Tafsir al-Qurtubi – one volume in English The following is the first known English translation of the famous commentary on the Holy Qur’an, known as Tafsir al-Qurtubi. Only the first volume seems to have been translated and published. One of the objectives of this tafsir was to extrapolate juristic rulings from the Qur’an as well as providing theContinue reading “Tafsir al-Qurtubi – one volume in English”
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Why is the Gate so High?
Why is the Gate so High? Narrated by ‘Aisha, I asked the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) about the wall (outside the Ka’ba). “Is it regarded as part of the Ka’ba?” He replied,“Yes.” I said, “Then why didn’t the people include it in the Ka’ba?” He said, “(Because) your people ran short of money.” I asked, “Then why isContinue reading “Why is the Gate so High?”
Kaaba like imprisoned with constructions: Turkey’s top religion official
Kaaba like imprisoned with constructions: Turkey’s top religion official Ankara “Whenever I go [to Mecca], in my heart I see the [Kaaba] like it is crestfallen because of the buildings around it,” the president of the Directorate General for Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Mehmet Görmez said. AA photo Turkey’s top religious official has blasted the SaudiContinue reading “Kaaba like imprisoned with constructions: Turkey’s top religion official”
ON MAWLID
ON MAWLID Ibn Katheer – Mawlid – al-Bidayah wa an-Nihaayah by The Wahhabi Threat Admin Sunni Islam [whether the claimants be Sufi or Wahhabi] both agree that al-Hafiz Ibn Katheer is a renewer of Islam [Ar. Mujaddid], one who has been sent by Allah to confirm the truth and enjoin the Sunnah, and refute theContinue reading “ON MAWLID”
Shaykh Mahmud Effendi
Shaykh Mahmud Effendi In our century, when describing the advancement of Islam, it is not possible for historians to ignore Mahmut Ustaosmanoğlu, who is also known as Mahmud Efendi. The fact is that Sheikh Mahmud Efendi is the first figure, not only in Turkey but also in the whole Islamic world, who comes to mind whenContinue reading “Shaykh Mahmud Effendi”
The Sunni Belief – Al-Taftaazaaniyy
The Sunni Belief – Al-Taftaazaaniyy I thought some of you might appreciate the below. I have inserted some comments of my own for clarification purposes in [brackets like these]: The way of the Sunnis is to believe that: The world has a beginning. وطريقة أهل السنة أن العالم حادث The Creator is beginningless and is attributedContinue reading “The Sunni Belief – Al-Taftaazaaniyy”
2:62 of the Quran does not mean that those who had blasphemous beliefs among the jews and christians are promised Paradise.
2:62 of the Quran does not mean that those who had blasphemous beliefs among the jews and christians are promised Paradise. Question: what is the explanation of the 2:62 of the Quran? Does this mean that the past religions are accepted? If not does this mean that Allah has broken a promise, as is theContinue reading “2:62 of the Quran does not mean that those who had blasphemous beliefs among the jews and christians are promised Paradise.”
Iblis cried loudly 4 times
Iblis cried loudly 4 times And Indeed everyone rejoices except for Shaytan and his counterparts, because: Iblis cried loudly four times, first when Allah declared him as cursed, second when he was thrown out, Third When Prophet (salallaho alaihi wasalam)was born and fourth when Surah al-Fatiha was revealed [Ibn Kathir in Al Bidayah wan-Nihayah, Volume No. 2, Page No. 166] — We have not sent you but as a “MercyContinue reading “Iblis cried loudly 4 times”
99 Names of Prophet (salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
99 Names of Prophet (salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) O Allah, bless, sanctify and grant peace to one named Muhammad (the Praised One), Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him. O Allah, bless, sanctify and grant peace to one named Ahmad (the Most Praised), Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him. O Allah, bless, sanctify andContinue reading “99 Names of Prophet (salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)”
Rasool ur-Rahmah (The Messenger of Mercy) 