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Kitab al-Tawheed Volume 2

Kitāb al-Tawḥeed: The Basis of Islam and the Reality of Monotheism, is truly a landmark work, occupying a unique place...
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An intermediary for intercession?

For many the matter of calling upon any form of an intermediary, seeking intercession or otherwise, is a clear matter...
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Lat, Lies and Mythology (Part 1)

Arguably out of all the most common arguments dominating discourse surrounding the root origins of Shirk (polytheism), the story of...
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Idols from the era of Noah?

The origins of polytheism and the disputed narration attributed to Ibn ‘Abbās regarding the idols worshipped by the people of...
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Kitab al-Tawheed: The Basis of Islam and the Reality of Monotheism

Kitāb al-Tawḥeed: The Basis of Islam and the Reality of Monotheism, is truly a landmark work, occupying a unique place...
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Q&A Sale and purchase of Cats

Question What is the ruling concerning the sale of cats? I understand that there is a difference of opinion on...
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Sacrifice and abstention

Question Is undertaking the offering of the Udhiyah (a sacrificial animal) fard (obligated) upon all Muslims during the month of Dhul-Hijjah? ...
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A Triumphant Group

Recently we have had several questions posted asking about the textual evidences regarding a group from the Muslim Ummah, a...
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Q&A Caliphate in Jerusalem

Question Is the following tradition Sahih, authentic?  I have read that it is reported that the Messenger of Allah said:...
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Q&A: The Frontier at Ashkelon

Question Is the following ḥadith recorded by al-Ṭabarāni and narrated from Ibn ‘Abbās authentic, Ṣaḥīḥ?  I have received a post...
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Do they not then ponder on the Quran, or are there locks upon their hearts?
Surah Muhammad (47:24)
Permissibility or Impermissibility of Food
Don’t make my grave an idol
Kitab al Tawheed
Lat Lies and Mythology (Kitab al-Tawheed) part 1
A brief overview of the period of the ‘Sunnah recordation’
Thus do We explain the signs in detail for a people who reflect.
Surah Yunus (10:24)

Sacrifice and abstention

Question Is undertaking the offering of the Udhiyah (a sacrificial animal) fard (obligated) upon all Muslims during the month of Dhul-Hijjah?  […]

Do they not reflect within themselves? Allah created the heavens and the earth and everything between them in truth and for an appointed term. Yet many people deny they will meet their Lord.
Surah Ar-Rum (30:8):
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Atlantis: Arise

Stories have the power to grip the imagination.  Uniquely mankind has been gifted in this regard.  The truly enduring stories or tales are those that are unhindered by the onset of time, often becoming readily...

Was the Prophet (ﷺ) a vegetarian or vegan?

  There are some that have the inclination to try and depict the latest trend, fashion or fad as being something that was “originally Islamic” to begin with.  Some do so quite innocently, others sincerely...

The Battle of India (Ghazwat-ul-Hind)

Introduction   Prophecies relating to the coming of the final hour, have a powerful propensity to capture the imagination.  None more so than those which appear in our tradition, the final revelation sent to mankind. ...

Q&A Judgement in Yemen?

Question At last Friday prayer, the Imām discussed at length a ḥadith from the companion Mu’ādth ibn Jabal, when he was sent to Yemen and his discussion with the Prophet peace be upon him regarding...

Crypto currency and Bitcoin

Question Is Crypto currency such as Bitcoin essentially prohibited because it is issued by unknown people? Some argue that it is not tangible, being not made from anything physical, except being backed by software.  Wealth...

Medicine Men

Introduction ‘Anyone who practices medicine but is not known as a practitioner, and injures a person or inflicts harm on him, will be held liable.’  This statement, purportedly referred to as a Prophetic ḥadith has...