Don’t Shoot the Messenger
Not Shooting the Messenger The Prophet (peace be on him) said: ‘I do not break my covenant and I do not imprison the ambassadors or the messengers.’ (Sunan abi Dawood) Abdullah bin Masud said:...
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Divorce in Islam
The Divorce 101 There are many misconceptions regarding divorce, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. With TV dramas stringing endless storylines out of these misconceptions, there is much need for clarity on the topic. Divorce...
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The Truth has Light. But not Fake Shaykhs
‘They want to extinguish the light of Allah Almighty but Allah Almighty will complete His light, even though the disbelievers dislike it’. (9:32 and 61:8) Allah Almighty is highlighting the fact that whenever...
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Can Muslims marry Non-Muslims?
Can Muslims Marry Non-Muslims? ‘Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters/mushrikaat) until they believe; a slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman even though she allure you. Nor marry (your girls) to...
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Saving a Marriage When it is Breaking Down
Good marriages need ‘mawadda’ or love plus more. The word comes from 'wud' meaning deep love. Without this essential component, a marriage is a union in which the partners tolerate each other at best...
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7 Tips on How to Make a Marriage Work
7 Tips for a Successful Marriage Unlike other relationships which we are born into, we make a choice and a commitment in marriage and need to work at it to create love, peace and...
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When Dhulm Comes Back to Bite – The Importance of having Limits
Cornering the Cat – Why Allah Forbid Oppression Oh my servants, I have made oppression forbidden on myself and made it forbidden amongst you so do not oppress one another. (Bukhari) This is one...
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Controlling the Tongue – the Mirror of your Heart
Choosing Your Words Wisely Tell my servants to say what is best. (17:53) And say to the people what is good.(2:83) The Prophet (peace be on him) said: Whoever believes in Allah and the...
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Why Scholars Differ (part 4) – What are Ijtihad and Taqleed?
Ijtihad (reasoning) and Taqleed (imitation) Do I need to follow a madhab? Who is qualified to make Ijihad? What essential knowledge does a mujtahid need? Definition While Ijtihad is the process of systematic legal reasoning...
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Why Scholars Differ (part 3) – Why are there differences between the Schools of Thought
The Differences among the Fuqaha In particular we are focusing on the scientific differences among the fuqaha (jurists) and why we have more than one opinion. The main difference is linguistic difference. The second...
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Why Scholars Differ (part 2)- What are the Origins of the Fiqhi Schools of Thought
The Origins of the Fiqh Schools Fiqh at the Time of the Prophet (peace be on him) During the lifetime of the Prophet (peace be on him) how was fiqh decided? If someone needed a ruling...
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Why Scholars Differ – What is the definition of Shariah and Fiqh (part 1)
Why Scholars Differ This was the first course I delivered in the UK in 2001, but it is as relevant today as it was then, if not more. I used to deliver this course...
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Debts and Contracts in Islam
Debts – The Nitty Gritty How is it is relevant to us today? Why did Allah Almighty reveal the longest ayah of the Qur’an about debt? Simply, money concerns us all. All our dealings have financial...
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The Low Down on Borrowing and Lending
THE LOW DOWN ON BORROWING AND LENDING What Everyone Should Know A loan is a loss on paper. The lender has no access to that money until it is repaid. Yet there are...
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The Comprehensive Du’a – When You Want Everything!
The Comprehensive Du’a قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “أُوتِيتُ جَوَامِعَ الْكَلِمِ”.رواه مسلم. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: I have been given words which are concise but comprehensive in...
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