Allamah Shihab Ar-Ramli (Rahmatullahi Alayh) (957 A.H.) states: “The person who has a true understanding of what ijtihaad actually means would feel ashamed before Allah from attributing it to anyone of this day and age. In fact, Ibnus-Salah (643 A.H.) and his followers stated that it had become extinct three …
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February, 2011
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4 February
Why are there only four Mazhabs?
Many great Ulama’ of the past have clearly affirmed that taqleed has become confined to only one of the four mazhabs. In this regard ‘Allamah ‘Abdurrahman Ibn Muhammad Al-Maghribi (808 A.H) writes: “… Taqleed became confined to these four Imams in all the cities of the Muslim world. All the …
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January, 2011
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24 January
Refer to the Experts
In regard to worldly affairs, the principle “refer to the experts of the field” is quite common. If a person intends constructing a triple story mansion, he will first contact an architect to draw out the plans. He will thereafter hire the services of an engineer as well as a …
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22 January
Is Taqleed-e-Shakhsi (following one specific person) supported from the Hadith
It is reported that when Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) dispatched Hadhrat Mu’aaz (Radiyallahu Anhu) to Yemen, he asked him, “What procedure will you adopt when passing decisions in the affairs of the Muslims?” Mu’aaz (Radiyallahu Anhu) replied: “I will decide in accordance to the Qur’an.” Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) then …
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12 January
Is Taqleed supported by the Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)?
The injunction of Taqleed is supported by many Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Hereunder, a few Ahaadith will be presented: In the blessed era of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) Hadhrat Mu’aaz bin Jabal (Radiyallahu Anhu) was nominated as the governor of Yemen by Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Rasulullah (Sallallahu …
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Acquire the Intercession of the Qur’aan Majeed
وعن أبي أمامة الباهلي رضي الله عنه قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم …
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The Qur’aan Majeed – an intercessor whose intercession will be accepted
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The great rewards of reciting the Qur’aan Majeed
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The Outcome of a Gathering Devoid of Zikr and Durood
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The example of those who recite and those who do not recite the Qur’aan Majeed
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 15
1. When addressing your elder, speak to him with respect. Do not be rude and …
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Ramadhaan – Part 5
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Ramadhaan – Part 4
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 14
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 13
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Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Five
Silah bin Zufar (rahimahullah) reports: When any person would make mention of Hazrat Abu Bakr …
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Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Four
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Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Three
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Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Two
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Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty One
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Duaa after Azaan to Remove Difficulties
If a person is in difficulty or hardship, he should reply to the words of …
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Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 9
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Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 8
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Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 7
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Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 6