Attributes of Allah

Existence (al-Wujud): it is obligatory to believe in the Existence of Allah. Allah exists without a beginning, without an ending and without a place. Allah exists without a place or shape (al-Wujud). Surat Ibraheem, ayah 10:  أَفِي اللّهِ شَكٌّ “The existence of Allah is indubitable.” Mental Proof-Allah exists and is not similar to the otherContinue reading “Attributes of Allah”

Al-Hafiz Abdal Ghani Al-Maqdisi (d.600AH) Attained Healing by Touching Imam Ahmed Ibn Hanbel’s(ra) Grave

Al-Hafiz Abdal Ghani Al-Maqdisi (d.600AH) Attained Healing by Touching Imam Ahmed Ibn Hanbel’s (ra) Grave Abu Muhammad `Abdul-Ghani al-Maqdisi (b.541AH/d.600AH) He is the Shaikh, the Imam, the `Alim, the Zahid, the Hafidh, Taqi ud-Din Abu Muhammad `Abdul Ghani ibn `Abdul-Wahid ibn `Ali ibn Surur Al-Hanbali Al-Maqdisi. He was a renowned theologian and one of theContinue reading “Al-Hafiz Abdal Ghani Al-Maqdisi (d.600AH) Attained Healing by Touching Imam Ahmed Ibn Hanbel’s(ra) Grave”

The Creator is Clear from Anthropomorphism – Part3 (800AH to 900AH)

The Creator is Clear from Anthropomorphism  Part1 Aqidah of the Pious Predecessors  Part2 500AH – 700AH  Part4  1000AH – 1400AH Part3 800AH Imam al-Iraqi (d.826 AH) Muhaddith Waliyyud-Din Abu Zur’ah Ahmad Ibn ‘Abdir-Rahim al-‘Iraqiyy In his book ‘Tarh at-Tathrib fi Sharh at-Taqrib’ when explaining the saying of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam: in reference to the Book positioned above theContinue reading “The Creator is Clear from Anthropomorphism – Part3 (800AH to 900AH)”

Mawlid Poetry from the Morisco Period of al-Andalus

Lost Islamic History Mawlid Poetry from the Morisco Period of al-Andalus The following are three devotional poems commemorating the birth(mawlid) of the Prophet Muhammad(s) from al-Andalus during the Morisco period (1500-1614). Since adherence to Islam was punishable by burning at the stake during this period of Spanish history, these poems are as much an exampleContinue reading “Mawlid Poetry from the Morisco Period of al-Andalus”

Sultan Selim (III) Letter to the Prophet(s)

Sultan Selim (III)  Letter to the Prophet صلى الله عليه و آله وسلم Quote: “ From your lowly slave Sultan Selim, to proceed: O Messenger of Allah, we have been inflicted with harm and hardship has befallen us which we are unable to ward off. The servants of the cross (Christians) have gained dominion over the servants of the All-Merciful.Continue reading “Sultan Selim (III) Letter to the Prophet(s)”

The meaning of Muhammad ﷺ

The meaning of Muhammad ﷺ The great Imam Abdullāh Al Husāyni, said – who Shāykh Abd al Rāhman al –Shāghouri once called him “the Pole of Prophetic love of our times” “There is no doubt that the causes of love spring from the beauty, perfection and benefit, as Imam al Ghāzali and others have put it.Continue reading “The meaning of Muhammad ﷺ”