Spreading the teachings of Orthodox Islam (Ahl as-Sunna wa al-Jama’ah)
The Saved Sect The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has informed us that: The Jews divided into seventy-one or seventy-two sects, and the Christians did likewise. My nation will divide into seventy three-sects. Tirmidhi In other variations of the Hadith we are informed that seventy two of the sects will be in the hellfire and one … Continue reading The Sunni Methodology vs Sectarian Cherry-Picking
Answering objections and clearing misconceptions In this final part we will end by answering some common doubts and objections. What has been mentioned in the previous parts should be sufficient to educate anyone on the importance of loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and how this love has manifested through the centuries. Unfortunately however, due … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 7
Having looked at some of what has been transmitted on this topic, it is only appropriate for us to now learn about the signs of love for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, in order that we can make them a criterion which we can test ourselves against. Signs of love for the Messenger of Allah … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 6
The word Sayyid can be translated as master, chief or leader. It is permissible and praiseworthy to give this title to Prophets, Sahaba and the family of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. You will often hear and see the title Sayiduna (our master) or Sayyidi (my master) being placed before the name of the Messenger of … Continue reading Using the title ‘Sayyid’ for Prophets, Sahaba and Ahl al-Bait
Allah Most High has said in His Book: يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱبْتَغُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ ٱلْوَسِيلَةَO believers! Be conscious of Allah and seek a means of nearness (wasila) to HimSurah al-Ma'ida: 35 The Muslims since the time of the Sahaba till now have understood that the greatest means (wasila) with which one can approach Allah … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 5: Seeking Rain
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