Academic Discussions
By: Shaykh Mufti Khalid Saifullah Al Rahmani Formatted to English by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Definition The literal meaning of ‘signature’ is handwriting, however, technically, it means writing one’s name as a mark to represent oneself. One may write one’s name so simply that others can imitate it easily or the name can also be written in…
By Mufti Khalid Saifullah Al-Rahmani Translated by Shaykh Yusuf Badat The Islamic law does not limit its followers in wearing a specific colour. Islam respects the preferences and temperaments of humans. Hence, Islamic jurists (fuqahā) state, “There is no objection in any colour of clothing” (al-Durr al-Mukhtār). The Prophet’s (peace and blessings upon him) Preference: White…
By Shaykh Mushtaq Shaikh “O Allah, I beg You for sound health, chastity, integrity, good character, and cheerful submission to fate.”[1] Noble Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) Introduction No creature is immune from sickness. Humans to animals, fish to birds, all creatures are prone to illnesses throughout their earthly life. From all these creatures,…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar – Mathabah Foundation Observing the Taräwëh prayer during the blessed nights of Ramaźhän is an extremely virtuous act. Many benefits have been enumerated in various hadëths regarding its observance. Amongst them is; whoever stands [in prayer during the nights of] Ramaźhän with ëmän and hope [in Allah’s reward], all his past…