By Abu Amina Elias / 31 Jul 2013

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

An-Nawawi records in his book Riyad us-Saliheen:

Zaid ibn Khalid Al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

 مَنْ فَطَّرَ صَائِمًا كَانَ لَهُ مِثْلُ أَجْرِهِ غَيْرَأَنَّهُ لَا يَنْقُصُ مِنْ أَجْرِ الصَّائِمِ شَيْئًا

By Abu Amina Elias / 27 Jul 2013

Question:

Are Muslims taught to hate the infidels?

Answer:

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

The Prophet taught Muslims to love goodness for all creation, to treat people the way they would love to be treated, and to hate sinful deeds but not the sinners who commit them.

By Abu Amina Elias / 27 June 2013

Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to torture criminals?

Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

It is not lawful for Muslims to torture people or inflict any pain upon criminals beyond the limits prescribed by Allah.

Hisham ibn Hakim passed by some people in Syria who had been made to stand in the sun and had oil poured over their heads. He asked, “What is this?” It was said, “They are being punished for not paying taxes.” Hisham said: I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: إِنَّاللَّهَيُعَذِّبُالَّذِينَيُعَذِّبُونَفِيالدُّنْيَاVerily, Allah will torture those who torture people in this world.

By 'Allamah Mufti Muhammad Shafi' / 25 June 2013

The difference between tasarruf and karamah is that tasarruf comes about by the usage of natural means, like the imaginative or contemplative faculties, and it is from the commonly acquired skills. Acceptance from Allah Almighty and even being Muslim have no bearing on it, since many disbelievers like the Brahmans of India and the atheists of Europe called “Mesmerists” today perform it.

By Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani / 22 June 2013

Know that Allah (Exalted is He) created man for His worship.

Thus, Allah (Exalted is He) states in the Noble Qur’an:

“I have not created jinn and humankind but to worship Me.”(Qur’an 51:56)

Meaning, I created jinn and man only for one purpose, which is My worship. The original purpose of man’s life and the original purpose of his coming into this world and residing in the world is that he worships Allah (Magnificent is His Glory).

By Abu Amina Elias / 13 June 2013 

This is a text of Sunni Creed by Imam Abu Ja’far At-Tahawi, the outstanding student of Imam Abu Hanifa.

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

By Abu Amina Elias / 8 June 2013

Question:

Are suicide bombings or “martyrdom operations” allowed in Islam?

By Sami Zaatari / 5 June 2013

One of the miraculous events that took place during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was his night journey from Makkah to the city of Jerusalem, this event is known as Al-Isra wal Mi’raj. The event is relayed to us in the Noble Quran:

“Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al- Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing. (all things).” (17:1)

By Mohammed Haroon Abasoomer / 4 June 2013

Question:

What is the virtue of spending on one’s family on the day of ‘Ashura and what is the authenticity of the hadith that encourages this sort of spending?

Answer:

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is reported to have said: “Whoever expands his expenditure on his family on the day of ‘Ashura, Allah I will inflate his sustenance for the rest of that year.”

By Abu Amina / 3 June 2013

Question:

Is it forbidden for Muslims to use pictures and photos for useful purposes? Is it permissible to use images for education or to keep memories of family members?