Social Behaviour

Friendship and Islam

Friendship and Islam (Continued from the last issue …..) Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam has said, “A man is on the lifestyle of his friend so one should be wary of whom he befriends.” (Abu-Dawood) ETIQUETTE FOUR To make the friend a partner in one’s assets. Our beloved Nabi Sallallaahu alaihi …

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“By Allah! He is not a believer!”

“By Allah! He is not a believer!” Islam recognises the fact that man is a social being whose interaction with those around him is inevitable since human beings live in communities. Allah Ta’ala has placed certain rights and responsibilities over us to enable us to live in peace and harmony. …

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The Middle Path

THE MIDDLE PATH Allah Ta’ala mentions in His beautiful Kitaab, The Quraan Shareef: “And Like that We have made you a moderate nation so that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (i.e. Muhammad Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) be a witness over you”. (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse: 143)     Furthermore, …

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The Middle Path

The Middle Path THE MIDDLE PATH Allah Ta’ala mentions in His beautiful Kitaab, The Quraan Shareef: “And Like that We have made you a moderate nation so that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (i.e. Muhammad Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) be a witness over you”. (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse: 143) …

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RAVE CULTURE : The culture of Shaytaan

RAVE CULTURE : The culture of Shaytaan  Addressing shaytaan, Allah Ta’ala mentions in the Qur’aanul Kareem : “And incite whosoever you are able to with your voice*” (Suratul Israa, verse 64) * Commentators of Qur’aan have interpreted the voice of shaytaan as songs, musical instruments and all those things that …

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Hadeeth Lesson

Hadeeth Lesson Allah Ta’ala has placed us in this world to test us. In the Qur’aanul Kareem Allah Ta’ala states: “He who has created death and life in order to test which of you are best in actions and He is the most exalted, The most forgiving” (Suratul Mulk, verse …

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A Muslims Responce Reaction To Blasphemy

A MUSLIMS RESPONSE REACTION TO BLASPHEMY Certain elements in the western media has constantly been looking for avenues to provoke Muslim sentiments and offend Muslims. In recent years, this offensive has reached severely unacceptable proportions. Certain media mavericks have belligerently transcended the limits of respect and religious sensitivity and have …

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A perfect role-model for all

A perfect role-model for all If you are rich then there is a model for you in the trader of Makkah. If you are poor then there is a model for you in the one exiled to the valley of Abu Taalib and the migrant to Madinah. If you are …

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Friendship and Islam

Friendship and Islam FRIENDSHIP AND ISLAM For man to live in society it is necessary to establish mutual friendship and brotherhood. In reality, the tendency or urge to keep friends is a natural instinct that Allah Ta’ala has placed in man. Islam has prescribed rules for maintaining healthy ties of …

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Friendship: Sayings of our pious predecessors

Friendship: Sayings of our pious predecessors Hadrat Omar Radiyallaahu anhu has said that one should refrain from the friendship of an ill-charactered person as one is bound to suffer at such a person’s hands even if he desires to do good. Hadrat Ali Radiyallaahu anhu has said that one should …

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