Islamic Concepts

The year 2011 ended with an irreversibly changed Middle East where the hegemony of several dictators collapsed at the hands of their oppressed populations. The Syrian and Yemeni peoples' immense sacrifice and desire for change continue into 2012. There is little doubt that the world will further witness the collapse of other dictatorial regimes in the region. Whilst the Muslims of the Middle [ ... ]

With the beginning of the uprisings in the Arab world some scholars now and again issued fatawa against the revolutionaries and the groups active in the uprisings and declared it haram to rebel against the rulers, some even termed them as "Khawarij". This article will discuss the "Khawarij" and its meaning and its application in detail and reality and the ruling of rebelling against the rule [ ... ]

All praise and thanks is to ONLY Allah(swt). All praise is to only Allah(swt) the Lord, the Creator and the Provider of the world. He(swt) alone we ask for help and guidance and to Him(swt) alone we give our thanks. How unfortunate and ungrateful most humans are towards their creator when we do not appreciate what Allah(swt) does for us.   Allah(swt) says: وَلَقَدْ مَكَّنَّا [ ... ]

Labbaika Allahumma labbaik!
Abdullah bin ‘Umar narrated that the Talbiya of Allah’s Messenger: “I respond to Your call O Allah, I respond to Your call, and I am obedient to Your orders, You have no partner, I respond to Your call All the praises and blessings are for You, All the sovereignty is for You, And You have no partners with you.” (Bukhari) The aim of this article is not to equ [ ... ]