TRUSTEES OF MUSJIDS Perhaps it is due to this sad state of affairs that we observe that such people are appointed as trustees who possess wealth and power, even though they do not perform a single Salaat in the Musjid. The result of this is, that daily we find disputes and quarrels in the Musjid which leads to court-cases and non-Muslim judges passing judgement in matters of religion. In reality as the Imaamat of the Musjid is handed to the Ulama, in the same way the trusteeship of the Musjid should … [Read more...]
Advices to Trustees of Masjids
October 16, 2008 By
Advices to Trustees of Masjids It is not permissible to assume the post of mutawalli for the sake of honour and self-esteem. If one takes up this responsibility with this intention, then he would have indulged himself in such a calamity, from which it would be impossible to attain salvation in the hereafter. To assume the responsibility of mutawali it is imperative for one to possess the required qualities and capabilities. If one lacks these, it is advised that he relinquish this sacred duty and … [Read more...]
Innocence
August 27, 2008 By
Credit to Mohammed Hassim who emailed me this piece: Narrated by Abu Huraira (ra): The Prophet[pbuh] said, "Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Haya[modesty] is a part of faith." (Bukhari) Walk into the toy store, and you'll find "baby" dolls dressed in clothing reminiscent of prostitutes' outfits. Walk into the clothing store, and prepubescent girls are already being introduced to tank tops, mini skirts, and items of clothing that were once reserved for mature … [Read more...]
Friday Khutbah: Mankind’s need for Islam
August 8, 2008 By
MANKIND'S NEED FOR ISLAM from Radio Islam by Imâm al-Haram Husayn ibn 'Abdul 'Azîz Aal Sheikh All praise is due to Allâh, Lord of all the worlds, may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allâh, his household and companions. Fellow Muslims! Fear Allâh in your words and deeds, for “Whoever fears Allâh, and keeps his duty to Him, He will provide him a way out (of every difficulty), and He will provide him from sources he could never imagine.†(At-Talâq … [Read more...]
Islamic Brotherhood
August 1, 2008 By
Islamic Brotherhood by Khalid Baig "The Believers are but a single Brotherhood." [Al-Hujurat 49:10] "A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. He does not oppress him, nor does he leave him at the mercy of others." [Sahih Muslim]. The Islamic Brotherhood is not based on economic interests, race, or color. It is based on something infinitely superior: Rejection of falsehood and acceptance of the Truth as revealed by the One True God. Not only is this Brotherhood based on faith, it … [Read more...]
Preparing for Death
July 25, 2008 By
"Suppose you learn today that you have only one more day to live; you'll die tomorrow. How will you spend your last day?" This interview question was posed long before the age of mass media. The interviewer approached prominent scholars and people known for their virtuous lives with the idea that he would compile their answers in a book. Such a book would provide the readers with inspiration for the most important virtues. But the most inspiring response came from the person who did not provide … [Read more...]
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