INTRODUCTION Consequences of ‘shirk’ are very serious Those who commit ‘shirk’, all of their good deeds are rejected. If a person commits ‘shirk’, that is, he associates partners with Allaah, all his good deeds (Swalaat, Roza, Zikr, Hajj and Zakaat, etcetera) will be rejected. On the Day of Judgment, when …
INTRODUCTION Obtaining knowledge about something by its opposite means The opposite of ‘Tawheed'(monotheism) is ‘shirk'(the sin of idolatry or polytheism) and ‘shirk’ is derived from the Arabic root word Sh-R-K which translates or conveys the idea or notion of ‘partnership’ or ‘sharing’ or ‘associating’. Therefore, this word ‘shirk’ does not …
Introduction Shirk ihtekaadi’ is shirk in one’s belief whereas ‘shirk firli’ is shirk in one’s actions. What is ‘shirk ihtekaadi’? ‘Shirk ihtekaadi’ means ‘shirk’ in one’s ‘aquidah’, that is, ‘shirk’ in one’s belief or conviction. A muslim believes that only Allaah should be worshipped. And that is He alone who …
The Authentic Words of Allaah There are plenty of observations that scientists have made and they reached the conclusion that the splendor, harmony, balance and unity that reign in the universe is definitely wonderful and breathtaking. This information has been derived from the scientists and people believe them. So far, …
INTRODUCTION “And most of them believe not in Allaah except while they associate others with Him.” (Surah 12 Yusuf, verse 106) In the above Quranic verse Allaah Ta’alah is showing us that amongst the people there are many who believe in Allaah while at the same time they commit ‘shirk’. …
INTRODUCTION The most important Message in this world The first thing that Allaah Ta’alah has taught us is ‘la ilaha illal laah (there is no divinity, except Allaah). Here the first thing that Allaah Ta’alah has shown us is that we should not commit ‘shirk’. We should pray to and …
INTRODUCTION Subhaanallah The meaning of ‘Subhaanallah’ is cleanliness, purity and immaculateness of Allaah Ta’alah in His oneness, greatness, power and capacity. This meaning also extends to the perfectness of His knowledge of the unseen, His flawlessness…etc. He has no partners and associates. The cleanliness of each thing lies within the …
Superstitions People who believe in superstitions, their belief, and their economical, social and political activities are all controlled by these superstitions. Superstition deprives people from reasoning. And whenever they are afflicted with a disease, bad luck or mishap, they ascribe them with certain evil forces which they think will ruin …
BLACK MAGICIAN OR SORCERER OR FAITH HEALER … People employ different names when they go to ‘heal’ them or when they go to see their future or when they go to cause harm to someone. The following names are generally utilized by people; black magician, sorcerer, faith healer, fortune-teller, diviner, …
The Greatest and Power of Allaah It is only Allaah Ta’alah who has the power to drive away a disaster or a tragedy from us and answer our prayers of supplication (duah). Who must we ask and invoke for help? When we read our daily ‘swalaats’ we are saying about …