Islamic Revival

Question: The hadith, 'As you are, rulers will be appointed over you”, is this hadith daif (weak). What is the authenticity of it? Answer: Ad-Daleemi in the musnad al-Firdaws reported this hadith on the authority of Abu Bakra with a marfoo’ isnaad (attributed to the prophet). Bayhaqi reported in Sha’b al-Imaan on the authority of Abu Ishaq as-Sabee’I with a mursal isnaad. As-Sayooti said about the Hadith: It is Da’eef (weak). As-Sakhaawi said the isnaad of the hadith is via Yahyah b. Hashim>Yunus b. Ishaq>his father>grandfather>Abu Bakra with a marfoo’ isnad. As-Sakhaawi said about the hadith that the narration of Yahaya is one of those fabricated via Yahayh b. Hisham>Yunus b. Ishaq (>Abu Ishaq) ‘Umar b. ‘Abdullah (as-sabee’I) with a mursal isnaad. He then said this hadith is munqati’ (has a break in the chain) and its transmitter is Yahya b. Hisham is weak (da’eef). In the tazkirat al-Mawdu’aat of Imaam al-Fatani: ‘As you are, rulers will be appointed over you’ i...

It is important that some people do not fall into a trap, whether their intentions are good or bad, of taking Western meanings and applying them on Islamic words by twisting their necks and contrived interpretation. "Ummah Wasat" is a word used in the Qur'an by Allah regarding the Islamic Ummah, and hence it is the best Ummah brought forth for mankind. "Ummah Wasat" is an honorable Qur'anic description bestowed by Allah upon His believing slaves through the message of Islam, and made it their duty to inform the world about its message. "Ummah Wasat" is a specific Shar'iee (legal) criterion, upon which the Ummah of Islam's performance is judged, so we see if it is in a state of trying to please people, or pleasing Allah. Ummah Wasat is this specific criterion; it is this honorable Qur'anic description; and it is this important Qur'anic word. But today, this word no longer holds that important meaning with the people in their daily li...

All praise is due to Allah, and peace be upon our master Muhammed, the seal of the prophets and messengers and the best of all creation, and peace be upon his family and companions, and upon those who followed their guidance and followed their path. Allah, subhanahu wa ta’ala, stated in His Book: “And I have not created Jinn and man except to worship Me”; a verse recited by all Muslims, but many Muslims restrict the meaning of “worship” to rites and individualistic rituals, such as Salat, fasting, Zakat, Hajj, Du’a, and other acts to come closer to Allah, subhanahu wa ta’ala. Their understanding of “‘Ibadah” (worship) does not go beyond these things, even in the slightest. In their view, the economic system, politics, ruling and transactions are all totally unrelated to ‘Ibadah. Truly it is a narrow, limited and impotent understanding of the meaning of ‘Ibadah, far from the vast and comprehensive meaning that Allah has given it, and from what our scholars, from amongst Al-Salaf Al-Saal...

Sultan Abdul Hamid II, one of the last Khalifah's commissioned thousands of photographs of the Uthmani (Ottoman) Khilafah during his time. The following is a link to site containing many of these photographs, it gives us an appreciation of the reality of the Khilafah in that time: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/ahiihtml/ahiisubjindex1.html

The following is a transcript of a discussion presented on this subject and therefore may not be gramatically acurate. The subject of al Qada wal Qadar is a subject that engaged Muslims in a massive debate throughout the centuries, for this reason it is impossible to cover all aspects of this discussion in today’s presentation. The subject of al Qada wal Qadar is an important one, it is from the rational elements of the Aqeeda. It is a subject that many of the Ummah are confused upon to this day. It is a concept that is related to the relationship of this life with the hereafter, if we misunderstood this concept there would be a major vagueness in the relationship between this life and the afterlife in terms of accountability. We may even conclude as those in the past that there is no relationship and therefore can act as we please. Therefore it is important to understand the subject in depth including its origins in history, the different views regarding it and the correct positio...

At any Muslim family gathering, a favourite topic (amongst the men at least) is how best to go about accumulating more wealth. When in attendance at such gatherings, I have often been advised, which stocks and shares to invest in or which riba (interest) based mortgages to enter into. Ironically, those advising me to commit flagrant transgressions against Allah (swt) in an attempt to become more wealthy, were Muslims! Islam teaches us that a man should go and earn his living, and this is a noble act in the eyes of Allah (swt). Most of us have several responsibilities, be they to our parents, our children, or both. There are always bills to pay. Rizq We know through the forewarning of Allah (swt) that we must use only allowed (halal) means in the pursuit of wealth. Why then do some Muslims persist in pursuing their wealth through prohibited (haram) means? Much can be attributed to man’s weakness, and desire for immediate gratification and comfort, which lead to his short sightedness. In...

Click on the following link to go this article, it is one of the best articles I have read on this subject: Introducing the Literary and Linguistic Excellence of the Qur’an The article is from the excellent website: http://www.theinimitablequran.com