Madina Book 1: Chapter 10

Chapter 10:  It is a Summary of all the earlier  concepts introduced previously with particular emphasis on attached pronouns.

Al Jazeera World - Muslims of France

There are approximately 5 million Muslims in France today, the largest such population in Western Europe. A century ago they were called “Colonials”, in the 60’s they were known as “Immigrants”, today they are “citizens”...

Decolonising the Mind

This argument, vaguely political in nature, took place as often as the two men met. It was a topsy-turvy affair, for the Englishman was bitterly anti-English and the Indian [Dr. Veraswami] fanatically loyal...

Isaale-Sawab: Passing the reward to others

There is nothing wrong with passing the reward of good deeds to family, friends and other Muslims whether they are dead or alive and it is hoped in the Mercy of Allah (SWT) that they will Insha'Allah be benefitted.

Life of Rasul-ullah (Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam) in the grave, Presentation of deeds & Salutations

Sayyidina Anas (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam) said: The prophets (AS) are alive in their graves and they pray. [Baihaqi].

Grameen Bank Woes

Poverty almost results in disbelief. (Bayhaqi)

Banking, Accounting & related Careers & Services

Thus, in conclusion, if a job has a direct connection and link to the writing, assisting, recording and advising of interest-based transactions, then it will not be permitted to take up that job. However, if a job at a bank has no connection with interest-based transactions, it will be permitted, but still better to avoid.

Alcohol: Its kinds, usage and Rulings

 If alcohol is derived from grapes or dates, it will be haram and impure. If it is from anything else besides dates and grapes and it does not intoxicate directly or through a mixture, then it is permissible.

The Law of contrast and the breakdown of Muslim Relationships

[30:21] And it is among His signs that He has created for you wives from among yourselves, so that you may find tranquillity in them, and He has created love and kindness between you. Surely in this there are signs for a people who reflect.

Dear Beloved Son: Imam Al-Ghazzali (RA)

Beautiful words of advice from Imam al-Ghazzali (RA) to one of his students.

Black Magic and Satanic Influences: Protection & Cure

[113:1] Say, "I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak [113:2] from the evil of everything He has created, [113:3] and from the evil of the dark night when it penetrates, [113;4]and from the evil of the women who blow on the knots, [113:5] and from the evil of an envier when he envies.

Maariful Qur'aan: Commentary of the Qur'aan

[54:17] Indeed We have made the Qur'aan easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?

The Authority of Sunnah

 [53:3] He does not speak out of (his own) desire. [53:4] It is but revelation revealed (to him).

Arabic/English Translation of the Qur'aan

[54:17] Indeed We have made the Qur'aan easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?

An Approach to the Qur’aanic Sciences

 [15:9] We, Ourselves, have sent down the Dhikr (the Qur‗an), and We are there to protect it.

Al-Adab Al-Mufrad by Imam Bukhari (RA)

A timeless collection of Ahadeeth on spirituality and Islamic manners by the famous master of Hadeeth Imam Bukhari (RA)

Riyadh as-Saaliheen by Imam Nawawi (RA)

 One of the most trusted and comprehensive collections of Ahadeeth on virtues in Islam by Imam Abu Zakaria Mohiuddin Yahya Ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi Ash-Shaf’ae (RA)

Daily Invocations (Duas) from the Qur’aan & Sunnah

[40:60] Your Lord has said, .Call Me, I will respond to you. Definitely those who show arrogance against worshipping Me shall enter Jahannam (Hell) with disgrace.

Acquiring Allah (SWT)'s Blessings during Journey

Reciting the following during a journey will bring blessings of Allah (SWT) and an increase in provisions.

Reward of 40 million good deeds

A reward of 40 million good deeds will be written for the one who recites this Kalimah 10 times.

The Forgetfulness Prostration (Sajda Sahw)

If any one or several of the wajib (necessary) acts of prayer is left out forgetfully, it becomes wajib (necessary) to make the forgetfulness prostration.

Khul & Tafweedh: Wife initiated Separation

In the situation where a woman can no longer remain in the marriage of her husband and all attempts to save the marriage have failed, then the ideal solution would be for her to obtain a divorce from the husband.

Avoiding Dr Zakir Naik in matters of Fiqh

Dr Zakir Naik is a Da'ii and we give him his due respect for that. He knows himself that he is not an Alim in Deen. Thus Ulema have given their decree that he, not being an Alim in deen, should focus his da'wah to what he is good at (i.e. comparative religion), and leave religious answering to the Fuqaha.

Impermissibility of using a dice

 Evaluating the ahadith on the topic, it does seem that dice are not permissible to use, even when there is no gambling involved and this is how it seems, so a spinner or something similar should be used.

Praying Salah bare-headed is against Sunnah!

Covering one's head during salah is a sunnah and one should act upon it to the best possible extent, however, it is not a mandatory condition for the validity of salah therefore, the obligation is discharged without it, though devoid of the blessings of sunnah.

Istinjaa, Wudhu, Tayammum & Ghusl

[2:222]...Surely Allah loves those who are most repenting, and loves those who keep themselves pure.

Madina Book 1: Chapter 9

Chapter 9:  Introduces the concept of Noun & Adjective and they always match perfectly i.e. have the same gender, state (Marfoo, Mansoob or Majroor), singular (or plural) and definitive (or indefinite).”