Archive for October, 2008
Infectious Diseases and Frequenting Mosques? Answered by the Egyptian House of Fatwa
4 Comments Published by Suhaib Webb October 30th, 2008 in General Fiqh, Usol al-FiqhThe Question:
What is the ruling of the Shari’ah for individuals with infectious diseases such as influenza who frequent mosques to pray and spread the disease like wild fire among those praying in the mosques?
The Need To Be Socially Relevant - ISNA 2008 Main Session Speech
15 Comments Published by SaqibSaab October 30th, 2008 in GeneralJazak Allah khayr to my boy Altamash for sharing this. Allah, soften our hearts. This should make us ponder, shake our hearts, and even cause us to shed a few tears.
The Return to the Qur’an: Sr. Maryam
10 Comments Published by Sr. Maryam October 28th, 2008 in GeneralAfter two hours of taraweeh, and up to four hours of tahajud, the Shaykh was bawling to Allah in his sujood, pleading with Allah to turn to him in repentance.
This Shaykh, hafidhahullah, would recite the Qur’an and he would have to stop reciting because he was weeping so much. He would recite verses of [...]
Building Communities In Our Homes: Aysha Khanom
3 Comments Published by Webbmaster October 28th, 2008 in GeneralBuilding Communities In Our Homes
In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
We see many youth subcultures being formed, and very diverse ones. Some are the ones which we may see in any given country, the ones which adopt the ‘gangster’ and ‘thug’ image. They carry hostile and ego filled attitude towards others. Some [...]
“Where paradise lies…” by Omar Moqeet
2 Comments Published by Webbmaster October 27th, 2008 in Generalspare daughters of eve,
will come and go
countless yarns their worth
has spun
yes, those tales inspire awe
and yes, i wish i was there
to defend the lady too
or see her of the river
set off that basket
only fools would
trade that associate of mulberry
for ewes wool
looms of gold thread
have none in equal barter
to be sure
but that ethereal thread
spun by you [...]
“A very unique pleasure…”: Suhaib Webb
8 Comments Published by Webbmaster October 25th, 2008 in GeneralOnce, a young boy, around the age of 10 or 11 came across the sirah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). After reading for sometime, his heart was moved. Let’s move from my words to his and try and benefit.
“Suddenly I felt, while reading that book, a very unique pleasure. [...]
Disclaimer:
Not written by a person of knowledge; just your ordinary Muslimah striving for the sake of Allah (swt). If I say anything that is wrong or displeases someone, I am truly sorry and it is strictly from my own shortcomings. Any good stated is certainly from the blessings of Allah [...]
Gems from Suratul Mu’minoon [Part 2]
2 Comments Published by Amatullah October 22nd, 2008 in GeneralBismillah.
Part one here.
Allah azza wa jal continues to describe the successful believers, what is it they do next?
وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ لِفُرُوجِهِمْ حَافِظُونَ
And those who guard their private parts. (5)
Allah ta’ala says they are “haafidhoon”, those who guard, protect and to look after, from hifdh, ha fa dhaa (ح ف ظ). What does it mean they guard/do [...]
Book Review: A Muslim’s Guide to Investing & Personal Finance: In Accordance with the Shariah
6 Comments Published by Webbmaster October 20th, 2008 in Islamic FinanceI first became interested in the idea of Shariah-compliant finance after reading a special report published by Forbes this past April entitled, “Islamic Finance is Booming.” It probably comes as little surprise to my fellow Americans when I say that I was immediately and keenly interested in an institution that positively invokes the words “finance” [...]