It’s no surprise that the topic of protesting is a major issue in our times. Muslims everywhere are eager to make a difference and help correct the wrongs of our geopolitical world with their voices since they cannot do so with their hands. As you can imagine, emotions often run high when the topic is raised. In the West, protesting has a storied history and has been a tool of anti...
The Preamble A big misconception many people in our times have is that we don’t necessarily know how to understand fatawa. Too often, we come across something online or hear something in a general lecture and apply it to specific circumstances, without taking into consideration any nuances at play. This is not correct. Fatawa are not always blanket, for everyone to take and run with...
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) visited a man who was sick and he said, "Be glad, for Allah has said: ‘It is My fire that I afflict upon my sinful servant as his share in place of Hellfire.’"
The Context A sister posted to our sub about some questions and misconceptions she had about Salafiyyah, and what it means to be upon the methodology of the Salaf. She was interested in learning more and getting an "insider’s perspective," if you will, on some of her questions. This post is heavily edited from when it was first posted a year ago, as my understanding of certain...
A user commented: Mahr yes. Wali no. In Hanafi law, a woman is fully authorized to give herself in nikah without a wali. In fact that is presently the law in Pakistan. A man and a woman can go to oath councilor and register consent in the presence of two witnesses who are already there and it will be considered legal by Islamic law in total absence of a Wali. Other three schools make it mandatory...
The Context As the title suggests, a sister posted to our sub about the guilt and shame she felt from her previous life before being guided. She was despairing, leaving off Salah, and becoming increasingly suicidal. A perfect target for Shaiytaan. May Allah make things easy for her and grant her good. Ameen. The Advice ﷽ Did you know, sister? The Muslim is not allowed to despair in the mercy of...
Does Allah Forgive Everything? I’ve read that Allah forgives everything when you ask Correct. From Qur’an “But whosoever repents after his crime and does righteous good deeds (by obeying Allah), then verily, Allah will pardon him (accept his repentance). Verily, Allah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful” —Qur’an (al-Ma’idah) 5:39 “And He it is Who accepts...
The Context A sister had posted to our sub about wanting to come back to the Deen, but feeling a little overwhelmed and also guilty for her past. Most of the rest can be gleaned from my response, in sha’ Allah. I broke it down into steps to denote priority, so that she (and any others) can know how to distribute their energies, by the permission of Allah. The Advice ﷽ #1 Take Your Shahada...
A’ishah (radhiAllah anha) reported, "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah by the displeasure of people, Allah will suffice him against the people. Whoever seeks the pleasure of people by the displeasure of Allah, Allah will leave him to the patronage of people."
Narrated by Abu Hurayrah (radhiAllah anh) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread salaam amongst yourselves. —Sahih Muslim 54, Ahmad 2/391, at-Tirmidhi 2513 There is much to be said about the love and...