Natural Disasters: Punishment or Test from God? Tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fire and other natural disasters have been occurring throughout the passage of time by the Qadr,decree of Allah - the One true God. No calamity occurs, except by the leave of...
Social Issues
Imitating the kuffaar
Imitating the kuffaar falls into two categories: Imitation that is haraam and imitation that is permitted: The first type is imitation that is haraam: this means knowingly doing things that are unique characteristics of the religion of the kuffaar and...
The Ruling On Celebrating Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentines, Mothers Day, Fathers Days etc
The Ruling On Celebrating Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentines, Mothers Day, Fathers Days etc Question: “Is it haram to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries and would this count as bidah even though it does not have to do with worship? JazakAllah Kheir.”...
Male to a Male, Female to a Female MEDICAL
Male to a Male, Female to a Female MEDICAL Question: My wife is studing to become a nurse at a University, is it lawful to: -examine patients (male or female) and give them baths which are apart of the class projects. -examine men as a nurse in non-emergency...
Raising Children
Raising Children On the subject of raising children, Ali ibn Abi Taalib (Radhi Allahu ‘anhu) said “Play with them for the first 7 years (of their life); then teach them for the next 7 years; then advise them for the next 7 years (and after that).” First 7 Years – Play...
No obedience to the created if it means disobedience to the Creator
No obedience to the created if it means disobedience to the Creator – Shaykh al Albaani “There is no obedience due to anyone in disobedience to Allaah Tabarak wa Ta’aala.” [Silsilah Saheehah: 179] “There is no obedience in disobedience to Allaah Tabaraka wa...
A MODEL HUSBAND
A MODEL HUSBAND According to Islam, a model husband has many characteristics and qualities that he should attain, some of which are: 1— Good conduct. Allah said, what translated means, “And live with them (their wives) honorably. If you dislike...
Islaamic Anasheed
What do the Scholars of the Sunnah say regarding the so called ‘Islaamic Anasheed’ ? Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzaan has stated in; Al-Khutub al-Mimbariyyah (3/184-185, 1411AH Edition) “What deserves attention also is: The tapes that are being increasingly circulated...
Correct methodology with regard to advising the Rulers
Correct methodology with regard to advising the Rulers Imam Al-Nawawi’s Riyad-us-Saliheen Chapter 78 Obligation of Rulers to show Kindness to their Subjects Allah, the Exalted, says: “And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you.” (26:215)...
Cartoons in Children books
Cartoons in Children books By Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips www.bilalphilips.com Many individuals have posed a question similar to this one, “How can Dr. Bilal Philips develop a series using images when the Prophet Muhmmad salallahualahi wa sallam prohibited the use...