Cautiousness in the Matter of Ḥalāl and Ḥarām Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat ḥafiẓahullāh In light of the recent meat contamination issue that has shaken the world and Europe, I would like to touch upon the subject of ḥalāl and ḥarām. For a Muslim, life revolves around doing only what is permissible (ḥalāl) and refraining from the impermissible (ḥarām). This applies when deciding what food we consume and in every other aspect of our … [Read more...]
Imam Malik (RA) Teaches A Lesson
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Imam Malik (RA) Teaches A Lesson In Humility Eid had arrived and the takbeer and tahleel echoed through the streets of Madeenah. The Ameer of Madeenah, 'Abdul Malik Ibn Saalih (رحمة اللہ علیه), emerged boastfully clad in armour and surrounded by guards and flags. When Imam Malik (رحمة اللہ علیه) noticed this, he displayed his displeasure and remarked, "To Allaah we belong and to Him is our return! Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and the … [Read more...]
Imam Ahmad’s (RA) Respect For Imam Shafi’ee (RA)
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Imam Ahmad's (RA) Respect For Imam Shafi'ee (RA) Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal رحمه الله says: "I haven't slept for the last 30 years without having supplicated for Imam Shafi'ee and seeking forgiveness for him." 'Abdullah رحمه الله, the son of Imam Ahmad رحمه الله says: "I asked my father, 'What type of person was Imam Shafi'ee? For I hear you supplicating a lot for him.' He replied, 'O son! Imam Shafi'ee was like the sun to this world, … [Read more...]
Those Who Slander Ummul Mu’mineen…
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Those Who Slander Ummul Mu'mineen 'A'isha And The Other Pure Wives (RA) Subsequent to the revelation of the Qur'anic verses vindicating Hadrat 'Aa'isha رضي الله عنها, the person who slanders the pure wife of the most noble of all the Prophets, Muhammad Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم, the wife who has been referred to as Mubarraah Minas-Samaa' [1], such a person is unanimously declared a Murtadd (apostate) because he is … [Read more...]
Growing A Beard 000
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[smartslider3 slider=174] The Long And Short Of Growing A Beard Question.) I have heard different opinions about beard. Can you elaborate its real status and importance in Islam? Is shaving the beard a minor or a major sin? Or was it just a cultural issue that no more needs any discussion as so many neo-intellectuals in Islam shave? Please elaborate. [Nasar] Answer.) In all schools of Islamic Law, it is considered wajib (mandatory) for a … [Read more...]
Adhaab al-Qabr
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Adhaab al-Qabr (Punishment Of The Grave) According to the Aqaid (beliefs) of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah`, Adhaabul Qabr (punishment in the grave) is Haqq (true and established). (Sharhul Aqaid) It (punishment of the grave) is proven from the Qur'an and Ahadith. Allah Ta'ala discusses the punishment given to Fir'awn. He says, 'The fire is given to them in the morning and evening and on the Day of Judgment.' The fire before the Day of … [Read more...]
