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Which should come first – establishing the khilaafah or teaching the religion?

My question is regarding the Islamic political sysytem >What is our priority in the present situation when we don’t have a Khalifa: Do we educate people of Islam first before establishing an Islamic state or do we establish the State … Continue reading

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Jamaa’at al-Tableegh – pros and cons

Praise be to Allaah.   “Jamaa’at al-Tableegh” is one of the groups that are working for Islam. Their efforts in calling people to Allaah (da’wah) cannot be denied. But like many other groups they make some mistakes, and some points … Continue reading

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The Beautiful Names of Allaah: Al-Azeez (The Mighty)

THE LINGUISTIC MEANING The word ‘al-Izz’ originally means strength (quwwah), severity (shiddah) and conquest (ghalabah). “ And to Allaah belongs all Izzah ” (Munaafiqoon 63:8), meaning to Him belongs strength, might (i.e. al-Izzah) and overcoming (all else) (ghalabah). And (it … Continue reading

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‘Madh-hab or No Madh-Hab – Part 2’

Written by Br. Abuz-Zubair The Opinion of the Majority: The Layman Has No Madhab, This is the opinion of the majority of the Malikis, Shafi’is and Hanbalis, according to Ibn Taymiyah. It is also widely reported in Shafi’i sources, that Abu … Continue reading

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Madh-hab or No Madh-hab?!

Wise words by shaykh Yusuf al-Ghafees1 He said in his explanation of shaykhul-Islaam’s statement from al-Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah: …And this is why they are called ahlul-Kitaab was-Sunnah and ahlul-Jama’ah because the Jama’ah is united body which is the opposite of division … Continue reading

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“Is every mushrik a kaafir, but not every kaafir is a mushrik?”

Shaykh al-Albaani (rahimahullaah) answers: “This is the current understanding in people’s minds, except few of them. I will explain that with an example: a man bears witness that none has the right to be worshiped but Allaah and that Muhammad … Continue reading

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The Fiqh of Da’wah

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam…   “…and from here, we see that the method of the various callers in seeing to the upbringing of the youth is very successful. This method consists of giving a given youth a small … Continue reading

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Tawriyah Is Not Allowed When it Comes to Issues of ‘Aqidah

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “Some of Sayyid Qutb’s students asked him: “Why were you so bold and straightforward in front of the court despite the fact that your neck was between the noose?” He replied: “For two reasons. … Continue reading

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As-Sitteer (The Coverer)

As-Sitteer (The Coverer) – Asma al Husna ———————————————– Siteer means the One who conceals faults, referring to Allaah, the One who conceals faults between you and Him Al-Hayee (The Shy) & As-Sitteer (The Coverer) ; Al-Hayee (The Shy) This is … Continue reading

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The Creed Of At-Tahawi

(1) We say about the Unity of Allah – with Allah’s help – that Allah is one, without any partners. (2) There is nothing like Him. (3) Nothing is impossible for Him. (4) There is no god other than He. … Continue reading

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The Sayings of the Four Imams on Taqlid

The Sayings of the Four Imams on Taqlid Author: Imam al-Albani Source: The Prophet’s Prayer Described Abu Haneefah (rahimahullaah) The first of them is Abu Haneefah Nu’maan ibn Thaabit, whose companions have narrated from him various sayings and diverse warnings, … Continue reading

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Look To The One You Take Your Deen From

Imaam Ibn Seereen (rahimahullaah) said: ‘Indeed, This knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From” Sheikh Ahmad Bin Umar Bazmool (hafidha-hullaah) stated in explanation of the above statement of Imaam Ibn Seereen (rahimahullaah): Indeed, Allah … Continue reading

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The Book Of Knowledge: The Salaf Statements On Who One Should Take Knowledge From

The Book Of Knowledge: The Salaf Statements On Who One Should Take Knowledge From [part 1] Muhammad Ibn Sireen said: “This knowledge is a matter of deen, so be careful who you take your deen from.“ Al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadee said: “It … Continue reading

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The Things Allah Created with His Hand

This is a small survey on the hadeeth: ‘Allah created 3 (and in another transmission ’4′) things with His Hand…’ It seems that there is a small error in one of the books that cite this hadeeth, and I hope … Continue reading

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The People of Bliss

Imaam ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah From the book Ar-Risaalat ut-Tabukiyyah Contrary to the miserable people discussed in the last chapter, our discussion will now focus on the people of happiness and bliss. These can be divided into two classes. The First … Continue reading

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Why did Allaah create the heavens and the earth in six days when He is able to have created it in less time?

