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  The View of Ahl al-Sunnah Towards the Sahaabah and the Leadership of Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq رضي الله عنه The Sahaabah (Companions) رضي الله عنهم hold a unique and honoured position in Islam. They were the people who believed in the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, accompanied him, supported him, learned directly from him, and conveyed his teachings to the generations that followed. Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa‘ah regard love and respect for the Sahaabah as an important part of their faith and maintain a balanced approach towards their lives and disagreements. The Status of the Sahaabah The Qur’an praises the early believers who supported the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Allah says: “And the first forerunners among the Muhajireen and the Ansaar, and those who followed them with good conduct — Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him.” (Qur’an 9:100) The Sahaabah sacrificed their wealth, families, homes, and sometimes their lives for the sake of Islam. They accompanied the Prophet ﷺ thro...

  Why Is Islam Called Islam? Introduction The word Islam carries a profound meaning. It comes from the Arabic root “S-L-M” (س ل م) , which is connected with meanings such as peace, safety, submission, and surrender. In Islamic terminology, Islam means submitting oneself sincerely to Allah, worshipping Him alone, and following His guidance . Islam is not simply a name given to a religious community. It describes a way of life based upon submission to the One Creator and obedience to His commands. What Does “Islam” Mean? The Arabic word Islam is derived from the root aslama (أسلم) , meaning to submit or surrender. Thus, a Muslim is one who submits himself or herself to Allah. Allah says in the Qur’an: “Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.” — Qur’an 3:19 This submission is not forced. Rather, it is a conscious submission based on faith, understanding, love, and obedience to Allah. Islam Means Worshipping Allah Alone At the heart of Islam is Tawheed —the belief that A...

                Conditions of Worship in Islam Worship in Islam is not limited to prayer, fasting, or pilgrimage. It includes every action, word, and intention that Allah loves and is pleased with—when it is done sincerely and according to His guidance. Islam teaches that worship must meet certain essential conditions to be accepted by Allah. 1. Sincerity to Allah The first and most important condition is ikhlas (sincerity) . A Muslim should worship Allah alone, seeking His pleasure rather than praise, recognition, or worldly benefit. Allah says: “And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion.” — Qur’an 98:5 This means that worship should be directed exclusively to Allah. Showing off in worship, known as riya , can undermine the sincerity of an act. 2. Following the Guidance of the Prophet ﷺ Sincerity alone is not sufficient. Worship must also be performed in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muham...

     What Does Islam Say About Redemption? Redemption is a concept found in many religious and spiritual traditions. In Islam, however, redemption is closely connected with repentance (Tawbah), Allah’s mercy, sincere faith, and righteous deeds . Islam teaches that no matter how serious a person’s sins may be, the door of repentance remains open as long as a person sincerely turns back to Allah. Allah ﷻ says: “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins.” (Qur’an 39:53) This verse beautifully demonstrates the Islamic understanding of redemption: a believer should never lose hope in Allah’s mercy. What Is Redemption in Islam? In an Islamic context, redemption does not mean a person is automatically freed from the consequences of wrongdoing through another person's sacrifice. Rather, Islam teaches that every individual is responsible for their own actions. Allah ﷻ says: “No bearer of burdens wi...

  The False Hadith About Adam Praying by                        Virtue of the Prophet ﷺ Introduction A narration is sometimes circulated claiming that when Prophet Adam عليه السلام committed his mistake and sought Allah’s forgiveness, he prayed to Allah by mentioning the virtue or status of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The narration is often presented as evidence for seeking Allah through the status of the Prophet ﷺ. The commonly quoted wording is that Adam عليه السلام said, in meaning: “O Allah, I ask You by the virtue of Muhammad to forgive me.” However, this narration is not authentically established from the Prophet ﷺ . Scholars of Hadeeth have discussed its chain of transmission and have judged the report to be weak or fabricated. Therefore, it should not be attributed to the Prophet ﷺ as an authentic hadeeth. What Is the Source of This Narration? The report is attributed to Anas ibn Maalik رضي الله عنه and is found in some la...

           Will Disbelievers Enter Jannah? Introduction One of the important questions discussed in Islamic theology is: Will those who die upon disbelief enter Jannah (Paradise)? According to the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, Jannah is prepared for those who believe in Allah, accept His guidance, and die upon faith . Disbelief (kufr), when a person knowingly persists in it until death, is described in the Qur’an as a barrier to entering Paradise. At the same time, Islam teaches that Allah is perfectly just, perfectly merciful, and knows the circumstances and inner realities of every person . Therefore, Muslims should not make definitive judgments about the final fate of specific individuals unless Allah and His Messenger ﷺ have explicitly informed us about them. Faith Is the Foundation for Entering Jannah Allah tells us that those who believe and do righteous deeds will be rewarded with Paradise: “Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds will have G...

