Rashidun Caliphate The Rashidun Caliphate (632–661 CE) had a relatively simple yet effective government structure rooted in Islamic principles, consultation (shura), and the leadership of the caliph. Government Structure of the Rashidun Caliphate Caliph (خليفة – Khalifah) Shura (Consultative Council – شورى) Governors (ولاة – Wulat, singular: Wali or أمير – Amir) Judiciary (قضاء –…Continue reading Islamic Governance styles
Quran Verses About The Prophet Muhammad
Mercy 21:107 One of the well-known verses of the Quran that gives praise to Prophet Muhammad is verse 107 of Surah Anbia, which reads: وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ ﴿١٠٧﴾ And indeed, We have sent you [as] a mercy for mankind.3 Prophet as a means to forgiveness 4:64 وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا مِن رَّسُولٍ إِلَّا لِيُطَاعَ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۚ وَلَوْ…Continue reading Quran Verses About The Prophet Muhammad
What Islam is really about
In schools, when they teach Islam, they often go straight to the Five Pillars—like that’s the whole thing. And I get it, it’s neat. Categories help. Teachers can build lessons around them, tick boxes, keep it simple. But we’ve got to step back a bit—go one level higher—and really look at what we’re teaching. Because…Continue reading What Islam is really about
Month of Shaban
Alhamdulillah’s we have reached Sha’ban, which is one month away from Ramadhan. The Shahabas used to look forward to Ramadhan 6 month prior and once it ended, they used to remember it and miss it for 6 months. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha’ban is my month and Ramadan is…Continue reading Month of Shaban
Khadija Al Kubra Biography
Mary the mother of Jesus is the best of women of the Heavens, and the worthiest woman of the earth is Khadija bint Khuwaylid. Khadija al-Kubra رضی اللہ عنھا was the wife of the Prophet ﷺ. Her full name was Khadija bint Khuwaylid. She was given the title, al-Kubra, because of her virtue and nobility.…Continue reading Khadija Al Kubra Biography
Abdul Qadir al Jilani Biography
Today’s programme is about Mahboob-e-Subhani, Sahib al-Maqamat wa’l-Karamat, Sayyid ahlul Tariqah, Muhiyuddin, wa Ghaus ul A’zam, Sultan ul Awlia ‘Abdul Qadir al-Jilani RA. Many of us have heard of this great name and this saint. He was born 400 years after the Prophet in a place called Jilan, which is northern Iran. His father dies…Continue reading Abdul Qadir al Jilani Biography
Hazrat Umar RA Biography
Today’s delivery is supposed to be a short biography of Hazrat Umar al Faruq. However, there is nothing short about Hazrat Umar. Whenever we think about Islamic sciences like fiqh and history or virtues like imaan and taqwa, then Umar is the one who exemplifies these. Because there’s not enough time to cover all these,…Continue reading Hazrat Umar RA Biography
Addressing people
Islam teaches Muslims to address people in the best possible way. In Surah Isra, “And tell My servants to say that which is best. Indeed, Satan induces enmity among them. Indeed, Satan is ever, to mankind, a clear enemy.” In a conversation or transaction, there’s two ways, somebody says or does something and the other…Continue reading Addressing people
Book Summary: The Chronicles of Yusuf
Title: The Chronicles of YusufAuthor: Faaris MuhammadGenre: Non Fiction, Islam, BiblicalRelease Date: 2024 Why did you choose to read this particular book? What peaks your interest? What is the book about? What does it promise to deliver? Undoubtedly it is a beautful story, this time written like non-fiction. I chose to read The Chronicles of…Continue reading Book Summary: The Chronicles of Yusuf
Truthfulness
Allah says in Surah Maidah, 119: “This is a day, in reference to DOJ, on which the truthful benefit from their truthfulness.” And the Prophet said: “The believer might, naturally, have various character traits, but they are never inclined toward lying or betrayal.” Lying undoubtldy is not a trait of Islam, Allah in the Qur’an…Continue reading Truthfulness