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Establishing an Islamic Family
“And Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest” [Soorah an-Nahl (24): 80] Allah mentions His complete favor upon His slaves from what He has created for them in regards to their houses being places of tranquility. They are places of refuge, screening and of benefit from all aspects. A house...
The Belief in Angels
The Belief in Angels by Abu Al-Hassan in Al Jumuah 8/2 Angels are beings created from light. A’isha (ra) narrated that the Prophet (saws) said: “Angels were created from light, Jinn were created from smokeless fire, and Adam was created from that which has been described to you (in the Qur’an and Sunnah)…” (Muslim) The…
“Qadar”
“Qadar” Pre – Destination And The Responsibility Of Man It has been reported, that the Messenger of Allah (saws) once found the companions arguing about Qadar. He forbade them from indulging in such a debate and told them that communities before them had been destroyed for that reason. However, by the grace of Allah (swt),…
Seeking Knowledge – The Way to Paradise
Seeking Knowledge – The Way to Paradise By Habib Ahmad “Allah will exalt those who believe among you, and those who have been granted knowledge to high ranks.” (Qur’an) “Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male and female).” (Hadith) THE VIRTUES OF KNOWLEDGE Allah (Most Exalted is He), Who created us and gave us sustenance, has…
The Fall of the Family
By: Abdal Hakim Murad Abdal Wadod Shalabi has remarked that a society only becomes truly decadent when “decadence” as a principle is never referred to in public debate. Prior generations of Muslims and Christians were forever fretting about their own unworthiness when measured against past golden ages of goodness and sanctity. But in our self-satisfied…
Family Restaurants
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad, and upon his family and companions. In recent years there has developed among some Muslim families and Muslim women a phenomenon, which is alien to the conservative Islamic society which seeks to protect women and their modesty. This is the…
Family Values – The Mother
Upholding family ties is obligatory, as Allah says: “… fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (and do not cut of the relations of) the wombs (kinship)…” [al-Nisa’ 4:1] “And give to the kindred his due and to the poor…” [al-Isra’ 17:26] Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that…
Muslim Homes: Islamic Family Values In An Anti-Family Society
By Sahar Kassaimah In Sura’tul Al Nahl (Sura 16) in the Qur’an, Allah (SWT) says, “And Allah has made for you in your homes an abode.” What does the home represent to the Muslim family? Is it a place where family members can relate to one another and where they sincerely enjoy being together; where they have…
Historical Overview Of Usury
As we know, Allah Almighty has forbidden the taking of usury (riba) and in fact transactions involving usury in any way. The ayats in the Qur’an and the various hadiths on the subject make it clear that it is not only forbidden, but forbidden in the strongest terms. It is referred to as ‘war against…
What Every Muslim Should Know about their Deen
By Habib Ahmad Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: “Seeking Knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim.” (Related by Ibn ‘Adiyy, Al-Bayhaqi & Al-Tabarani) Though this Hadith is known and memorised by most Muslims, the essence, the amount, and the kind of knowledge referred to in this Hadith remains misunderstood by many. If it is true that the knowledge…