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What is a Madhab? And Why You Should Follow One. Imam Luqman Ahmad
This question of what a madhab is, whether you should follow one, and why, is important and significant in Islam. Understanding its importance requires a deep exploration of the foundational sources: the Quran and the Sunnah. The Quran, considered the literal word of God, serves as the primary source of guidance for Muslims. It contains…
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A Short History of the Darul Islam Movement in America
The American Muslim group Darul Islam (also known as the Dar-ul-Islam Movement or simply “the Dar”) was a significant and influential grassroots movement founded by African American converts to Sunni Islam in the early 1960s. Emerging from the social upheaval of the era, it sought to establish a self-governing urban community that lived according to…
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40 Hadiths About Ramadan
Here are 40 hadiths about Ramadan, organized by theme for clarity, and including their primary source references. 🌙 The Status and Virtues of Ramadan 1. “When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of the heaven are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained.” Sahih al-Bukhari 1899 2. “The month of Ramadan has…
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Understanding Bid’ah (innovation), Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad
Understanding Bid’ah (innovation) According to Sharia. The superfluous use, misuse and overuse of the word ‘bid’ah’ (innovation) by Muslims, especially in the American Muslim convert community, has taken a toll on the community often with unintended and in many cases, undesirable consequences. Bid’ah is one of the most overused, and at the same time, most…
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Should you fast Ramadan if you’re diabetic? By Imam Luqman Ahmad
بسم الله الرØمن الرØيم Ùˆ الصلاه والسلام على رسول صلى الله عليه وسلم Ùˆ بعد:Question: Should you fast Ramadan if you are a diabetic? Answer: Whether a diabetic can fast during Ramadan is a deeply personal decision, but medically, it depends entirely on your individual health status. The key is that it must be a…
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SPOUSE SHOPPING FOR MUSLIMS 101, IMAM LUQMAN AHMAD
SPOUSE SHOPPING 101 Searching for a suitable spouse can be greuling. You have to do a lot of searchng, sifting, and testing. If you’re really seeking a spouse in this weird marriage climate, here’s a few tips for after you’ve gotten past the pleasantries of those first salaams, and howdies. Sometimes that’s as far as…
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So, has Saudi Arabia become a protectorate of the United States?, Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad
Trump may be a political genius. 19 US bases in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia gives us a trillion dollars, and Saudi Arabia effectively becomes a protectorate of the United States. Under our control. They can keep their limited sovereignty, they can practice Islam in their country, we can still make hajj (for now) but…
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THE VERDICT ON NEW YORK MAYOR ELECT, ZOHRAN MAMDANI, BY IMAM LUQMAN AHMAD
THE VERDICT ON ZOHRAN MAMDANI He calls himself a Democratic Socialist, President Trump and others call him a communist. But hold up! Before you reach a verdict on Mamdani, be aware that he’s not the first Muslim leader to advocate socialism, or aspects of it. As far back as Abu Tharr al-Ghafari the companion of…
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The Balanced Pace: What the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم Truly Said About Rushing Into Marriage
In the fleeting connections of the modern world, where “swipe right” can precede a lifetime commitment, a timeless question echoes in the hearts of many seeking a righteous partner: How fast is too fast? We feel the pull of our faith, which encourages marriage, yet we also fear the consequences of a hasty decision. In…
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The Deception of the Shaitaan through Gender Politics
THE DECEPTION OF GENDER POLITICS AND ISLAM Just because a man criticizes the behavior of women does not make him a misogynist. Women criticize women just as much, if not more than men. What does that make women who criticize the behavior of other women? Anti women? I don’t think so. In Islam, right and…
