Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
The era of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was a mubaarak era. It was an era where Wahi (revelation of the Quraan) was being received from Allah Ta’ala. New Shar’ee laws regarding various issues were constantly being revealed by Allah Ta’ala and there was a need for Sahaaba to learn the …
December, 2014
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24 December
Honeymoon
Man constantly searches for peace of mind, satisfaction and inner-happiness. While some search for it in wealth and romance, others try to acquire it through sport and amusement, and yet others seek it through travelling the world and frequenting five-star holiday resorts. Generally, newly-wed couples, in the aim of strengthen …
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 …
March, 2013
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21 March
Earn the Company of the Martyrs on the Day of Qiyaamah
عَن أنَسِ بنِ مَالِكٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَ سَلَّمَ مَن صَلَّى عَلَيَّ صَلاَةً وَاحِدَةً صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ عَشرًا وَمَنْ صَلَّى عَلَيَّ عَشرًا صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ مِائَةً وَمَن صَلَّى عَلَيَّ مِائَةً كَتَبَ اللهُ بَينَ عَينَيهِ بَرَاءَةٌ مِنَ النِّفَاقِ وَبَرَاءَةٌ مِنَ النَّارِ وَأَسْكَنَهُ اللهُ يَومَ …
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14 March
The Blessings of Reciting Durood Once
عَن أنَسِ بنِ مَالِكٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنهُ قَاَلَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَ سَلَّمَ مَنْ صَلَّى عَلَيَّ صَلَاةً وَاحِدَةً صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ عَشرَ صَلَوَاتٍ وَحُطَّت عَنهُ عَشرُ خَطِيئَاتٍ وَ رُفِعَت لَهُ عَشرُ دَرَجَاتٍ (سنن النسائى) Hadhrat Anas (Radhiallahu Anhu)reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever recites durood …
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7 March
Gaining the Special Proximity of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) on the Day of Qiyaamah
عن عبد الله بن مسعود أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: أولى الناس بي يوم القيامة أكثرهم علي صلاة (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: ٤٨٤، وحسنه الإمام الترمذي رحمه الله) Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The person who will be closest …
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 …