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The Thinking For Change : Its Reality And Basis

The following is a useful article written by a brother some years ago. The thinking for change is essential in life. It is a thinking that exists inevitably in people and exists by the mere feeling of life alone. It is one the most important types of thinking. The thinking for change, whether it concerns the changing of individuals and their situation, or societies, or the circumstances of peoples and nations, or anything that requires change, involves the change of people in their quality as human beings. Any discussion about the thinking for change must start by determining a view to change itself, and a view to the human being. CHANGE Change is motion (Harakah) and motion is life (Hayat). Stagnation (Jamoud) is death. In fact, life is nothing but a manifestation of growth (Namoo) and motion. Indeed, change is evolution, in that, it aims at the transference of a matter from one situation to another situation. Life, in all its manifestations, is in continuous motion and hence, change.

Are we allowed to give Sadaqah from interest (riba) money?

The following is an article written by a brother some time ago but is still useful. Are we allowed to give sadaqah from the interest that we earn on the money in our bank accounts? The question itself contains several errors that need to be closely examined. 1. Muslims are servants of Allah (swt), who worship Him (swt) and abide by His (swt) commands and prohibitions wherever they are, whether in Dar al-Islam (the Islamic State or the Khilafah), or in Dar al-Kufr (any land in which Islam is not implemented comprehensively. At present, all countries fall under this category). A Muslim must adhere to the Shari‘ah in his relationship with his Creator, himself and with other people, be they Muslims or non-Muslims. Therefore, he should be aware of Allah’s (swt) ruling, regarding things and actions, and he should adhere to the rule before committing any action because he will be held responsible on the Day of Judgement for his actions and sayings. Allah (swt) says, “Therefore, by your Lord,