Archive for June, 2007


The search for the truth in societies
Ever since he first appeared on earth, man has shown a close interest in his environment and has tried to understand and discover the laws to which things are subject. The aim of these endeavors has been to establish the way to both worldly and eternal happiness by gaining [...]


Forbidden Forms of Dhikr
Shaykh `Abdul Fattah Abu Ghudda
Translated by A. Haque
As for the type of dhikr performed by some people which comprises of rhythmically coordinated movements of the body, melodious hymns and songs, jumping, leaping, hopping, bending forward and then straightening up, and violent twisting and shoving, then this form of dhikr is forbidden, for [...]


As Salamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
Bismillah was-salaatu was-salamu ‘ala rasoolillah
I wanted to share with you all a rough translation of a section that I read recently from Sh. Manna’ al-Qattan’s book on ‘Uloom al-Hadith. The section is very short, but gives a good idea of the differences between the scholars surrounding the issue of [...]


Another fatwa illustrating the methodology of the majority of fuqaha alive today.
1. Teaching with dalil [evidences] and t’alil [causes]
2. Not regulated to one school
3. Respect for the aims and goals of the Law [maqasid and the qawa'id]
4. Respect for the views of others
Dr. ‘Atiyyah [may Allah have mercy upon him] died in Cairo [...]


Asalamu alaykum,
I’ve posted this article for a number of reasons. However, I would like all of us, students of knowledge, to focus on the fiqh method used in the article.
1. Teaching with dalil [evidences] and t’alil [causes]
2. Not regulated to one school
3. Respect for the aims and goals of the Law [maqasid and the qawa’id]
4. [...]


Menghadapi Dugaan Di Musim Panas Sediakan Payung Taqwa:
Ust. Suhaib Webb
Translated by Umm Adam
Asalamu alaykum,
Harapanku agar sekalian pembaca semuanya sihat, dan doaku, agar jiwamu terasa hampir dengan Allah sentiasa. Disini aku ingin berkongsi pengalaman dengan para pembaca. akan saat permulaan aku memeluk agama Islam, lebih kurang 10 tahun yang lepas. Dugaannya besar sekali bagiku, terutama [...]



“Suhaib! Man I feel so far away from Allah! I’m a sinner and I’m like trippin! I really don’t feel that I’m close to Him. Really I’m so upset about dis and my heart aches because I know that I’m far from Him. What should I do?”
The Answer: