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We are all very well aware of the prevalent modern-day concept of engagement, where rings are exchanged, often in a lavish ceremony, to announce the betrothal of a couple to be married in the future.

“There is no sin on you if you hint as a proposal to the women…”

[Qur’an 2:235]

While Islam allows the couple and their families … Continue Reading

Islam has given women’s affairs unmatched consideration to preserve their chastity, uphold their honour, and secure their position in social life. Islamic teachings command Muslim women to cover themselves with a hijab and warn them against displaying their beauty and adornments. Allah ﷻ addresses the believing women in the Qur’an, saying,

“O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters

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Obligation

Ramadan is the blessed month of the Islamic calendar that every Muslim awaits. When the crescent moon is sighted, Muslims all around the world prepare to fast the coming month and gear up to reap its blessings. Fasting in this month is obligatory for every mature, sane Muslim according to the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the Ijma’ (consensus) of … Continue Reading

Introduction to Seeking Knowledge

Nowadays, knowledge has become easily accessible, especially since the boom of the internet. Knowledge of Islam has become easy to get, too. But with such ease of access and abundance of information, one can easily fall into the trap of Shaitan when seeking ilm of the deen.

So, what must a sincere knowledge-seeker do? What … Continue Reading

The Search Engine Dilemma!

Knowledge is boosted on the internet like an adrenaline rush. As a result, pursuing the knowledge of deen has become so much quicker and easier―and so much more troublesome too!

Seekers of knowledge could benefit from the excellent range of authentic Islamic courses and degrees available online. However, many of them are drawn towards the quick … Continue Reading

In the olden days, students of ilm would travel for days in search of authentic Islamic knowledge and devote their entire lives to it. They would spend years learning under prominent scholars, going above and beyond to ensure that they were seeking unadulterated knowledge that was free from human errors and misinterpretation. But in the twenty-first century, the situation has … Continue Reading

In Islam, it is important for an authority figure to be established in the community to maintain the common welfare of people by stimulating progress, settling disputes, protecting boundaries, and ensuring that the dictates of the Shari’ah are duly implemented. This is evident in our history.

Soon after the Muslims migrated to Madinah and joined their hosts to form a … Continue Reading