Maqasid as Sawm [Objectives of Fasting]: Imam al-’Izz ibn ‘Abdis-Salâm

Indeed ahead of us is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessings, mercy and forgiveness. A month, which with Allah is the best of months. Its days the best of days, its nights the best of nights, and its hours the best of hours. It is the month which invites us to be the guests of Allah, and invites us to be one of those near to Him. Each breath we take glorifies him; our sleep is worship, our deeds are accepted and our supplications are answered. So, ask Allah, your Lord to give you a sound body and an enlightened heart so you may be able to fast and recite his book, for only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah’s forgiveness during this great month.

Maqasid ash Shari’ah: Shaykh Mukthar Maghraoui

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Consideration of ‘Urf in the Judgments of the Khulafa’ al Rashidun and the Early Fuqaha’

Urf (custom) and ‘adah (tradition) are very ancient and important sources of Islamic law. As the pre-Islamic Arabs had no written documents or script, their social systems were regulated by custom and tradition. According to the available historical accounts, the khulafa’ al rashidun retained many pre-Islamic social customs and traditions and also adopted and established some useful nonindigenous customs. Such borrowing was quite acceptable in their eyes, for the Prophet himself had acknowledged the validity of some pre-Islamic customs that were compatible with the letter and spirit of the revelation.

“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return”

Al-Fudhayl ibn Iyadh (May Allah have mercy on him) said to a man, “How many (years) have come upon you?” He replied, “Sixty years.” He said, “Therefore, for sixty years you have been going to your Lord and you are about to reach (Him).” So the man said,

MCB’s STATEMENT: Muslim Marriage Certificate

MCB clarifies its position on document initiated by the Muslim Institute.

The Story of Aafia Siddiqui [May Allah Preserve Her]

I was forwarded the following article which tells the sad story of a present day Mujahidah struggling against the injustices of the American Justice system. May Allah preserve her, rescue her from these tyrants, and grant her paradise with the Shuhada, Prophets and the Salihun.

Clothes Below the Ankles – Is it Just a Problem of Pride?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The part of the waistcloth that falls below the ankles is in the fire.” [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (5341)]

Shaykh Haytham al Haddad: The Infamous Marriage Contract

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AngelWing Media Presents: Al Munajah by Imam ash Shahid Hasan al Banna

The Intimate Discourse: Course on Al-Munajah of Imam Hasan al-Banna
Be inspired this Ramadan and feel real intimacy with your Lord by implementing lessons contained in this excellent treatise titled Al-Munajah. Covering areas such as Qiamul-layl, Du’a and Istighfar along with their etiquettes, the evening includes a recital of unique and poignant dua’s of our illustrious forerunners from the book.

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The Story of the Ifk: Shaykh Yasir al Qadhi

The sirah is abound with numerous incidents from which we can extract benefits which can be implemented in our daily lives. The story of the ifk is one such incident which is overflowing with lessons.

Imam Ibn Rushd and Secularism – ابن رشد والعلمانية

موقع القرضاوي/ 11-8-2008

بقلم العلامة الدكتور يوسف القرضاوي

من أغرب ما قرأت من دعاوي العلمانيين والحداثيين: ادعاؤهم أن العلامة الكبير أبا الوليد بن رشد الحفيد (ت595هـ) كان علمانيا!! لأنه كان يؤمن بأن هناك حقيقتين في الوجود: حقيقة عقلية تتضمنها الفلسفة، وحقيقة دينية جاء بها الوحي، وأن لكل منهما مجاله وأهله. ولهذا حاربه الفقهاء، ووجد من السلاطين ورجال المُلك من أمر بإحراق كتبه.

Inna lillahi wa Inna ilayhi rajiun – Shaykh al- Qurra Muhammad Sukkar passed away today 13/08/2008

He is Muhammad ibn Taha Sukkar al-Sayadi al-Rifa`i al-Husayni, Abu Hisham, an accomplished faqih and a master of Qur’an recitation (qira’at). The noble Shaykh (may Allah have mercy on him) was born in the suburb of al-Afif in Damascus, Syria in 1922 (1335 H). His mother raised him, teaching him the Qur’an at a very young age. He completed the recitation of the Qur’an with her when he was fifteen years old.

15th Of Sha’ban: To Observe or not to Observe?

Q: What is your opinion on the 15th Night of Sha’ban, is it a virtuous night?

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi: Vision for Muslims in the West

The Concept Of Permission, Supererogatory Acts And Aseticism In Islamic Jurisprudence

Introduction

We shall be examining in this paper the views of three well-known jurists regarding the concept of permission and related concepts. They are: Al-Ka’bi (912), Al-Amidi (I233) and Al-Shatibi (1397). What these jurists have to say on matters like the concept of permission may be considered of philosophical interest. The study of the concept of permission is sometimes considered to lie within the field of moral and political philosophy, as well as in the field of philosophy of law and religion. This paper shall deal with the logical as well as the philosophical aspect of the concept of permission.

Introduction to the Prophetic Remedy on the Purification of the Heart

Lawful and Unlawful Singing in Islam: Shaykh Muhammad al-Hasan Ad-Dido

إن النشيد: أي الصوت المطرب، إذا كان من رجلٍ لنفسه كالراكب الذي يُنشد وهو سائر في الطريق، أو كان هذا النشيد كذلك

مسجلاً في أشرطة يسمعها، ولم يكن بآلة، وكان الذي فيه غير معصية بأن كان ثناءً على الله أو على رسوله أو على المؤمنين فلا حرج فيه شرعاً، بل هو من السنن، فإن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أمر به في حديث أنجش عندما قال: “رفقاً بالقوارير يا أنجش“، وكذلك شارك فيه كما في حديث البخاري أنه قال: “أبينا” ويرفع بها صوته، وفي رواية يمد بها صوته، وكذلك قال لعامر بن الأكوع يوم خيبر: “من هذا غفر الله له؟” فقال له عمر: ألا أمتعتنا به؟ وكذلك شارك في النشيد في حفر الخندق وفي بناء المسجد وكان يقول يوم حنين: “أنا النبي لا كذب *** أنا ابن عبد المطلب”