Ghazali on arguing

Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya ...

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Why should our shuyukh be more in touch with our community and culture?

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It is important for those teaching the deen to their community to be in touch with it. In fact, Allah Almighty talked about this openly ...

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How do you balance living in this world and your imaan, without compromising either?

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The answer is a full course question. The simple answer is you have to focus on what Allah Almighty will ask you about. Just ask ...

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What dua should I make when there is extreme weather?

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Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be on him) said: In very hot weather delay the Zuhr prayer ...

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Studying tasawwuf – what to read and what to avoid

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Fix your foundation first Reading Sufi books without proper knowledge or training from the well-educated people in this science, is not a good idea. You ...

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Ghazali on Backbiting – why people do it, when you can do it, how to stop doing it

Imam Ghazali’s book Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The 40 Principles of the Faith is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulumuddin which he ...

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Ghazali on speaking and lies

Imam Ghazali’s book Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The 40 Principles of the Faith is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulumuddin. In his ...

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Is a woman’s voice her awrah?

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O wives of the Prophet, you are not like anyone among women. If you fear Allah, then do not be soft in speech [to men], ...

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Racism and Islamphobia – the tip of an ugly iceberg

Racism and Islamphobia are not acceptable today. There were not acceptable yesterday and will not be acceptable tomorrow. Nike has joined Tetley, Yorkshire Tea and ...

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Can you hold the mushaf (Quran) while praying?

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We should perform our salah as we were taught to pray by the Prophet (peace be on him), who said, as reported by Malik ibn ...

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