by Abu Khuzaimah Ansari Synopsis of the Khawārij In the modern world today, various groups, organisations and movements have emerged that have misrepresented and manipulated the image of Islam, this is not to say the media hasn’t played its unscrupulous role. There has been considerable destruction, loss of innocent life …
Read More »Is the Hadith of Qulatayn Weak? – Shaykh Nazir Ahmad Rehmani Amlawi (d.1385/1965)
Compiled and Annotated by Dr. Muhammad Aslam Mubarakpuri Translated by Abu Khuzaimah Ansari Question: Shaykh Shawq Nimawi quoted in Athar al-Sunan [1] that Allamah Ibn Taymiyyah graded the hadith of Qulatayn as weak [2], whereas in the Fatawa of Ibn Taymiyyah he graded it authentic [3], therefore is the …
Read More »Sufi Ideals and Its End Goal – Explaining the Sufism of Shaykh al-Islam Imam Ibn Taymiyyah (d.728H)
Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Khuzaimah Ansari Sufi Shaykhs, while attracting people to Sufism, they were and are responsible for preparing new members for Sufi mystic training, taking them through various stages i.e. Maqamat and States i.e. Ahwal. They perform regimental type exercises and activities until they become proficient …
Read More »Clearing the Allegations and Attack on Allamah Rabbani Shaikh Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Albani (1420H) – Part 3 – The Hanafi Fiqh Channel – Modern Writers & Shaikh al-Albani’s Clarification
Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Khuzaimah Ansari READ Part 1, Part 2 The Hanafi Fiqh Channel have produced two videos showing that Allamah Rabbani Shaikh Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Albani weakened ahadith in Sahih al-Bukhari. As I mentioned in the previous part, we will address the issues a little later …
Read More »Seeking Blessings (Tabarruk) from the Relics of Saints and Righteous People – Shaykh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah Ibn Baz (1420H)
Translated & Annotated Abu Khuzaimah Ansari QUESTION Some people claim it is permissible to make tabarruk ie seek blessings from the relics of the scholars and righteous people; they present evidence and say the companions sought blessings from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, so what is the ruling concerning …
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