There are a number of types of Kufr mentioned in the Quran. The root letters are ك ف ر which mean to cover or hide. Kufr means blasphemy or disbelief and Kaafir means disbeliever. Kufr al Akbar Those who have received information of the truth yet out rightly deny the message and Allah himself and…Continue reading Types of Kufr
How to Study the Hanafi Madhab
The Hanafi madhab is the largest school of Islamic Jurisprudence. Let’s look at what one needs to study to understand the Madhab. I’ve included history and Usool, as well as the Fiqh itself. It’s far more beneficial if one knows Arabic, as most books comes with commentary, and the snippets of knowledge are always beneficial.…Continue reading How to Study the Hanafi Madhab
Origins: The Various Sects of the Shi’ah
A historical analysis on the origins of Shi’ah sects. Shi’ah linguistically means party and were known as the Shi’atul ‘Ali, the Party of Ali. I’ll refer to the mentioned figures by their names or kunya only. May Allah be pleased with all of the family of the Prophet and those who loved them sincerely. You…Continue reading Origins: The Various Sects of the Shi’ah
10 Principles of Taṣawwuf
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Taṣawwuf
10 Principles of Tajwīd
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Tajwīd
10 Principles of ‘Aqīdah
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of ‘Aqīdah
10 Principles of Ṣarf
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Ṣarf
10 Principles of Uṣūl Fiqh
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Uṣūl Fiqh
The Lineage of the Prophet ﷺ
The lineage of the Prophet traces to Adnān who is from the offspring of Ismā’īl the son of Ibrahīm عليه السلام. It is narrated by Abdullah bin Abbas رضي الله عنه that when the Prophet ﷺ used to say his family linage, he used to stop at Adnān. Imam Bukhari mentions the following lineage in…Continue reading The Lineage of the Prophet ﷺ
10 Principles of Uṣūl Ḥadīth
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Uṣūl Ḥadīth