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Apr 19, 2002 · Question. Could you shed some light on who Imam al Ghazzali was? Answer. Praise be to Allah. Al-Ghazzaali was Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Toosi, who was known as al-Ghazzaali. He was born in Toos in 450 AH. His father used to spin wool and sell it in his shop in Toos. The life of al-Ghazzaali needs to be discussed at length ...
Jul 5, 2020 · Praise be to Allah. Abu Haamid al-Ghazaali (may Allah have mercy on him) said: It should be noted that fasting is of three degrees: the fast of the common folk, the elite, and the elite of the elite.
Jan 7, 2000 · Could you please give a full, detailed explanation about the Islamic ruling on music, singing and dancing and when it is allowed, if it is even allowed at all? Summary of answer. Music, musical instruments and singing are haram in Islam. This prohibition is supported with evidence from the Quran and the Sunnah.
Apr 30, 2002 · Answer. Related. Praise be to Allah. Shaykh al-Islam [Ibn Taymiyah] was asked about this book, and he replied as follows: “With regard to the books Qoot al-Quloob and the similar book al-Ihya’, which speak of the actions of the heart such as patience, gratitude, love, trust in Allaah, Tawheed (belief in Allah alone) and so on, Abu Taalib ...
What is the meaning of the words of Allaah (interpretation of the meaning): “In it are Verses that are entirely clear, they are the foundations of the Book; and others not entirely clear…”?
May 12, 2006 · Answer. Praise be to Allah. Firstly: It should be understood what philosophy is and what its principles are, before stating what the ruling on studying it is, because passing a ruling on something is usually based on the way it is viewed. Al-Ghazaali said in al-Ihya’ (1/22): Philosophy is not one branch of knowledge, it is actually four:
Mar 2, 2020 · The phrase Ahl as-Sunnah may be used in two ways: 1. In contrast to the Raafidis. In this case, the phrase Ahl as-Sunnah includes the Ash‘aris, the Maturidis and so on, and even the Mu‘tazilah. 2. The phrase Ahl as-Sunnah may be used in contrast to the people of bid‘ah (innovation). In this case, what is meant is the people of the Sunnah ...
Jul 16, 2023 · Al-Ghazali (may Allah have mercy on him) said: She should not be a close relative, because that reduces desire… End quote from Ihya’ ‘Ulum ad-Din (2/41). Ibn Qudamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: You should choose a woman who is not a relative, for her children will be more intelligent.
Jan 17, 2000 · Praise be to Allah. 1. Visits to graves fall into two categories: (i) visits which are prescribed in Islam and are required for the purpose of making du'aa' for the dead, praying for mercy for them, remembering death and preparing oneself for the Hereafter.
Jan 30, 2006 · Minor Signs of the Day of Judgment. The lesser signs of the Hour include the following: 1. The sending of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 2. The death of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 3. The conquest of Jerusalem. 4.
