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 and a great heroine in Islam by her own right. Her full name was Khadija bint Khuwaylid, born around…Continue reading Khadija al-Kubra
Men praying besides Women according to the Hanafis
There are a number of situations in where men may need to pray with women in the same space but are any of these allowed? Is there a difference between the congregational prayer and individual prayer? Difference between spouse and non-spouse? Can women lead the prayer? The Ruling The Hanafi compendium, al-Hidaya, states, “Men will…Continue reading Men praying besides Women according to the Hanafis
The Age of Aisha at The Time of Her Marriage
Critics of Islam frequently elaborate on ‘Aaʾisha’s age at the time of her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ, ‘How can a Prophet of God marry a child!?’ Muslim scholars respond by staunchly defending the books of Hadith these narrations are found in and claim it was perfectly normal for such marriage in that period, as…Continue reading The Age of Aisha at The Time of Her Marriage
Early Muslim Communities (1880 – 1920)
During the 1800s, the British, French, and Ottoman empires dominated the globe. The British possessed the largest empire, with over a million subjects under their control. The majority of whom were Muslims. Therefore, Britain had a vested interest in understanding what Islam is and what it teaches in order to enhance its political and strategic…Continue reading Early Muslim Communities (1880 – 1920)
Placing Conditions in the Marriage Contract
In some cases, either spouse can add conditions to a marriage contract, but depending on their nature, they may be valid or invalid. Conditions relating to rights If the contract emphasises rights ordained by the Sharia, e.g. the wife shall receive financial support, clothing and shelter or the wife will be obedient to the husband…Continue reading Placing Conditions in the Marriage Contract
100 Commands found in the Qur’an
Do not be rude in speech (3:159) Restrain Anger (3:134) Be good to others (4:36) Do not be arrogant (7:13) Forgive others for their mistakes (7:199) Speak to people mildly (20:44) Lower your voice (31:19) Do not ridicule others (49:11) Be dutiful to parents(17:23) Do not say a word of disrespect to parents (17:23) Do…Continue reading 100 Commands found in the Qur’an
Ask Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Q&A series
Yasir Qadhi has a YouTube Q&A series called ‘Ask Shaykh YQ,’ which I find fascinating to listen to given his Salafi background and approach to answering the questions. He was formally taught as a Salafi/Madkhali/Wahhabi scholar but, realised the group’s cultish nature over time. He is now a well-rounded scholar, a Hanbali, and an admirer…Continue reading Ask Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Q&A series
The Tafsir of Surah Al ’Alaq
Tafsir is the endeavour to elucidate, explain, or interpret the verses of the Quran in order to comprehend Allah’s will, directives, and prohibitions, etc for humanity. Surah Al-‘Alaq contains the first verses revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Some Mufassir describe this incident in the following way: Jibraeel appears before the Prophet ﷺ and commands…Continue reading The Tafsir of Surah Al ’Alaq
The Minor Signs of the Hour
Numerous hadith describe the signs of the hour. It appears that a few of these have already passed. Splitting of the Moon – (Sahih Bukhari, Book 56: 830) Death of Holy Prophet ﷺ. A form of death that will cause millions of Muslims to die (It has already happened during the plague of Amwas – (Sahih Bukhari,…Continue reading The Minor Signs of the Hour
70 Major Sins by Imam Dhahabi
Major sins are those sins that are clearly forbidden in the Quran and Sunnah. Allah said : “If you avoid the major sins of what you have been forbidden to do, We will cancel out for you your (other) evil deeds and will admit you (to Paradise) with a noble entry.” (Surah Al Nisa’ 4:31)…Continue reading 70 Major Sins by Imam Dhahabi