Islamic Articles & Essays — Aqeedah, Fiqh, Sunnah

Question: What is the ruling of the learned Ulama in this case: A few people are seated in one place together and a person came to them and said, “As Salaamu Alaikum” In Answer the replied “Adaab Arz” or “Tasleemat” or “Bandagi” or one person raised his hand up to his forehead and did not answer any...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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How must one reply to the Salām of a young ghayr mehram woman?

From al-Malfūdh Sharīf, Pg 341: Question How must one reply to the Salām of a young ghayr mehram woman? Answer Reply to her softly in the heart and not loudly.

From al-Malfūdh Sharīf, Pg 341:

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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The Dreadful Noise

From Fatawa Ridawiyyah, volume-27, page-42 Question: What do the scholars of the religion say with regards to the following issue, that a grimly event is going to occur on the Jumu`ah of Ramadhān ul-Mubārak which has been attributed to you by certain people, i.e., Mawlawī Sāhib has stated that a d...

Translated by Najibullah Qadiri

Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Maslak e Ala Hazrat & Ikhtilaaf from Ala Hazrat

Transcribed from a speech by Sayyidi Taajush Shari'ah - Listen to the inspiring and powerful speech here(/audio/speeches/viewdownload/13-allamah-mufti-akhtar-rida-khan-taaj-al-shari-ah/468-maslak-e-ala-hazrat-and-ikhtilaaf-from-ala-hazrat) Quick Links to Particular Points: The Prophet ﷺ is alive(...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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chapter: on it being forbidden to sit on graves

From Imām an-Nawawī’s, Riyadh as-Salihīn: 1766. Abū Hurayrah rađiyAllâhu ánhu reported that the beloved Messenger of Allah śallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam said, It would be better for one of you to sit on a hot coal which burned his clothes and reached his skin than to sit on a grave. Muslim

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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al-Muwatta: Seeking Knowledge

From Imām Mālik’s, al-Muwatta: Seeking Knowledge 1 Yahya related to me from Mālik that he heard that Luqman the Sage made his will and counselled his son, saying, “My son! Sit with the learned men and keep close to them. Allah gives life to the hearts with the light of wisdom as Allah gives life t...

From Imām Mālik’s, al-Muwatta

Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Hate in Islam

Question: asslamualaykum respcted mufti saab. i wanted to know what the opinion of the ulema of the ahl e sunnat have on the aspect of hate in islam 1) is there any thing as hate in islam 2) if there is then what or who should we hate 3) who has the right to hate . anyone or just the ulema. 4) di...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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The wrath upon those who desecrate the graves of the Friends of Allah

The wrath upon those who desecrate the graves of the Friends of Allah Imam Nabahani writes: Imam `Abdul Wahab Sh`arani stated, “Our brother Shaykh Salih al-Hajj Ahmed Halabi may Allah sanctify his secret informed me that his house was in the vicinity of the blessed mausoleum of Shaykh Muhyuddin ...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Al-Madad = "Help!"

This Madad was asked by Musa alayhis salam from his countryman with the word istaghaatha “he asked for help” (28:15) and by Dhul-Qarnayan using the term "help me" in Surat al-Kahf (a`eenuni) (18:95) which is the same root as "we turn for help" (nasta`een) in the Fatiha. Following are proofs from t...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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taqbīl ul-ibhamayn

What do the learned ‘Úlamā of Islam state in the following case whether it is permissible in the light of Sharī’á, to kiss the nails upon hearing the blessed name of the beloved Prophet śallAllāhu álayhi wa âlihi wa sahbihī wa sallam in the Ad’hān and Khutba? Bayyinu Tujiru Answer: The blessed ‘...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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What was the purpose of RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam's going on Meraj in their bodily form

Question: What was the purpose of RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam's going on Meraj in their bodily form? As many claim that as there was no purpose then there is no haqiqat in there going on meraj in bodily form and it must've been spiritually as some previous scholars have claimed. Are they ...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Some frequently asked questions about Mi'raj

Did the Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) see Allah on the night of Mi'raj? Imam Ahmed narrates in his Musnad from Abdullah Ibn Masood: “The Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said, I saw my lord” Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti mentions in his Khasais e Kubra that this Hadith is Saheeh. Ibn As...

