Category: Articles

  • Manhaj Salikeen: Code of the Righteous: Book of Purification

    Manhaj Salikeen – Code of the Righteous A Text of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) by Shaikh Abdurrahman As-Sa’di (may Allah have mercy on him) Translation and Footnotes by Shaikh Aslam AbuIsmaeel   PDF Version Available Here Chapter: [Tahara (Purification)] There are certain conditions (Shart) that have to be fulfilled before one performs the Salah (The Ritual […]

  • Suicide – it’s not an Escape

    Suicide It’s Not An Escape!   By Shaikh Aslam AbuIsmaeel Written January 2004   In a society that prides itself for freedom and liberty to attain maximum happiness, suicide ought to be the furthest from the mind? Yet it is not an uncommon practice and may be someone who is close to you and opens […]

  • The Relationship Between Quran and Science

    The Relationship between Qur’an and Science Written by Shaikh Aslam AbuIsmaeel   Note: The second last paragraph of this article has been revised & altered from the initial article; Revised in early 2004 An interesting issue has been raised. Some Muslim scholars of Tafsir in the past did speculate that the earth is flat and […]

  • The Rationale in Shariah Injunctions

    The Rationale in Sharia Injunctions aka … Understanding Capital Punishment in Islam Written by Shaikh Aslam AbuIsmaeel First Written in Mid 2002 Last Revised on 9 October 2006 In order to understand the Islamic view and ruling on Capital Punishment – or any other Islamic injunction – it is useful to note a few characteristics […]

  • Islamic Guidance on Magic

    Islamic Guidance on Magic   By Shaikh Aslam AbuIsmaeel Last revised: November 2006 Understanding the nature and reality of sihr according to Islam (Sihr is Arabic for magic, literally means hidden), is likely to make it easier to accept the concept of magic especially for a modern scientific mind, allowing one to come to terms […]

  • Zakah – Purification of Wealth

    Zakah – Purification of Wealth (from the Code of the Righteous series) Format: pdf file 21 pages Click on this to download pdf

  • Fasting – Shield From Hell-Fire

    Fasting – Shield from Hell-Fire! (from the Code of the Righteous series) Format: pdf file 19 pages Click on this to download pdf

  • Hajj and Umrah Pocket Guide

    Hajj and Umrah Pocket Guide Format: pdf Length: Print it on ONLY one double sided page – designed as easy pocket reference with you in Hajj/Umrah !! Description: Page one lays out in a Table Format all the Hajj rites that need to be done on each day, the time of the day and the […]