Shūrā (Consultation) is not Democracy!

Source: ‘Umda at-Tafāsir by al-Allāmah Ahmad ibn Muhammad Shākir رحمه الله ﷽ “…and consult them in the matter, and when you have decided, then rely upon Allāh…” (al-Qur’an 3: 159) This verse “… and consult them in the matter …” and “… and whose affair is [determined by] consultation among themselves …” are used by individuals who play with the religion in our time, from … Continue reading Shūrā (Consultation) is not Democracy!

The Signs of the People of Desires

Source: al-Intisāru lis-Sunnah by Shaykh Muhammad Bāzmūl حفظه الله ﷽ From their signs are the following; 1) Not yielding to the truth and the proof when it is clarified to them. 2) Accusing the truth and it’s people of mistakes. 3) Not following and implementing the way of the Salaf in their argumentation and deduction. 4) Not complying with the etiquette of dialogue. 5) The person of … Continue reading The Signs of the People of Desires

Who are the People of the Book?

Source: ‘Umdatu-Tafāsīr by al-Allāmah Ahmad ibn Muhammad Shākir رحمه الله ﷽ Allāh says: “This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And [lawful in marriage are] chaste women from among the believers and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture before you, … Continue reading Who are the People of the Book?