November 2, 2018

Slavery in Islam

Slavery in Islam. It behooves us, before commencing on the commentary of the hadiths on the emancipation of slaves, to produce here a short essay in […]
November 1, 2018

The Meaning of Jama‘ah

The Meaning of Jama‘ah. The sixteenth issue[1] is that the narration of those who narrated, “and that is the Jama‘ah (Group),”[2] as the meaning of the saved sect, […]
October 31, 2018

Qur’anic Eloquence

Qur’anic Eloquence. Since the issue of rhetorical grandeur in the Qur’an has in recent times captivated the intrigue of many a critic, it seems appropriate to […]
October 30, 2018

What Is Halloween?

What Is Halloween? Every year, on the evening of October 31st, millions of children across North America paint their faces, dress up in costumes, and go […]
October 30, 2018

Abrogation in the Qur’an

Abrogation in the Qur’an. One of the difficulties in the science of Qur’anic commentary is to know which are the abrogating verses (nasikh) and which are […]
October 30, 2018

The Dhikr of the Name of Allah

The Dhikr of the Name of Allah. Question To my sayyid, my mawla (may Allah increase your piety), Al-Salam ‘alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh, Your dear letter arrived […]
October 29, 2018

When should one stand up during the Iqamah?

When should one stand up during the Iqamah? When should the muqtadis[1] stand up for salah in congregation? Should they stand before the iqamahbegins, when the iqamah begins or when the words hayya ‘ala […]
October 28, 2018

The Nature of Worship in Islam

The Nature of Worship in Islam. The Purpose of Man’s Creation Know that Allah (Exalted is He) created man for His worship. Thus, Allah (Exalted is […]
October 27, 2018

Musafahah with Both Hands

Musafahah with Both Hands. Question: My dear honoured and respected Mawlana, May peace, Allah’s mercy, and His blessings be upon you To proceed. Please inform this servant […]
October 27, 2018

The Condition of Pride in Isbal

The Condition of Pride in Isbal. In regards to wearing trousers … below the ankles (isbal) … it is mentioned in a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that the Messenger of […]