I always used to think that nasihah literally meant to give advice because that’s how many of us use the term. Apparently, I was wrong: Abu Raqiyyah Tamin bin Aws ad-Dari radi Allahu `anhu, may Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet s.a.w. said: “[Islam] is an-nasihah.” We said, “To whom?” He said, “To Allah, to His book, to His messenger, the leaders of the Muslims and to the general populous of the Muslims” (Muslim). Upon reading this hadith (saying … [Read more...]
Advice on Anger & Hardships
February 12, 2010 By
Sometimes someone becomes angry when a hardship or affliction befalls him. How does Islam look at this situation? People, during circumstances of affliction or difficulties, are at four levels: First Level – Angry Such people become angry. This can be in different ways. For instance, the anger is by the heart as if he is angry at his Lord. So, he gets angry with what Allah has decreed for him, and this (level) is not permissible. It’s possible that it could even … [Read more...]
Advice to Trustees of Masjids
October 17, 2008 By
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...]
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