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Doubts About the Sahaabah (May Allah Be Pleased With Them) and a Response to Those                                        Doubts The Sahaabah (may Allah be pleased with them) occupy a unique and honoured position in Islamic history. They were the generation that believed in the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, supported him, learned directly from him, and carried the message of Islam to the generations that followed. Because of their important role, questions and doubts about their character, decisions, and conduct have appeared throughout history. Some arise from a lack of knowledge, while others result from reading historical reports without understanding their context or from relying on weak and unreliable narrations. Islam teaches Muslims to approach such matters with justice, knowledge, and respect. Who Were the Sahaabah? The Sahaabah were those who met the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while believing in...

Ruling on Abiding by the Law of the Land in                               Western Countries! Islam places great importance on fulfilling promises, respecting agreements, maintaining justice, and living peacefully with others. For Muslims who reside in Western or other non-Muslim countries, an important question is whether they are required to obey the laws of the country in which they live. The general principle in Islam is clear: a Muslim who lives in a country under a lawful agreement or residence arrangement should abide by its laws, provided that those laws do not require him to commit something that Islam itself prohibits. Islam Commands Muslims to Fulfil Agreements The Qur’an repeatedly emphasises the importance of fulfilling covenants and agreements. Allah says: “O you who believe, fulfil the contracts.” — Qur’an 5:1 A person who chooses to live in another country does so under certain condit...

  Did the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Have a Political                 Outlook in Governing People? The life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ provides guidance not only in matters of worship and spirituality but also in how communities should be organised and governed. After migrating to Madinah, the Prophet ﷺ became the leader of a growing Muslim community and took responsibility for its social, judicial, economic, security, and political affairs. This raises an important question: Did the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ have a political outlook (siyaasah) that shaped his governance and the management of state affairs? The answer is yes. The Prophet ﷺ demonstrated a clear and comprehensive approach to leadership and public affairs. However, his siyaasah was not based on personal ambition, worldly power, or political interests. Rather, it was guided by the revelation of Allah, justice, consultation, mercy, responsibility, and the protection of people's rights. Siyaasah ...

             What Are the Degrees of Islam? Islam is a complete way of life that guides a person toward faith, worship, good character, and closeness to Allah. The teachings of Islam explain that a believer progresses through different levels of spiritual commitment and excellence. These are commonly described through the three degrees of Islam: Islam, Iman, and Ihsan . These three levels were beautifully explained by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the famous Hadith of Jibril (Gabriel) , when Angel Jibril عليه السلام came to the Prophet ﷺ and asked questions about the religion. 1. Islam – Submission to Allah The first degree is Islam , which means submitting oneself to Allah and obeying His commands. The five pillars of Islam are: Shahadah – Testifying that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger. Salah – Performing the five daily prayers. Zakah – Giving the obligatory charity to those who are entitled to i...

  Definition of the Islamic Character and Its Main Features, and a Warning Against Spoiling or                                Distorting It Islam is not only a religion of beliefs and acts of worship; it also teaches a complete way of life. One of the most important aspects of Islam is the development of a strong and beautiful Islamic character (akhlaq) . A Muslim is encouraged to reflect faith through honesty, kindness, patience, humility, justice, mercy, and good manners. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was the greatest example of Islamic character. Allah says: “And indeed, you are of a great moral character.” (Qur’an 68:4) This verse highlights the importance of noble character in Islam. A person's worship should influence how they treat Allah's creation, and true faith should be visible in their words, behaviour, and dealings with others. What Is Islamic Character? Islamic character refers to the qualities, ...

    What Is the Ruling on Calling an Illegitimate                       Child After the Father? In Islam, lineage ( nasab ) is very important. Islam strongly emphasises preserving family lineage, protecting rights, and ensuring every person is treated with justice and dignity. This becomes particularly important when discussing a child born outside a valid Islamic marriage. A child should never be blamed or shamed for the circumstances of their birth. The child bears no sin for the actions of their parents. Allah says: “No bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another.” — Qur’an 6:164 Therefore, Islamic rulings concerning lineage are intended to establish clarity and protect rights, not to humiliate or discriminate against the child. What Does Islam Say About Lineage? The basic principle in Islamic law is that a child's legal lineage is established through a valid marriage. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ...