How can logic become idolatry?

The idol of logic (Akl ke pujari) ------------------------------------------------------ Islam places the human intellect in a very high status. People are held accountable because they have the faculty of reason. The Prophet (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: “The pen is lifted from three people: the sleeper until he awakens, the child until … Continue reading How can logic become idolatry?

What are Sunnah regarding sleeping and waking?

15 Pearls of Islam regarding sleeping and waking بَسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ _______________________________________________________ 1. Dust your bedding down properly before using it for sleeping to remove the insects or creatures, if there is any. 2. Recite the following supplication before sleeping: اللَّهُمَّ بِسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا Translation: O Allah I die and live with Your name … Continue reading What are Sunnah regarding sleeping and waking?

What about missionaries?

Proselytism ----------------------------- There are certain missionary systems that present their religion as an 'idol-giver'. Come to ***ism; It’ll make you 'rich'. Come to ***ism; It’ll save your 'job' ...etc and often the preachers do in reality offer them money, job, marriage etc. for accepting their theology. After these transitory illusions, people even walk away from … Continue reading What about missionaries?

What is the Islamic ruling on Horoscopes?

The Islamic Ruling on Horoscopes --------------------------------- Not only is the practice of astrology is Haram, but also visiting an astrologer and listening to his predictions. Since astrology is mainly thought to predict the future, those who practice it are considered fortunetellers. Consequently, one who seeks his horoscope comes under the ruling contained in the Prophet … Continue reading What is the Islamic ruling on Horoscopes?

Are there pagan practices in birthday parties?

Dangerous pagan practices in birthday parties --------------------------------- The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, warning us against following pagan ways and traditions: “You would follow the ways of those who came before you step by step, to such an extent that if they were to enter a lizard’s hole, you would … Continue reading Are there pagan practices in birthday parties?

What is the Islamic ruling on drinking alcohol?

Islamic rulings on drinking alcohol -------------------------------------- Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al-Ansaab, and Al-Azlaam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaytaan’s (Satan’s) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful” [al-Maa’idah 5:90]  … Continue reading What is the Islamic ruling on drinking alcohol?

Will Prophet Muhammad (SAW) intercede on the Day of Resurrection?

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - the chief of all the people on the Day of Resurrection --------------------------------------------------------- Abu Hurayra narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: Allah will gather people, the first and the last on the same plain so that an observer will be able to see them and a speaker make them hear. The … Continue reading Will Prophet Muhammad (SAW) intercede on the Day of Resurrection?

Please explain Al Wala’ Wal Bara’ in plain english

Al Wala' Wal Bara' (Love and Hate for Allah's Sake) ---------------- The Messenger of Allaah (SAW) said: “Verily the strongest handhold of faith is that you love for the sake of Allah and that you hate for the sake of Allah.” [Ahmad (4/286), Ibn Abee Shaybah #110] Ibn ‘Abbaas (RA) said: “Whoever loves for the … Continue reading Please explain Al Wala’ Wal Bara’ in plain english