Taqleed is to accept the view of an Imaam with complete certainty that his view conforms to the Qur’an and Sunnah though one may be unaware of the proofs of the Imaam[1].
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December, 2010
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27 November
Two Categories of People
It is commonly witnessed that two categories of people experience problems in regard to the acquisition of knowledge. The first category of people, are those who are hasty in disseminating the information they receive whether obtained through the internet, radio stations or self-study. They are totally disconcerned about verifying the …
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27 November
The Need for Understanding Deeni Issues in their Correct Perspective
Once Hadhrat Imaam Abu Hanifa (Rahmatullahi Alayh) came across a person studying Ahaadith (of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Imaam Abu Hanifa (Rahmatullahi Alayh) then questioned the man whether he had first acquired the four fundamental sciences that are a prerequisite for understanding the Ahaadith in their correct perspective. The man …
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26 November
The History of the Taqleed of the Four Imaams
A common question posed by many people is: “If the Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) are a commentary of the Noble Qur’an, then what is the need for making Taqleed of an Imaam?” In order to understand the answer to this question, a brief discussion of the history of …
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25 November
Referring to the Qur’an without the Medium of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
Amongst the many duties of prophet-hood assigned to Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), one of his duties was to verbally explain as well as physically demonstrate to the ummah the details and particulars of the shar’ee laws contained in the Noble Quran. Allah Ta’ala says: And We have sent down the …
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The Generosity and Zuhd (Abstinence from the world) of Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
On one occasion, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) took four hundred gold coins, put it in …
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Hazrat Abu Ubaidah’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Actions conforming to the Quraan Majeed
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Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) loses His Teeth in the Battle of Uhud
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The Desire of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to be Blessed with a Room Filled with Personalities like Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
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Hazratjee Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (rahimahullah) Upholding the Sunnah – Part Two – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 44
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Receiving Seventy Rewards
Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported, “Whoever sends salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once, Allah Ta‘ala and His angels will send seventy mercies and blessings upon him in return of his one Durood. Hence, whoever wishes to increase his Durood should increase it, and whoever wishes to decrease his Durood should decrease it (i.e. if he wants to earn great rewards, then he should increase his Durood).”
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Increase in Sustenance
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The Reward of Fasting on the Day of Arafah
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The Angel that Stands at the Blessed Grave of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Convey the Durood of the Ummah
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Reciting Durood when Entering the Musjid
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 5
13. Ensure that you eat only halaal and your earnings are also halaal. Refrain from …
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 4
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 3
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 2
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 1
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Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty-One – Being Sent by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Level the Graves, Destroy Idols and Erase Pictures
Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) attended a …
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Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Approving of the Verdict of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty
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The True Ulamaa – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Nine
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Du‘aa for Assistance in Settling Debts – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Eight
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The Concern of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding Business being Conducted According to the Islamic Principles – Part Thirty Seven