Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Introduction Imaam Ahmad (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) was born in the year 164 A.H., and passed away on the morning of Friday, the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 241 A.H. at the age of 77. [1] His Expertise A reputed Muhaddith, Ebrahim Al-Harbi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) (d.285 A.H.) says: “I had the opportunity of seeing …
December, 2014
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11 December
Imaam Shaafi’ee (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)
Introduction Imaam Shaafi’ee’s (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) name was Muhammad ibn Idris. He was born in the year 150 A.H. (the very year Imaam Abu Hanifah passed away) and passed away in the month of Rajab, 204 A.H.[1] His Expertise Imaam Ahmad (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) said: “Anyone who used ink and a pen …
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10 December
Imaam Maalik (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)
Introduction Imaam Maalik (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) was born in the year 95 A.H., and was 15 years younger than Imaam Abu Hanifah (Rahmatullahi Alaihi). He passed away on the 14th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 179 A.H. [1] His Expertise Abu Nu’aim (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) narrates from Abu Mus’ab (Rahmatullahi Alaihi): “I heard Imaam Maalik …
May, 2014
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31 May
Imaam Abu Hanifah (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)
Introduction Imaam Abu Hanifah’s (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) name was Nu’man ibn Thaabit. He was born in the year 80 A.H. and passed away in the year 150 A.H. [1] Allamah Ibn Katheer (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) (d. 774 A.H.) writes about Imaam Abu Hanifah: “… one of the four Imaams of the mazaahib …
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5 May
A few differences in the Salaah of Women
Every aspect of the religion of Islam relating to women revolves around modesty and shame. It is in this regard that Islam commands women to remain within the confines of their homes, being totally concealed from the gazes of strange men and not to leave their homes without a valid …
January, 2014
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30 January
Leasing one’s premises to conventional banks and aiding in sin
Q: I recently purchased a property in partnership with two friends. Many prospective tenants have requested that the property be leased to them, including a bank. I refused to accept a bank as a tenant as I always understood it to be wrong. However, my partners have received a ruling that …
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25 January
The impermissibility of earning eBucks points through the bank
Q: What is the shar`ee ruling on eBucks points earned through the bank? A: Before addressing this pertinent issue, it is of paramount importance for us to understand the Islamic way of earning wealth as opposed to the way wealth is earned through the riba based systems of the bank. We hope …
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6 January
Cartoons and films portraying Ambiya (Alayhimus Salaam) and Sahabah (Radiyallahu Anhum)
Q: What is the Islamic ruling regarding cartoons or films portraying stories of the Ambiyaa (Alaihimus Salaam) or the Sahaabah? In today’s times, these types of films are available in the market and are widespread on the internet. A: Before addressing the issue in question, it is vital for us to …
February, 2013
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28 February
Important Points to Consider Regarding Television
What do the Ulama’-e-kiraam say with regard to the following questions: 1. If some practice is deemed impermissible in Shari’ah, yet it can serve as a means for people benefitting in Deen and being drawn closer to Islam, can permission be granted for one to adopt such a means? For …
