Question & Answers
Crypto currency and Bitcoin
Question Is Crypto currency such as Bitcoin essentially prohibited because it is issued by unknown people? Some argue that it is not tangible, being not made from anything physical, except being backed by software. Wealth cannot be created from nothing, being prohibited in Sharī’ah. Although paper money in origin was based upon the gold standard, even though that link is not there now, it is accepted as being legal tender,
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The Magician
Introduction A morbid fascination with the occult doesn’t seem to be limited to a particular society or civilisation. For some sections of the Muslim Ummah, the ‘supernatural’ occupies a place quite centre stage, at times with a perception that the ills of society are at root caused by the presence and activities of those practising Siḥr – magic. Consequently, the view often regurgitated is that the practitioners of magic
Theology
Tawheed: Recognition & Worship
Executive Summary The very essence of Islam is the testimony that there is no god or deity except Allah and that the Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) is the Messenger of Allah. It is the root of faith (al-‘Imān) from which other branches are built upon. There is no pantheon of gods and goddesses; there are no demi-gods, semi-divine beings and there is
History
‘The one who spoke, was Ja’far ibn Abi Ṭālib…’
The companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), the Ṣaḥābah, hold a truly special place in the history of Islam. Whether one considers the most famous of them or even those that are perhaps less well known, their steadfastness, sacrifice, commitment and devotion is truly unparalleled. It should be of no surprise that they are credited with having the accolade ‘may Allah be pleased with him/her’ after the very
Pillars of Islam
Reminders from the Farewell Pilgrimage
The days of Dhul-Ḥijjah are blessed days, culminating in the day of ‘Arafah, followed by Eid ul-Adha. On the day of ‘Arafah it is worth reminding ourselves of what the Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him) mentioned this very day, which was also the day of his farewell pilgrimage. While the contents of the sermon he (peace be upon him) gave at the farewell pilgrimage are oft-repeated, how often is
Contemporary
Medicine Men
Introduction ‘Anyone who practices medicine but is not known as a practitioner, and injures a person or inflicts harm on him, will be held liable.’ This statement, purportedly referred to as a Prophetic ḥadith has been circulated widely of late. Several have asked about where it has been reported as well as its authenticity. Against the backdrop of society becoming one of an increasing medical tyranny, it is not a
Scholarship
Attendance at Friday prayers
Introduction With several mosques, particularly in London, closing their doors despite any government injunction to do so, several questions have been raised about the viability of convening Friday congregational prayers, Jummah, in other locations. Many have also reluctantly now begun to acknowledge that the various restrictions imposed by government, legal and advisory, are not going to be rescinded any time soon. Indeed, ministers and paid government ‘scientists’ have consistently stated
Prophethood
Prophets
Belief in Prophethood is one of the central tenets of the Islamic faith (al-‘Imān) and there are many facets to this. At its root though, is the idea that revelation and guidance sent from Allah is conveyed via the medium of human beings. Prophethood is carried by mortals; no Prophet or Messenger of Allah is regarded as being divine, semi-divine or angelic. In Islam to believe so, would in fact