Tag: Moderation الوسطية
Beware of Hatred and Malice in Islam
“Do not hate each other, do not envy each other, do not turn away from each other, but rather be servants of Allah as brothers.”
–Sahih Muslim 2559
Are Muslims forbidden from greeting Non-Muslims with Peace?
Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to initiate the greeting of peace with non-Muslims? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful It is permissible to initiate the greeting of peace with non-Muslim citizens if this serves a beneficial purpose such as maintaining good relations with [...]
An-Nawawi on the Virtue of Kindness, Tolerance, and Gentleness
Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful An-Nawawi records in his book, Riyad us-Saliheen: Allah said: الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ فِي السَّرَّاءِ وَالضَّرَّاءِ وَالْكَاظِمِينَ الْغَيْظَ وَالْعَافِينَ عَنِ النَّاسِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ The believers are those who spend in charity during ease and hardship and who restrain their [...]
An-Nawawi on the Virtue of Forgiveness and Pardoning the Ignorant
Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful An-Nawawi records in his book, Riyad us-Saliheen: Allah said: خُذِ الْعَفْوَ وَأْمُرْ بِالْعُرْفِ وَأَعْرِضْ عَنِ الْجَاهِلِينَ Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant. Surah Al-A’raf 7:199 And Allah said: وَإِنَّ السَّاعَةَ لَآتِيَةٌ ۖ فَاصْفَحِ [...]
Are suicide bombings lawful in Islam?
Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Are suicide bombings or “martyrdom operations” allowed in Islam? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Our position is that suicide bombings are unlawful in every circumstance as it involves the deliberate destruction of one’s life and often involves killing innocent bystanders. Suicide is [...]
Are images, pictures, photos, and cartoons forbidden in Islam?
Share By Abu Amina for FaithinAllah.org Question: Is it forbidden for Muslims to use pictures and photos for useful purposes? Is it permissible to use images for education or to keep memories of family members? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Image-making (tasweer) is a controversial issue among Muslims due to [...]
An-Nawawi on the Virtue of Kindness to Women
Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful An-Nawawi records in his book, Riyad us-Saliheen: Allah said: وَعَاشِرُوهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ Live with them in kindness. Surah An-Nisa 4:19 And Allah said: وَلَن تَسْتَطِيعُوا أَن تَعْدِلُوا بَيْنَ النِّسَاءِ وَلَوْ حَرَصْتُمْ ۖ فَلَا تَمِيلُوا كُلَّ الْمَيْلِ فَتَذَرُوهَا كَالْمُعَلَّقَةِ وَإِن تُصْلِحُوا [...]
Did the Prophet burn down people’s houses for missing the prayer?
Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Some people claim the Prophet burned down people’s houses because they were absent from prayer. Is it true? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful There is a tradition of the Prophet which states that he wanted to burn down the houses of the [...]
Islam is a Peace Offering to the World
“O people, spread peace, feed the hungry, and pray at night when people are sleeping and you will enter Paradise in peace.”
–Sunan Ibn Majah 1334
An-Nawawi on the Virtue of Modesty, Shyness, and Good Conscience
Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org An-Nawawi recorded in his book, Riyad us-Saliheen: Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, passed by a man from the helpers who was admonishing his brother about modesty. The Prophet said: دَعْهُ فَإِنَّ الْحَيَاءَ مِنَ الإِيمَانِ Let him be, for modesty is part of [...]
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