Quenching A Future Imam's Learning Aspiration
Is it necessary for a woman to cover her face in the presence of strangers (who are not her designated Mahaarim) according to Shariáh? This question is answered in this article in the context of the claim that the veil or Niqaab is primarily ‘a social requirement and custom according to the environment and custom, and according to the environment and customs of a particular country.’
A question often arises about what the people today frequently do on the 27th night or another night of Ramadān. They adorn the masjid with carpets, hang many lamps and appoint huffāz that are quick in their recitation and have good retention to complete the whole Qur’ān in a single night during Salāt al-Tarāwīh
Each one of the four famous jurists, Imām Abū Hanīfah, Imām Mālik, Imām al-Shāfi‘ī and Imām Ahmad Rahimahumullāh have consensus on the issue of prohibition of musical instruments. Imam John Yahya Ederer defends a view in conflict with this unanimous position of the four Imāms. Mawlana Zameelur Rahman deconstructs Imam John Yahya’s argument which is premised on a wrong analysis of historical facts and hadiths. The deconstruction of the wrong premises on hadiths presented by Mawlana Zameelur Rahman after contextualising them and assessing their academic position makes an interesting read in hadith.
Recently our local mosque decided to upgrade their carpets to a new one. When we spoke to the Imam we showed our concern about the intricate patterns on the older carpets which at times could be construed as drawings of animate objects. After a brief review of the issue from fiqh perspective, I will present the “before” and “after” snippet of the carpet at our local mosque…
Aside from taking ‘uloom from Imam al Malik rahimahullah, Imam Shafi‘i rahimahullah aslo sat at the feet of one of the most prominent students of Imam Abu Haneefah rahimahullah (i.e. Imam Muhammad al Shaybani rahimahullah).
The forces of evil are notorious for plotting in order to tarnish the reputation of those who tread the path of truth. The hypocrites plotted against Nabi salallahu alayhi wasallam by making false accusations against his wife `Aisha radiallahu anha. However, truth always prevails. The evildoers and their lies are bound to fail sooner or later.
Tawassul and wasilah literally mean to make a request or supplicate through a means. It is permissible for one to request Allah Ta’ala to accept his dua through the medium of some deeds or the rank of certain individuals as this may be closer to acceptance.