Translated by Muhammad Kalim, Preston

Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Disrespect of the Sahaba e Kiraam

Question: It must be brought to the notice of the Ulama-e-Ahle Sunnat that today Sunnis sit in the companionship of corrupt sects and have become misled in faith due to a few laws. Even though there are numerous laws explained in your books, this servant has not seen anything relating to this that i...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Imam Ahmed Raza Khan and Love for the Prophet

Introduction The aim of this short article is to inform about how the Mujaddid of the 14th Century, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan inspired us and showed us what true Love for the Prophet sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam is. Hence, this article will explore through the works and sayings of the great Imam, which ...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Abbreviating Durud (SAW, PBUH etc)

I have been exploring around Internet and found many websites and articles where people are doing a great mistake and disrespect in their ignorance. They use the Abbreviation of Durood Sharif i.e. SAW, PBUH, RA, AS (ma'azALLAH) instead of writing the complete Durood and Salam. Abbreviating the Salut...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Hadith of Jabir

Sayyidunā Imām Abdur Razzāq rađiyAllāhu ánhu teacher of Imām Bukhârī in his Musannaf narrates a Ĥadīth from Sayyidunā Jābir bin Abdullah rađiyAllāhu ánhu in which Sayyidunā Rasūlullah şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam stated, Yā Jābir O Jābir! Most certainly Allāh Almighty created the nūr light of your Na...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Seeing Allah in a Dream

Question Is it possible / permissible for someone to state that they saw Allah in their dream? Answer It is possible to see Allah in the dream. This is the position of the reliable Scholars in the Ahl Al-Sunnah Wa Al-Jamaaah. It has been narrated regarding Imam Abu Haneefah and other great Im...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Disrespecting a Sayyid

Question What is the ruling on a person who labels a Ba-Sharah Sunni Sahih ul Aqeeda Sayyid as a "rabid dog"? Answer To disrespect another fellow Muslim with words that are degrading is not permissible and a violation of the rights that Muslims have over each other. The Messenger of Allah and...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Taking pictures of Awliya or pious individuals

From al-Malfūz al-Sharīf, pp. 280: Can one take photographs of the Awliya and pious individuals and keep them for the sake of barakah? The photos Sayyidunā Khalīlullāh álayhis salâm, Sayyidunā Ismayil Zabīhullāh álayhis salâm and Sayyidāh Bībī Maryam rađiyAllāhu ánha were painted inside the blessed ...

From al-Malfūz al-Sharīf, pp. 280:

Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Qiyamah

From al-Malfūdh Sharīf, pp. 380: There are three types of Qiyāmah. The first type is, Qiyamah al-Sughrā small/minor Qiyāmah and that is death. It is said, When anyone of you die, indeed Qiyāmah begins. The second Qiyāmah is that all the people of one generation will die and a new set of people are b...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Is it true that to visit or see an Aalim of Deen earns you Thawaab?

Question: Respected Sir! Is it true that to visit or see an Aalim of Deen earns you Thawaab? Answer: Yes, the Sahih Hadith Shareef reports: "To see the face of an Aalim is Ibaadah, to see the Kaaba-tullah is Ibaadah and to look at the Holy Quran is Ibaadah."

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Ruling on cremation and the funeral prayers when the body has been cremated

Question What is the verdict given by the learned Ulama and the respected Muftis of Islam with regard to the below issues? In our country, the law imposed by the government is that anyone who dies due to covid infection has to be cremated, there is no exception for anyone. Janaza is not handed o...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Is there any wisdom in fixing dates of Urs of Awliya?

Question: Is there any wisdom in fixing dates of Urs of Awliya? Answer: Yes, on the day of their Wisaal (passing away), their souls have greater concentration in the respected graves. Hence, this is the perfect time to derive the bounties of Rahmah from them

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Marriage and Wazaif

Question Asalaamualaykum Mufti Sahib, I have a couple of questions; 1) Is it preferred to get married young? Im 19 and wish to get married but especially in culture Ill be seen as too young, immature etc. Also is it allowed for me and my wife to live separately, whilst we are at university? This...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Have three Talaaq occurred?

Question AssalamoAlaikum.. My husband divorced me 3 times at 2 different occassions , so i want to know if 3 divorces really occurred or not.. (1) he divorced me 2 months ago with the intention of 1 Talaq, saying this: "im giving you 1 Talaq", But we made rujoo and started living together again....

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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When and how can a wife demand divorce from her husband?

Question - Wife wants a divorce from husband but her husband refuses to give. She wants to apply for a khula, what is the correct way? - She wants a divorce on the following grounds; husband has anger problems, wife doesn't feel safe with husband, mother-in-law is manipulative, husband refuses...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Ruling on Talaaq given in writing and during menstrual cycle

Question Salaams, I required some advice in regards to my current situation. My husband and I have recently been married, and due to pressure from family and anxiety building up, my husband wrote 3 talaks to me on a paper and this was handed to me. At the time I was not in a pure state. Both me an...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Taajush Shari'ah on Mujahid e Millat & Muhaddith e Surati

Question: It is the Urs Sharif of Mujahid e Millat Hazrat Mawlana Habeebur Rahman Sahib ‘Alayhir Rahmah on 6 Jamad al-Ula and of Hazrat Mawlana Wasi Ahmad Muhaddith Surati ‘Alayhir Rahmah on 7 Jamad al-Ula. Can Hazrat share some words regarding the life and roles, and the services to Ahlus Sunnah ...

