Literally, Anathema or Curse (lanat) means, “to dispel from the bounty of Allah” TYPES OF ANATHEMA IN ISLAM There are three types of Anathema (la’nat): To curse someone as cursed In Canon of Islam (Sheri’ah). E.g. Curse of Allah on pagans, Curse of Allah on liars, Curse on those men who disguise as women and … Read more
Allah says in Qur’an: “That everyman receives only what he makes an effort for” [Al Qur’an 53:39] Thus, some people, on the basis of this Verse, deny one’s prayers for others. But it is wrong. Hazrat Ibn-e-Abbas (r.a.) said: Following verse rescinded the above verse: “And those who believed and whose descendants followed them in … Read more
Allama Ragab Asfahani writes, “Immaculate or Khalis means, Clean, Something having impurity and this impurity if taken off, this it will be called Immaculate or Khalis. In Qur’an, Muslims are named as Mukhlis or Immaculate because they are free and pure from the practices of Jews and Ansars. And Ikhlas means, to be free from … Read more
An Imam is one who is followed by people. Further, an Imam is one whose verbs (Islamic expressions) are followed by other people. Allah says in Holy Qur’an, “The day (of judgement) on which we will call all the people with their Spiritual Leaders (Imams)” (Al Qur’an Surah Banu Israel 71) IMAM ACCORDING TO AHLE-SUNNAH … Read more
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM! Heaven: The word “Jannah” has been derived from the word “Jann” which means “to hide something”. Jannah (Heaven) is so called because its land has been hidden by the dense gardens & orchards. According to Hazrat Ibn-e-Abbas رضی اللّہ تعلا عنہ , The word “Jannah” is in plural terms because there are … Read more
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM! Martyr, in Islamic terms, is a person who dies in the way of Allah i.e. by doing something for his religion. There is vast bounty for such a person. Immediately after dying, he is well honoured by angels, Huurs are presented to him & he is given the message of his eternal … Read more
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM! Allah عزوجل says in Qur’an: “Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. And for them is a great punishment.” [Al Qur’an 2:7] Hazrat Hazifa رضی اللّہ تعلا عنہ narrates that Muhammad صل اللّہ علیہ وسلم said: “Mischiefs (fitna) are presented … Read more
* Hazrat Abdullah (رحمت اللّہ ) said that meaning of Imaan is the name of asserting something. * Hazrat Zahri (رحمت اللّہ ) said that Imaan signifies action (amal). * Rabiya bin Anas (رحمت اللّہ ) said that Imaan means to fear. Thus combining all these, we get the meaning as follows: Believer (Momin) is … Read more
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM! Saying “Ameen” after Surah Al-Fatiha is righteous (or Mustahab) in Islam. “Ameen” can be examplified with “Yaseen”. It means “O Allah! Undertake my grants”. Righteousness (Mustahab) of saying “Ameen” is backed by the Hadith of Wail Bin Hajar (r.a.) narrated by Masnad Ahmad, Abu Dawood & Trimidhi (r.a.) According to him, “I heard … Read more
Hazrat Adi Bin Hatim who accepted Islam under the influence of Prophet Muhammad (sal allah ho alaihi wasallim) narrated: Once the group (lashkar) of Prophet Muhammad (sal allah ho alaihi wasallim) captured my aunt (paternal) along with some other men. She was taken to ProphetMuhammad (sal allah ho alaihi wasallim). She said,”My care taker (i.e. me) … Read more
