| Living \r\n the Quran |
Al-Ankabut \r\n (The Spider)
Application of the Qur'an: A Dynamic Process \r\n
Living in the Shade of the Qur'an: \r\n The Real Sweetness of Faith \r\n
It is not a Book of Abstract Theories: \r\n
It is sheer arrogance on our part to become satisfied with our deeds \r\n and claim that what we are doing is sufficient for us. We should always \r\n keep in mind that we will not enter Paradise on the basis of our deeds \r\n but only because of Allah's mercy. Therefore we should always strive to \r\n better ourselves, in order to please Allah, in the same way that many \r\n of us strive to better ourselves in our work and study. \r\nSource: |
| \r\n Understanding the Prophet's Life |
| \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n The Lesser of Two Evils \r\nWhen interests conflict, lower interest is sacrificed for the \r\n sake of higher interest, and private interest is sacrificed for \r\n the sake of common interest, and the owner of private interest \r\n is to be compensated for his loss. Also in cases of conflicting \r\n interests, temporary interest is forsaken in favour of long-term \r\n or permanent interest; superficial interest is neglected for the \r\n sake of real interest, and sure interest is given precedence over \r\n uncertain interest. \r\nIn the Treaty of Hudaibia, we saw the Prophet (peace be upon \r\n him) give prominence to real, basic and future interests over \r\n some considerations that others would never have relinquished. \r\n He agreed to such conditions that at first glance seemed unfair \r\n or humiliating to Muslims; he agreed \r\n to the removal of the phrase, \"In the name of Allah, Most \r\n Merciful, Most Compassionate\", in whose place was written \r\n \"In The name of God\": He also agreed \r\n not to be mentioned as the Messenger of Allah in the pact, and \r\n to write his name only as Muhammad Ibn Abdullah. The examples \r\n are many. If evils conflict and \r\n some of them are indispensable, then one should choose the lesser \r\n of two evils and the lower of two degrees of harm prescribed. \r\nMuslim Scholars have prescribed that harm should be eliminated \r\n as much as possible and that a lesser harm should not be eliminated \r\n with a greater harm. A minor harm should be tolerated if such \r\n tolerance would make it possible to avoid a major harm, and private \r\n harm should be accepted for the sake of avoiding common harm. \r\nMany examples of this are mentioned in books on the \"rules \r\n of Fiqh\" or \"similarities and analogies\". \r\nIf interests and evils conflict, they should be examined carefully \r\n in terms of their size, effect and duration. \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n It is not enough that we should accept this concept in theory, \r\n but rather we have to apply it in practice, for many of the differences \r\n among the active Islamist groups are related to these balances. \r\n \r\n Source: |
| Teens' \r\n Deen |
\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What's the Deal with \r\n Being a Muslim? \r\n I am a Muslim; You are a Muslim. \r\n You parents are also most likely Muslims. All of us belong to \r\n the community of Islam! \r\n A Muslim is an individual who accepts Islam as the way of \r\n life. Islam is his or her faith. \r\n Islam his or her way. A Muslim, whether young \r\n or old, acts as Islam tells him or her to act. \r\n \r\n As Muslims, we follow the guidance \r\n and commands given to us by Allah, as a manual! \r\n He told us what is right and what is wrong. We \r\n accept Allah's guidance (Quran) and we follow His message by \r\n our own choice. We do this because we know they are of great \r\n benefit to us. This belief guides us in our \r\n actions. \r\n If every action of a young Muslim is done to please Allah, \r\n and performed in obedience to Him, then it is an act of worship \r\n (Ibadah)! Every person \r\n is the servant (Abd) of Allah on earth. Everyone is \r\n an agent or representative (Khalifah) of Allah in this \r\n world. \r\n Everything a person has is a trust from Allah. A \r\n representative does not work according to his own wishes. \r\n He follows the instructions of his Master, because he represents \r\n the Master. \r\n \r\n \r\n Therefore, as representatives \r\n (Khalifahs) of Allah, we cannot follow the instructions \r\n of others. Nor can we have guidance from sources \r\n other than from Allah. By our choice we must obey Allah. Only \r\n then will we be Allah's true Khalifahs and servants! \r\nOf course, we might be tempted \r\n to disobey Allah. We might decide that we \r\n want to do whatever we like. But we have to remember that \r\n if we disobey Him, we will suffer great loss. Our \r\n life is a test for us. As Muslims, we shall \r\n not disobey Allah in any way. We must do our utmost to be \r\n successful in the test! \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Source: |
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