Translated by Neesarahmed Amjadi

Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Clarifying an accusation levelled against Tajush Shariah

On the 1st of March, we came across an English article regarding a conference that was held in Dehli. From it we found out many things about the conference, and that is judging this document from a positive perspective. Additionally in this document, the writer has repeatedly mentioned Huzoor Tajush...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Message of Taajush Shari'ah to the Muslim Ummah

The Message of Sayyidī Tājush Sharīʿah to the Muslim Ummah Urs e Razvī 1437/2015 - At this moment in time, countless religious tribulations have arisen. The safety of your Īmān (faith) and ʿAqīdah (creed) is only in keeping yourselves away from them. Therefore, separate yourselves from such inst...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Prioritise Deen over Dunya

Speeches are beneficial and I do not say that religious gatherings are not beneficial, they are also very beneficial. However, in religious gatherings, you are only spoken to for a short period in an oratory manner - you remember some things and forget others - it is your responsibility that you sit...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Bequest (Wasiyyah) by Sayyidi Taaj al-Shari'ah

"The religion of us Qādirī servants is the same religion as that of Shaykh ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī. My bequest (waṣiyyah) is that you all stay firm upon it and in particular this bequest is also to my murīds. In my travels, on many occasions, I have relayed this bequest of mine to people. As I am ...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Chillah - Tableeghi Jamaa'at and their Deceitful Veil of False Sufism

Question Could you explain what a Chilla is? We hear that the great Awliyas did Chilla and the current day Tableegis/Wahabi deviant sects do chilla for 3-7-21-40 days. JazakAllah khair Answer Chillah is a word that refers to the seclusion of a person in order to become increasingly consciou...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Translation of "Zarre Jhar Kar Teri Pezaaro Ke" - Kalaam e Ala Hazrat

Kalaam written by Sayyidi Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan (Allah is pleased with him), translated by Mufti Zahid Hussain al-Qadri Zarre Jhar Kar Teri Pezaaro Ke Taaj e Sar Bante Hai Sayyaro Ke Particles of dust fall off your sandals They become the crowns on the heads of the moving stars Hum Se ...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Wahabi Misquotations and Lies against Ala Hazrat

Question Salam just got this text Ahmad Raza Khan said, If someone is in the land of the disbelievers residing in a village, for example if there are only hindus there and this person is unable to leave the place for some reason. So then tell us if a situation arises then who will he immediately...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Imam Ahmad Rida at a glance

On mobile devices, this page is best viewed in landscape mode. 1276 AH (1860 CE) Aged four, Imām Aḥmad Riḍā completed the reading of the Qur’ān. 1278 AH (1862 CE) Aged six, he conversed with an Arab in eloquent Arabic. 1280 AH (1864 CE) Aged eight, while studying the renowned boo...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Lam Yaati Nazeeruka Fi Nazarin - Translation

Lam Yaati Nazeeruka Fi Nazarin - Poem written in 4 different languages by Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Recited by Sayyid Abdul Wasi Noori Translated by Mufti Zahid Hussain al-Qadiri Lam Yaati Nazeeruka Fi Nazarin Misle To Na Shud Peda Jaanaa Jag Raaj Ko Taaj Tore Sar So Hai Tujh Ko Shahe Dosra ...

Translated by Mufti Zahid Hussain al-Qadiri

Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Hadith: When you stand at night to offer Salah

The beloved Rasûl of Allah śallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam said, When you stand at night to offer Salâh, you should clean your teeth with a Miswāk because when you recite the Qur’ân an angel places his mouth on yours and anything coming out of your mouth enters the mouth of that angel. Shu’ab al-Îmân, v...

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Aqā'idJun 2, 2026

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Translation of Subh Taiba

Subh Taibā Mein Huī Bat’tā Hai Bāra Nūr Ka Sadqa Laine Nūr Ka Aayā Hai Tārā Nūr Ka Dawn broke in Madina and blessings of Nūr dispersed Arrived a star of Nūr; to gain blessings from the Nūr Subh (dawn) meaning at the time of the birth of the Beloved Prophet - There is a difference of opinion r...

Translation by Muhammad Kalim, Preston