It was a system in our elders that they would meet each other. If they were in the area and there was a saintly person and the saintly person was in the same grouping with the same type of thought and ways then they would take the trouble to go and meet him. And if they had a good bond and also conformity in their temperament they would also ask them to check their works. If they had to write an article or book they would ask their elder or … [Read more...]
Superstition & the Month of Safar
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October 21, 2017 by
Superstition & the Month of Safar All praises to Allawh (Sub haa nahoo wa Ta’aalaa) and choicest blessings upon our beloved Prophet Muhammud (Sallal law hu ‘alay hi wa sallam). We are entering the second month of the lunar calendar. Sa-far with a “Sawd” either means ” To turn yellow’ or ‘To be empty/vacant’ . It was in Autumn when the leaves turn yellow or the homes of the Arabs were empty of their menfolk, that this month … [Read more...]
Islamic Code of Commerce
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October 17, 2017 by
There is no contention with regard to wealth being essential for the existence of man. Likewise, there is also no difference of opinion that certain methods of acquisition of wealth are advisable whilst others are not. For instance, acquisition of wealth by means of stealing, fraud, cheating, deception, usurpation, etc, is abhorred across the globe. However, there is no comprehensive code of commerce which can determine with total justice, as to … [Read more...]
Unity in Difference
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October 17, 2017 by
Hazrat Qari Siddeeq Ahmad Baandwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) used to say that differences of opinion in those days were not like how it is today. Nowadays if we have a difference of opinion with someone then we drag his name, respect and honor to the gutters. There is absolutely no understanding and consideration for people left anymore. One does not even go to meet or speak with his counterparts. A veil is thrown over all his good qualities. Our … [Read more...]
What is Bid’a Hasanah in Islam?
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October 17, 2017 by
The word Bid’a (innovation) has two aspects to it, one being the linguistic definition, and the other, it’s meaning from a Shariah perspective. Linguistically Bid’a means introducing something new, regardless of whether it is connected to religious affairs or other worldly matters, and regardless of whether one practices it considering it to be part of Deen or otherwise. In the Shariah terminology, Bid’a means to introduce something in … [Read more...]
Wonders of Salat with Jamaat
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October 3, 2017 by
Jama’at means congregation. When Muslims gather to offer prayers (Arabic - Salah) in congregation, it is called Jama’at. It is led by the Imam and the rest follow him (called muqtadees); there is a great reward for offering prayer with the congregation. 1) Syedna Anas (Allah be well pleased with him) narrates that the beloved Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said, “Whoever offers Prayer with Jama’at for forty days with … [Read more...]
