Locking the Six Doors of Your Heart
The Six Doors of the Heart Imam Al Muhasibi wrote in his Risala al Mustarshidin (Treatise for the Seekers of Guidance) that the wise men (i.e. himself) said: The heart is like a house...
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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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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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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...
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Why Scholars Differ – 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 – the 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 – 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 – Definition of Shariah and Fiqh
Why Scholars Differ This was the first course I delivered in this country. I delivered it in 2001, in this very place. It is now 2019 and I am repeating this same course, which...
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The Comprehensive Du’a – When You Want Everything!
The Comprehensive Du’a The Comprehensive Du’a – When You Want Everything قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “أُوتِيتُ جَوَامِعَ الْكَلِمِ”.رواه مسلم. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: I have been...
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The Mistake Hunter – Being Critical for the Sake of It
The Mistake Hunters What do you focus on when you attend a gathering? What do you remember when you left? Was it the mistakes of the speakers? The Messenger of Allah (peace be on...
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Is My Du’a Blocked? Analysing Why Your Du’a is Not Being Answered
What Causes Du’as to be Rejected? Check Yourself When people are afflicted naturally they turn to Allah Almighty for relief. Some times that relief is not granted. I am frequently asked: How do I know...
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Renewing the Deen – Recognising False Claims
How to Recognise False Claims Allah the Almighty sends in the beginning of every century for this Ummah somebody to renew the deen for them. (Sunan abi Dawood) Allah the Almighty sends in...
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My Big Fat Asian Wedding. Culture vs Islam
The Difference between Culture and Islam This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favour upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion. (5:3) Perfection and Completion In...
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When Scholars and Leaders Fail
The Limitations of Scholars When Rebellion is Permitted The Arab spring raised many questions about the legitimacy of tackling unjust dictatorships and oppressive regimes. Is it permissible for the public to rebel when their...
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