On the question of music
Shaykh of Al-Azhar, Shaykh Jad al-Haq Ali Jad al-Haqwas asked a question through a letter published in the magazine Mimbar al-Islam (The Muslim Platform/Pulpit) Number…
Our Faith
Darul Uloom Deoband, India – not just an institute
First published in Two Circles here “This madrasa is not merely an educational institution but a fort for protecting Muslims’ religious and civilizational treasures,” said…
Revisiting “Meaning and Experience of Happiness in Islam”
First published in HAKIM On the 18th of February 2012, Assembly of Intellectual Muslim (HAKIM) have sent six of their members to a lecture organized…
What is Bidah?
With the development of the modern state in the middle east and it’s evolution to totalitarianism (dictatorship and kingship) the list of things declared bidah…
PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ – An Excellent Role Model
A SPECIAL YOUM-AN-NABI MESSAGE The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) in conjunction with Muslims from all over the world join in the commemoration of…
Sending good for the morrow
Allah says in Surah Hashr; ‘O ye who believe! fear Allah, and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the…
Three ingredients for a successful life
Allah made the human family as one people; from the very beginning of creation. And with this came common beliefs and practices throughout the ages….
The turban tradition in Islam
ALLAHUMMA salli ‘ala sahibi al-taj, goes a famous Yemeni prayer — “Our Lord, bless the Owner of the Crown!” The “crown” is the turban, and…
The Best of Planners
Allah says in His Holy Words: ‘They plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is Allah.’ Unfortunately, some people translate…
Hasten to ask for forgiveness
When Allah appointed Hazrat Adam (as) as Khalifa and made his abode the Garden, He gave him one instruction which was to enjoy everything that…