aan it states that we as Muslims believe in the books Torah and Bible (revelations) and that Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is the last Prophet and messenger. Based on this, am I permitted to the read the Torah, as I would like to know the 300 …

Question: Following the practice of Rasulullah sallallaahu alaihi wasallam with regards to reading the 3 Quls thrice and rubbing over one’s body, what is the Sunnah method for this practice? And when should this be performed?   Answer: It is narrated on the authority of Sayyidatuna Aa’ishah Radiyallahu Anha that …

Question: What is the virtue of a person passing away on a Friday? Answer: A Muslim who passes away on a Friday is saved from the punishment of the grave. It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah bin Amr that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:   عن عبد الله …

Question: Is it permissibleto go to an Aamil (one who has contact with Jinn’s and prescribes Ta’weez) and for them to read and then tell you if someone is a good person or bad person?   Answer: One should first resort to sincere Taubah, Dua and Salaah when faced with …

The Torah was a Holy Scripture but has been altered Q. In the Qur’aan it states that we as Muslims believe in the books Torah and Bible (revelations) and that Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is the last Prophet and messenger. Based on this, am I permitted to the read …