Apart from rectification of the self being an aim of seeking Islamic knowledge. Your knowledge should be capable of helping you identify ‘what was stated by the Prophet ﷺ’, ‘what was done by his companions’ and what is the ‘opinion of a certain scholar after the first three best generations’. Imām Ibn Al-Qayyim (رحمه الله)Continue reading “What should be the aim of seeking knowledge?”
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We’re One Oh Muslims!
Muslims, we’re one in heart and soul,A single nation, in spirit whole.Once upon, we all were one, Calling upon The Only One,Following The Sunnah of The Chosen One. Come innovations and splitting then,Infighting and disputing began…And, the colonialists’ borders took their toll,Separating us, and causing strife and toll. But now the time has come toContinue reading “We’re One Oh Muslims!”
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal’s Curse Upon Caliph Al-Ma’mun
It was narrated from Abū Tālib that he said to Abū ‘Abdillah (Ahmad bin Hanbal) that they passed in Tarsūs by the grave of a man, so the people of Tarsūs said: “ ‘The Kāfir, may Allāh not forgive him’. So Abū ‘Abdillah said: “Yes, may Allāh not forgive him, he is the one whoContinue reading “Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal’s Curse Upon Caliph Al-Ma’mun”
Notes On Foster Relationship And Genetic Transfer
Mother’s milk (own mother or foster mother) transfers genetic material to the child. The Quran and The Sunnah have prohibited Muslims from marrying their foster mothers and foster siblings for a wisdom that Allah knows best. Allah says:“Prohibited to you (for marriage) are … foster-mothers (who suckled you) and foster-sisters” (Qur’an 4:23). Thus, if youContinue reading “Notes On Foster Relationship And Genetic Transfer”
How is life in The Gambia? (From an Indian’s Perspective)
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu…! I spent around 20 days in The Gambia and here’s what I have to say… The Gambia is the smallest country on the African continent’s mainland. You may compare it to the Arabian Gulf state of Qatar in size, except that The Gambia is around 470+ Kms long and lessContinue reading “How is life in The Gambia? (From an Indian’s Perspective)”