ERIC SCHRODY, EX-CATHOLIC, USA
Rap music has seen more than its share of influence from the religion of Islam. With groups such as Public Enemy rapping about their respect for the Nation of I
Tolerance in Islam
When defining one of its important aspects, Islam, it means complete submission to Allah by choice and conviction, not through seduction or compulsion. Islam accommodates a
How is Islam similar to Christianity and Judaism?
Dialogues Concerning Jesus Christ the Messiah By Shabir Ally
The Similarities
Jesus is one of the greatest persons ever to have walked th
The Five Pillars of Islam
Islam has five primary obligations, or pillars of faith, that each Muslim must
fulfill in his or her lifetime. They are as follows:
Shahadah, professio
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 63
What Has Been Said About the Prophet's Safeguarding of Tawheed and His Blocking All Paths to Shirk
It is reported on the authority of `Abdullah Ibn Ash
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 5
It is an Act of Shirk to Wear Rings or Threads or the Like as a Means of Prevention or Lifting of Afflictions
Allah (swt ), says:
" Say: "Tell me then,
The general ruling upon the Islamic groups.
Question:
What is your general ruling upon the various Islamic groups?Answer:
Everyone who opposes the Jamaa'ah of Ahl us-Sunnah then he is astra
Do the Book and the Sunnah allow multiple groups and parties?
Question:
Are there any texts from the Book of Allaah or the Sunnah of His Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam which contain a
Upon whom is dawah (calling to Allaah) obligatory?
Question:
Is da'wah (calling) to Allâh obligatory upon every Muslim man and woman, or is it to be left for the Scholars and the stude
Children Who Do Not Pray
Question:
What is incumbent upon the family regarding children who have abandoned prayer?Answer:
If they have children who do not pray, then it is incumbent upon th
Permissible Excuses for Breaking the Fast
Question:
What are the permissible excuses for breaking the fast?Answer:
The permissible excuses for breaking the fast are: illness and travel, as
Celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries.
Question:
What is the ruling on organising celebrations for the birthdays of children or for wedding anniversaries?Answer:
There are no cele
The Ruling on the Iqamah for Women
Question:
Is there an Iqamah for women when they gather to perform prayers?Answer:
If they call an Iqamah, there is no objection to it, and if they leave
The Ruling on Building over Graves
Question:
What is the ruling of the religion on building graves with bricks and cement, above the surface of the earth?Answer:
First of all, I dislike for
Utilising Trusts and Investing Them
Question:
A peron entrusted a sum of money to me and I used this money to invest, then when the owner of the money came to me, I returned his money to him
The Ruling Concerning the Papers that Contain the Name of Allah
Question:
We find that some of the verses of the Qur'an printed in the newspaper or writings, as well as, ''In the name of All
The Ruling on the Hajj Pilgrim Shortening the Prayer
Question:
What is the ruling on the Hajj pilgrim shortening his prayers during his stay for more than four days in Makkah?Answer:
If the
The Ruling on Having Anal Sex With a Wife
Question:
A man asked his wife to have sex with her in her anus, is this action correct from the religious point of view?Answer:
This deed is forbi
CONCERNING PRAYER IN JAMAA'AH:
Prayer in Jamaa'ah is acceptable only if he prays itwith the Muslim Jamaa'ah in the mosque - since Allaahta'aalaa did not only order Prayer but also added to
Wills and Testaments
Section: Command to Write Testaments
Book 37, Number 37.1.1:
Malik related to me from Nafi from Abdullah ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and gra
Chapter 360Undesirability of Praising a Person in his Presence
1788. Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) heard a person lauding another p
Chapter 319About Begging in the Name of Allah
1722. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "No one should ask in the Face of Allah for anything e
Chapter 189The Excellence of Proceeding towards the Mosque Walking
1053. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who goes to the mo
Chapter 128Manners of Lying down on one's back and placing one leg upon the Other
820. `Abdullah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I saw Messenger of Allah
Chapter 81Undesirability of Aspiring for Office
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"That home of the Hereafter (i.e., Jannah), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pr
Chapter 75Forgiveness of the Ignorant
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (i.e., don't punish them).'' (7:199)
"So
Chapter 9Pondering over the Great Creation of Allah, The passing away of Life of the World, the Horrors of the Day of Requital and Laxity of One's Nafs
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"I exhort you to o
The Book of Games and the Animals which May be Slaughtered and the Aninals that Are to be Eaten (Kitab-us-Said wa'l-Dhaba'ih wa ma Yu'kalu min Al-Hayawan)
Chapter 1: HUNTING WITH THE HELP O
Peacemaking
Volume 3, Book 49, Number 855:
Narrated Sahl bin Sad:
There was a dispute amongst the people of the tribe of Bani 'Amr bin 'Auf. The Prophet went to them along with some of his comp