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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The Blessed Month of Muharram
It is the divine system of Allah Ta’ala that He has afforded special virtue and …
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Tafseer of Surah Kaafiroon
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Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 15
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The Orchards of Love – Part Forty – Three
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The Signs of Qiyaamah – Part Seven
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Tafseer of Surah Kaafiroon
Say, “O disbelievers, I do not worship that (idols) which you worship, nor do you worship the One whom I worship (Allah Ta‘ala). And neither am I going to worship that (idols) which you worship, and nor will you worship the One whom I worship (Allah Ta‘ala). For you is your religion and for me is my religion.”
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Tafseer of Surah Kauthar
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Tafseer of Surah Ma’un
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Tafseer Of Surah Quraish
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Tafseer of Surah Feel
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The Reward of Fasting on the Day of Arafah
عن أبي قتادة، أن رجلا سأل النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقال: يا رسول الله، …
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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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Sending Durood upon Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) with the other Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam)
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The Special Durood of Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 8
1. Great rewards have been promised in the Mubaarak Ahaadith for those who take care …
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 7
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 6
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 5
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 4
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The True Ulamaa – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Nine
Kumail bin Ziyaad (rahimahullah) reports the following: On one occasion, Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) held …
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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
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Aayatul Kursi – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Six
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Firm Trust in the Promise of Allah Ta‘ala – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Five
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Dua when seeing the new moon – 4
When seeing the new moon, one should recite the following dua: اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنَا نَصْرَهُ وَخَيْرَهُ …
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Dua when seeing the new moon – 3
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Dua to be recited at the commencement of a new month or new year
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Dua before slaughtering the animal
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Dua on the day of Arafah