  Meaning of the Hadeeth: “The Shaytaan Has Despaired of Ever Being Worshipped by the Worshippers in the Arabian Peninsula” The Messenger of Allah ﷺ gave his Ummah many teachings concerning Tawheed, Shirk, and the efforts of Shaytaan to mislead people . Among these is the hadeeth in which the Prophet ﷺ said that Shaytaan had despaired of being worshipped by the worshippers in the Arabian Peninsula, but he would continue striving to create conflict and corruption among them. This hadeeth is an important reminder that Shaytaan never stops trying to lead people away from obedience to Allah, even when certain forms of his influence may be weakened. The Hadeeth The Prophet ﷺ said: “Indeed, Shaytaan has despaired that the worshippers will worship him in the Arabian Peninsula, but he seeks to cause enmity among them.” This was reported by Muslim in the hadeeth of Jaabir رضي الله عنه. The hadeeth contains both good news and a warning . The good news is that Shaytaan was unable to achieve...

       Showing Disrespect to Allah, May He Be                       Glorified, by Way of Joking Introduction Islam teaches Muslims to speak about Allah, His names and attributes, His commands, and the matters of religion with the utmost respect and reverence. Faith is not something to be treated as a subject of ridicule or entertainment. Sometimes a person may make a disrespectful statement about Allah or about the religion while claiming that they were “only joking.” However, joking does not make words acceptable when they contain mockery or contempt toward Allah, His revelation, or the fundamental teachings of Islam. Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, warns believers about making religion a matter of mockery: “Say, ‘Was it Allah and His verses and His Messenger that you were mocking?’ Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after your belief.” — Qur’an 9:65–66 These verses demonstrate the seriousness of ...

     What Is Al-‘Aqeedah al-Tahhaawiyyah? Al-‘Aqeedah al-Tahhaawiyyah is one of the well-known classical texts on Islamic creed ( ‘aqeedah ). It was written by Imam Abu Ja‘far al-Tahhaawi (رحمه الله), a renowned scholar of the third century after Hijrah. The work presents a concise summary of fundamental beliefs concerning Allah, His Names and Attributes, His Messengers, revelation, the Hereafter, divine decree, and other essential matters of faith. The full title is commonly given as “Bayaan ‘Aqeedah Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jamaa‘ah” , meaning a clarification of the creed of Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jamaa‘ah. Who Was Imam al-Tahhaawi? Imam Abu Ja‘far Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Tahhaawi (رحمه الله) was born in Egypt and became a prominent scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and hadith. He studied under a number of leading scholars of his time and became particularly renowned for his knowledge of the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. His ‘Aqeedah was written to explain the beliefs that he reg...

       Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ See Allah? The question of whether Prophet Muhammad ﷺ saw Allah is a matter that has been discussed extensively by Islamic scholars. Approach it with the Qur’an, authentic Sunnah, and scholars' explanations, while distinguishing what is firmly established from what is subject to scholarly interpretation. What Does the Qur’an Say? Allah says: “Vision perceives Him not, but He perceives all vision.” — Qur’an 6:103 This verse establishes the greatness and transcendence of Allah and shows that human perception cannot encompass Him. Allah also says: “It is not for any human being that Allah should speak to him except by revelation, or from behind a partition…” — Qur’an 42:51 The Qur’an therefore establishes that Allah communicates with His servants in ways appropriate to His majesty. The Incident of the Mi‘raj One of the most important events related to this discussion is the Prophet’s ﷺ night journey and ascension (al-Isra’ w...

  What Is Kufr and What Are Its Various Kinds? Introduction In Islam, kufr (كفر) refers to disbelief or rejection of the truth brought by Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. The word kufr comes from the Arabic root k-f-r , which carries the meaning of covering, concealing, or rejecting. In the Islamic context, it is used for matters that contradict faith ( imaan ) and undermine a person's acceptance of Allah's revelation. The Qur’an and Sunnah explain different forms and manifestations of kufr. Understanding these distinctions is important because not every sinful act or statement automatically makes a person a disbeliever. Judging a specific person requires careful consideration of the evidence, circumstances, knowledge, intention, and the conditions and impediments discussed by qualified scholars. The Meaning of Kufr Allah says: “Indeed, those who disbelieve and avert people from the way of Allah have certainly gone far astray.” — Qur’an 4:167 Kufr, in its fundamental sense, is the ...

  Ruling on the Wife of One Who Reviles Religion In Islam, reviling Allah, His Messenger ﷺ, the Qur’an, or the religion of Islam is an extremely serious matter. It is not something that should be treated as ordinary insulting speech. At the same time, rulings concerning a person’s faith, marriage, and family life must be handled with knowledge, caution, and proper scholarly authority. The Seriousness of Reviling Religion Islam commands believers to speak about Allah and matters of religion with the utmost respect. Allah says: “And if you ask them, they will surely say, ‘We were only conversing and playing.’ Say, ‘Was it Allah and His verses and His Messenger that you were mocking?’” — Qur’an 9:65 The verse demonstrates the gravity of mocking Allah, His revelations, or His Messenger ﷺ. A Muslim must therefore avoid every form of contempt, ridicule, or deliberate insult directed toward Islam and its sacred matters. What If a Husband Reviles the Religion? If a Muslim man de...