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Etiquettes in Islam – Introduction

As Islam is claimed to be a complete religion, then part of this religion must guide us as to how we should carry ourselves with regards to manners and etiquettes. This article will introduce the concept of etiquettes in Islam and will show that Islam itself, apart from the concept of monotheism, prophethood, and resurrection, has more to do with our lives than simply faith in the unseen. Rather, Islam is a fully blown way of life that covers all aspects of life, starting from faith, through to minuscule details such as how to eat, sleep, and more. Definitions: Etiquette by definition is a noun that means: conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion. a prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony, as at a court […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 9, 2017

Jurisprudence

Paying zakat on gold or silver.

Do we have to pay zakat on gold or silver at home? And if so how much? What if it has been made in to jewellery? There are ten things we must pay zakat for. Of those ten (unless you are a farmer and have cattle or certain plant products), we only need to be concerned with three: Gold, Silver and Business goods. Gold and silver are covered here. A number of issues needs to be firstly resolved in answering these questions. What is zakat payable on? Zakat is gold and silver is only payable if minted and if they are legal tender generally accepted as currency in business, even if they are defaced but accepted as currency (for example a damaged gold coin), zakat is still obligatory. If it is minted but not accepted as currency prevalently, then no […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 9, 2017

Quran

Introduction To Memorisation

I leave behind amongst you two weighty things: The Book of Allahﷻ and my Progeny – The Purified Household Peace Be Upon Them, and never shall these two ever separate till they return to me by the Pool (of Paradise). The Prophet of Allahﷻ, blessings be upon him and his Purified Household. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم إني تارك فيكم الثقلين: كتاب الله وعترتي أهل بيتي، وإنهما لن يفترقا حتى يردا علي الحوض The Prophet blessings be upon him and his Purified Household, has stated in narrations that are agreed upon by both major schools of thought, in multiple ways and at multiple times, that he leaves with us two significant and invaluable resources, which are inseparable. In another similar narration, he states that we shall never go astray if we hold fast on to these two […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 6, 2017

Parables

Parable 47: Why are problems and hardships ever present in the world we live in?

A passer-by goes by a crystal glass shop and notices some drinking glasses on display on the shop-front that were placed upside-down. After looking at them for a little while, the passer-by goes in, picks one of the glasses up and complains to the shop keeper, asking why these glasses are sealed from the top yet bottomless. The shop keeper smiles and says that if you look at it the right way and hold it the right way up, both of those problems will be resolved. Yes, many of the problems are based upon incorrect beliefs and ideas. We imagine that the world is for convenience and comfort, and so we ask why there is inconvenience and discomfort. Like someone sitting in a kebab restaurant and complaining as to why there is no shower here? That individual needs to understand […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 6, 2017

Parables

Parable 46: How does Islam view non-believing countries?

Islam is an innate religion and at the discretion and freedom of each individual. So relations, while keeping freedoms and discretions, has no problem in it. A child on the dining table with spoon in hand, fills their spoon with food and messily misses the mouth spilling food all over their own clothes and table. The mother becomes upset and takes the spoon to feed the child herself, yet despite being fed, the child may say, with full contentment that they would prefer to have the spoon in their own hand rather than having the spoon in someone else’s hand and being fed. That is, even if it means creating a big mess!! In the first ten years after the Revelation to the Prophet blessings be upon him and his Purified Household, and perhaps because of the large number […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 6, 2017

Parables

Parable 45: How should we deal with bitter experiences in our life?

When we sit down to dine, we might have both sweet, spicy, and pickled foods, children may favour the sweets and completely ignore the pickled foods, but as adults, we know both are important. Bitter experiences in our life also have benefits, consider the following: Attention is directed towards Allahﷻ during difficult times in our life. It makes one able to consider things more thoroughly and flourish in their ability to think outside the square. May in fact be a form of washing off our past sins and slip ups. Ability to better appreciate the blessings we are surrounded with and have come to consider for granted. With regards to experiences there are three groups of people: The children that are upset when the moment spices and pickles enter their mouths, the teenagers that simply put up with it, and […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 5, 2017

Parables

Parable 44: Presenting yourself at religious events is a form of showing yourself to others… is this a form of hypocrisy and showing off?

Firstly, every form of showing yourself and being seen by others is not forbidden/harram. For example, husband and wife make themselves presentable and beautify themselves for each other’s pleasure and that is a form of worship in itself. Islam advices us to attend mosques for prayers and that also is a form of showing yourself, but it is for the glorification of religious rituals. The mourning for Imam HusseinPBUH ([1]) through presence on roads and public places is a form of public demonstration, but hidden within this public display is worship. Secondly, the presence of some individuals in such gatherings and in mosques can itself practically encourage others and is a form of propagation to others. If the well-respected individuals and those we look up to go to the local mosques, the community will also naturally follow the lead. Showing […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 5, 2017

Parables

Parable 43: For the sake of saving face and avoiding humiliation, are we able to abandon the prayer for rain?

In competitions, sportsmen and women do not say we are too afraid of losing so we won’t enter the sports field. Footballers must participate in the competition, goal conceding or goal scoring. Even if losses come hard and heavy, the team continues to participate in the competition. Napoleon said that he was defeated in fourteen operations before he finally found his success. Based on narrations, during droughts we must participate in the prayers of rain. We must fulfil our duties. Whether it rains as a result or not rests ultimately with Allahﷻ .

S.L. Al-Hakim July 5, 2017

Parables

Parable 42: With respect to blaming and mockery on the path of the Truth that we hear, what duties do we have?

Someone hired out a camel to go from Cairo to Abbaseye. The traveller climbed on to the camel’s back and the guide held on to the bridle of the camel and walked alongside them. During their travel, the guide would quietly, and sometimes loudly, mock and make fun of his customer. But since the traveller was alone, foreign and in need, the guide continued with his audacious behaviour throughout. During this trip, a person saw this occurrence and asked the traveller if he knew what the guide was muttering? The traveller replied affirmatively. So he was asked why he continued to put up with it? The traveller replied: If the guide takes me to my destination and the path he is taking through is correct, what he says is not important. In Surah Mutaffifeen (The Stinters), a number of different […]

S.L. Al-Hakim July 5, 2017

Parables

Parable 41: What is the role of leadership in the Islamic community?

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S.L. Al-Hakim July 5, 2017

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Etiquettes in Islam – Introduction

Paying zakat on gold or silver.

Introduction To Memorisation

Parable 47: Why are problems and hardships ever present in the world we live in?

Parable 46: How does Islam view non-believing countries?

Parable 45: How should we deal with bitter experiences in our life?

Parable 44: Presenting yourself at religious events is a form of showing yourself to others… is this a form of hypocrisy and showing off?

Parable 43: For the sake of saving face and avoiding humiliation, are we able to abandon the prayer for rain?

Parable 42: With respect to blaming and mockery on the path of the Truth that we hear, what duties do we have?

Parable 41: What is the role of leadership in the Islamic community?

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