Question: Assalamu alaikum, I want to know what is Salatul Istikhara, and does the person who made Istikhara see something in his dream after performing the Istikhara? Please answer as soon as possible, Jazakoum Allah Khayran. From Joud Ridwan Ridwan Answer: Wa alaikoum l salam wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh, The Prophet ﷺ showed Salatul Istikhara via a thorough and adequate demonstration in a Hadith … Continue reading Salatul Istikhara
Maktaba Islamia is now hosting English & Arabic print editions of some really important books by Sheikh Taqiuddin Nabhani, Sheikh Abdul Qadeem Zalloum, Sheikh Hafez Saleh, Sheikh Fawzi Sunuqrut, Sheikh Ata Abu Rashta, Sheikh Ahmad Mahmoud and others. They have over 10 books by Sheikh Taqiuddin Nabhani including the English translation of the first 2 volumes of his master piece on Aqeedah & Fiqh , … Continue reading Good News for those who are interested in Books from the Islamic ideological viewpoint
The article below explains the qualifications one must have to become a Mujtahid (Scholar) (One who strives to do Ijtihad) according to various classical scholars. The earliest complete account of the qualifications of a Mujtahid is given in Abu’ Husayn al-Basri’s (d. 436/1044) al-Mu’tamad fi Usul al-Fiqh. The broad outline of al-Basri’s exposition was later accepted, with minor changes, by al-Shirazi (d. 467/1083), al-Ghazali (d. … Continue reading Qualifications for performing Ijtihad
What ordinary people look for in an economic system is not the mere theories which substantiate the system and its foundation. Ordinary people at the end of the day want to be healthy with enough food on the table and a sense of security when they go to bed. A successful system is one that removes from the people the fear of losing their ability … Continue reading Health Insecurity under Capitalism
Unfortunately there are scholars and people amongst the Ummah who misuse the concept of Dharoora (Necessity) in Islam and justify many actions which are Haram (Forbidden) in Islam for e.g. Buying a house on a interest (Ribaa’) mortgage or taking internet based student loans. Below is a answer buy the Mujtahid (Scholar) Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu Rashta Question: Dear Sheikh, Asalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatu … Continue reading Q&A: The Principle: The Forbidden is Permitted Due to Necessity
The following is the translation of an Arabic Q&A from the website of the noble mujtahid and faqih, Sheikh `Ata’ Ibn Khalil Abu Rashtah (Allah preserve him). السؤال: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله تعالى وبركاته عندي سؤال أخي أنا أسكن في مدينة خليل الرحمن والكل يعلم بأننا قد ابتُلينا في هذه السلطة، سلطة الضرار وواقعها معروف. سؤالي من شقين: الأول: هل جميع من ينتسب إلى أجهزتها … Continue reading Hukm (Ruling) working as a Policeman
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