Praise be to Allaah.One of the firm beliefs held by people of deep faith and complete Tawheed is that the Lord, may He be exalted, is able to do all things, and His power is without limits. He has absolute … Continue reading

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What is the difference between Arsh and Kursi of Allah ?

Praise be to Allaah. The Kursiy is the footstool of the Most Merciful, according to the most correct of the scholarly opinions on the matter. The ‘Arsh (Throne) is the greatest of all things that Allaah has created, over which … Continue reading

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There is no contradiction between the fact that Allaah descends to the lowest heaven and His having risen above the Throne (istiwaa’)

Praise be to Allaah. Firstly, we have to know the ‘aqeedah (belief) of Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah concerning the names and attributes of Allaah. The belief of Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah is to affirm the names and attributes which Allaah has affirmed … Continue reading

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Importance of knowing the Beautiful Names of Allaah

Praise be to Allaah. Knowing the Beautiful Names of Allaah is very important indeed, for the following reasons: Knowledge of Allaah and His Names and Attributes is the noblest and best of all knowledge, because the level of honour of … Continue reading

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Is the Throne above the seventh heaven?

Praise be to Allaah.One of the things concerning which there is no doubt is that the Throne is above the seventh heaven; indeed it is the highest of all created things. There is clear evidence that points to this: It … Continue reading

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Commentary on the verse “so wherever you turn (yourselves or your faces) there is the Face of Allaah”

We are obliged to believe that Allaah has risen above His throne in a manner that befits His majesty, not in a manner that resembles human movement, and to believe that Allaah has a Face that is not like the … Continue reading

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Meaning of the hadeeth which says that Allaah created Adam in His Image

Praise be to Allaah. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah created Adam in His Image…” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 6227; Muslim, 2841. With regard to the hadeeth, “Do … Continue reading

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Allaah is above His creation and He is in front of the one who prays

Praise be to Allaah. We have already mentioned in questions no. 992 and 11035 the evidence that Allaah has risen above His Throne and is exalted above His creation. According to the hadeeth narrated by al-Bukhaari (406) and Muslim (547) … Continue reading

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Allaah is above Paradise

Praise be to Allaah, the Most High (al-‘Aliy), the Almighty (al-‘Azeem), the Most Great (al-Kabeer), the Most High (al-Muta’aal). Glory be to Allaah, the Almighty (al-‘Azeem). There is no god but Allaah, and Allaah is Most Great. And peace and … Continue reading

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Some of the Names of Allaah and their meanings

Firstly, the names of Allaah are not limited to any specific number. We know some of them and do not know others, as is indicated by the hadeeth of ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Mas’ood (may Allaah be pleased with him), who said: … Continue reading

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Allaah is above His Throne and He is close to us by His Knowledge

Praise be to Allaah. It is proven in the Qur’aan and Sunnah and by the consensus (ijmaa’) of the salaf (early generations) of this ummah that Allaah is above His heavens on His Throne, and that He is the Exalted, … Continue reading

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Evidence that Allaah is exalted high above His creation and that He is above the heavens

Praise be to Allaah,   The people of Sunnah and Jamaa’ah (Ahl al-Sunnah) believe that Allaah is exalted above His creation because of the evidence of the Qur’aan, Sunnah, consensus of the scholars, common sense and man’s innate instinct (fitrah). … Continue reading

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He is suffering from waswaas (insinuating whispers) of the Shaytaan about the Essence of Allaah

Praise be to Allaah. The questioner has mentioned this problem and is afraid of its consequences. I say to him, Rejoice, for its consequences cannot be anything but good. By means of this waswaas, the Shaytaan tries to gain control … Continue reading

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Does faith increase and decrease according to Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah?

Praise be to Allaah. According to Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah, eemaan (faith) is “belief in the heart, words on the tongue and actions of the body.” This includes three things: 1.     Belief in the heart 2.     Words on the tongue 3.     … Continue reading

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The False Argument of the Mu’tazilah

In his notable tafsir, Al-Zamakhshari makes a particular observation on the ayah: وَلَمَّا جَاء مُوسَى لِمِيقَاتِنَا وَكَلَّمَهُ رَبُّهُ قَالَ رَبِّ أَرِنِي أَنظُرْ إِلَيْكَ قَالَ لَن تَرَانِي وَلَـكِنِ انظُرْ إِلَى الْجَبَلِ فَإِنِ اسْتَقَرَّ مَكَانَهُ فَسَوْفَ تَرَانِي “And when Musa (Moses) came … Continue reading

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