CRYPTOCURRENCY AND BITCOIN
The development of e-commerce has given birth to new terms such as electronic funds transfer, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange, internet marketing, automated data collection systems, etc. They all designate certain key components of the sophisticated e-commerce system. The concepts of e-business such as e-commerce and e-banking are acceptable in Islam since the default […]
WHAT IS THE SIN OF QARADAAWI? (VOLUME 3)
“If Allah had presented Himself as a candidate in the election, He would not have gotten the high percentage of votes gotten by the eventual winner” This is another famous kufr statement attributed to Sheikh Qaradaawi that needs to be discussed and cleared. Many a propagandist have shared the voice of Al-Qaradaawi largely without bothering […]
THEORY OF THE FIRST VERSE REVEALED
Imam Suyuuti in his book الإتقان, mentioned four sayings as regard the first Verse/Surah revealed by Allah. The First Saying: The first five verses of Suratu ‘Alaq. And the evidence of this is the famous hadeeth of Aaisha radiya Allahu anhaa that says the prophet was in the cave of Hira when Jibreel came and […]
INSTALLMENT LOAN
To lay a claim against a business transaction, there must be explicit and distinctive evidence to prove it. The default Islamic ruling as regard business transaction is permissibility until proven otherwise. As it is the right of mankind to innovate any form of business transaction they deemed beneficial to them and the society – in […]
Sorcery/Charm: Between Fact and Fiction (Volume 1)
It is the belief of some Muslims today that Sihr(sorcery/witchcraft) is not real; it is mere fiction that has no impact and effect on mankind. They go extreme in displaying their “over taqwa” syndrome by submitting their mothers names to the public space and dare anyone who believes in the efficacy of Sihr to enchant/cast […]
PRE-MARITAL MEDICAL TESTS حكم الفحص الطبي قبل الزواج
The medical procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, or to determine a course of treatment before marriage is what we call “Premarital Medical Tests”. And this discussion in light of Islam will not be for singles intending to take first wife only; rather those who still wish to marry more […]
DEMOCRACY IS NOT KUFRU
Questioner: What is the ruling of democracy in Islam and is democracy outrightly kufr(disbelief)? Ibn Taofeeq Abdul Azeez: Democracy is not outrightly kufr; democracy is just like a transparent vessel that only reflects its content. It is how you practice your democracy that makes it kufru or otherwise. Democracy is not the same everywhere in […]
WHO IS THAT SCHOLAR???
Sheikh Al-Albaani – may Allah be pleased with his soul and bless him – was a phenomenon and a scholar who tried his best in the field of knowledge. Despite, some set of Muslims equate his views and opinions as the only legitimate representation of the Salaf(the righteous predecessors of the first three generations). Hence, […]
WHAT IS THE SIN OF QARADAAWI? (Volume 2)
In the first volume of this series, we discussed the allegation levelled against Sheikh Yuusuf Al-Qaradaawi whereby he was accused of kufr for saying: “الحرية مقدمة على تطبيق الشريعة”“Freedom is a precursor to shari’ah application”. Another famous allegation in which he was accused of kufr and labelled mubtadee'(innovator) for, is his statement when Pope John […]
Fiqh Aspect of Salatul Eid (part 2)
Question Four: If the worshipper raises his hands along with the tekbeeraat, should he place the hands on the chest or on the thighs after the tekbeeraat? Answer: This is another question differed upon by the Jurists. The Hanafiyyah opined he should place the hands on the chest after each tekbeer; while the Shaafi’iyah opined […]