To think according to principle, to possess true faith and believe and accept the true Commands of Islam is known as “Aqeeda”. It is also understood as one’s intention, concept and path that one follows. It must also be understood that the basis of one’s action is one’s Imaan and that the basis […]
The Fourth Caliph, Hazrat Ali (ra) (656-661 A.C.) “You [Ali] are my brother in this world and the next.” (Hadeeth) Hazrat Ali’s Election After Uthman’s martyrdom, the office of the caliphate remained unfilled for two or three days. Many people insisted that Ali should take up the office, but he was embarrassed by the fact […]
The Third Caliph, Hazrat Usman (ra) (644-656 A.C.) “Every Prophet has an assistant, and my assistant will be Uthman.”(Hadeeth) Hazrat Usman’s Election When ‘Umar fell under the assassin’s dagger, before he died the people asked him to nominate his successor. ‘Umar appointed a committee consisting of six of the ten companions of the Prophet (peace […]
The Second Caliph, Hazrat Umar (ra)(634-644 A.C.) “God has placed truth upon Umar’s tongue and heart. (hadeeth)” ‘Umar’s Life During his last illness Abu Bakr had conferred with his people, particularly the more eminent among them. After this meeting they chose ‘Umar as his successor. ‘Umar was born into a respected Quraish family thirteen years after […]
The First Caliph, Hazrat Abu Bakar (ra) (632-634 A.C.) “If I were to take a friend other than my Lord, I would take Abu Bakr as a friend.” (Hadeeth) Election to the Caliphate The Prophet’s closest Companion, Abu Bakr, was not present when the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) breathed his last in the […]
Terrorism – Islam’s Viewpoint Islamic Fiqh Council, Saudi Arabia. Source: Muslim World League Journal, Jumad al-Ula 1423/July 2002 CE During its sixteenth session, which was held between 21-27 Shawwal 1422 H (5-10 January 2002), the Islamic Fiqh Council laid emphasis on the fact that extremism, violence, and terrorism have no connection whatsoever with Islam. […]