morality

  • Usul/Ethics – What is righteousness according to the Qur’an?

    What is righteousness according to the Qur’an? ‘Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, ˹needy˺ travellers, beggars,

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  • Ethics: Selflessness – Zayd wanted the reformation of the ummah

    Selflessness – Zayd wanted to sacrifice himself for God & the well-being of the Ummah! Ima̅m Zayd had dedicated his life to Allah. He would only think about what would be in the best interest of the ummah and what would satisfy its Creator. He would never hesitate to do whatever would serve the ummah

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  • Theology/Fiqh/Politics: Replies to those who prohibit fighting against the Muslim tyrants

    Replies to the Proofs Presented by Those Who Prohibit Fighting Against the Tyrant Bismillah Regarding the proof from the Qur’ān that they use, they say that the verse {O you who believe, obey Allah, obey the Messenger and those who hold authority among you} (Q. 4:59) proves that one is obligated to obey Muslim rulers—just

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  • Theology: Major sin, Faith & Absolute Obedience to rulers

    Major Sin, Imaan (Faith) & Obedience to rulers Bismillah Hudhayfa ibn al-Yaman reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: ‘Rulers after me will come who do not follow my guidance and my Sunnah. Some of their men will have the hearts of devils in a human body.I said, “O Messenger

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  • Politics/Theology/Fiqh: Is it permissible to obey a tyrannical Muslim Imam?

    Justice of the Imam – Is it permissible to obey a tyrannical Muslim? We say that it is not only permissible to remove a tyrannical Muslim leader, but it is a collective obligation. We also hold that it is not permissible or obligatory to obey such a ruler. We support our statement by the Book

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  • Theology: Categories of Tawhid by Dr Muhammad al-Mass’ari

    Categories of Tawhid by Dr Muhammad al-Mass’ari Bismillah (1) Tawhid of Adh-Dhaat (of the self/essence): “Al-Asmaa’ and As-Siffat” (Names and attributes). And there are branches falling under it. (2) Tawhid of Al-Khalq (creation), At-Takwin (Formation) and bringing into being from nothing. (3) Tawhid of At-Tadbir (management) and At-Tassaruf (disposal). (4) Tawhid of Al-Hakimiyah (ruling and

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  • Politics/Social-Theory: Muslims as stand-bearers of justice – Salahuddin al-Ayyubi

    Muslims as stand-bearers of justice – The leadership of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi “Justice was one of the most prominent characteristics of Salahad-Deen’s leadership. He believed that justice was one of thefundamental principles of Allah in this universe; his conviction wasthat justice was one of the fruits of strong faith. He had learned thatfrom his master who

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  • The Kufr & Shirk of the house of Saud – Hakimiyya/Sovereignty belongs to God alone! Openly standing at war with Allah, they have sought to amplify these problems as well as mislead the public. All the while acting in private service to their masters, the leaders of kufr and tyrannical oppression; they have brazenly changed

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  • Theology/Usul – What is the “Deen”?! – by Muhammad al-Mass’ari

    What is the “Deen”?! Our (the Muslim community’s) understanding of the Deen is that it means a complete methodology for life, i.e. a specific way of living, established upon the basis of a comprehensive Aqeedah (belief) concerning the universe, the human being and life; their relationship with what is prior to them (and that is

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  • Justice/Politics – Striving against oppression

    “By Allāh, if I find none but me, I will stand in their way (against the oppressors) until I am sent back to my Salaf (Righteous Predecessors)!” Surah 3:185 – Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So, he who is drawn away

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