This series will cover the history of Modern Pakistan, from the earliest notions of a separatist Muslim governance to the creation of Pakistan and all the way to 2023. You can read post covering 1857 – 1927 here: A History of Modern Pakistan #1 1857 – 1927 You can read post covering 1927- 1939 here:…Continue reading A History of Modern Pakistan #9 1988 – 1993
A History of Modern Pakistan #8 1977 – 1988
This series will cover the history of Modern Pakistan, from the earliest notions of a separatist Muslim governance to the creation of Pakistan and all the way to 2023. You can read post covering 1857 – 1927 here: A History of Modern Pakistan #1 1857 – 1927 You can read post covering 1927- 1939 here:…Continue reading A History of Modern Pakistan #8 1977 – 1988
Preferred and Disapproved Colours for Clothing
There is no specific ruling with regard to impermissible colours in Islam. Imam Haskafi, the Hanafi jurist, in al-Durr al-Mukhtar states, “There is no objection in any colour of clothing.” There are however some opinions relating to preferable and disliked colours. White The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said “Wear white garments, for they are among…Continue reading Preferred and Disapproved Colours for Clothing
Tawassul, Istighatha, Al-Shafā’a and Tabarruk
Every Muslim asserts “You alone we worship, and from You alone we seek help” in Surah al-Fatiha. So, what does this mean when we seek help from a Dr for an ailment or ask someone to assist us in lifting something heavy? Does this imply we failed to ask Allah alone? Are we engaging in…Continue reading Tawassul, Istighatha, Al-Shafā’a and Tabarruk
Al Tawassul
Al-Tawassul is method of using an intermediary when supplicating to Allah ﷻ. The intention is to add weight to the supplication. The intermediary can either be a person or something intangible like good deeds or occasions or using Allah’s attributes ﷻ. We’ll discuss the position of Ahlus-Sunnah on Tawassul. Although a person can seek Allah…Continue reading Al Tawassul
Al Shafā’a
Al-Shafā’a is requesting a person such as a scholar, pious individual, parent, friend or a traveller to supplicate on one’s behalf, with the understanding that the prospects of that persons Dua’ being accepted is greater because of their rank, location or situation. For example, asking your mother to make dua’ for you because you are…Continue reading Al Shafā’a
The Muslim Balance
It is said, the Muslims should have; The law of the JewsThe spirituality of the ChristiansThe discipline of the BuddhistsThe wisdoms of the traditions of the far eastThe Fitra of the Bedouin andThe sophistication of the city-dweller The Jews are known for their strict practice of the law. The Christians are known for their strong…Continue reading The Muslim Balance
Classification of each action in Salah according to the Hanafi’s
All classifications must be followed for a perfected prayer, the distinction becomes relevant when determining the validity of the prayer. In terms of acceptance, that is for Allah عزَّوجل. The Classification The Classification of each action in detail when the Farḍ salah alone
A History of Modern Pakistan #7 1970 – 1977
This series will cover the history of Modern Pakistan, from the earliest notions of a separatist Muslim governance to the creation of Pakistan and all the way to 2023. You can read post covering 1857 – 1927 here: A History of Modern Pakistan #1 1857 – 1927 You can read post covering 1927- 1939 here:…Continue reading A History of Modern Pakistan #7 1970 – 1977
A History of Modern Pakistan #6 1958 – 1970
This series will cover the history of Modern Pakistan, from the earliest notions of a separatist Muslim governance to the creation of Pakistan and all the way to 2023. You can read post covering 1857 – 1927 here: A History of Modern Pakistan #1 1857 – 1927 You can read post covering 1927- 1939 here:…Continue reading A History of Modern Pakistan #6 1958 – 1970