Question In Christianity, there is what is called the “unforgivable sin,” the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. In the Bible book of Matthew (12:31-32), Jesus said, “…every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, […]
Archives for February 2001
A Further Exchange on the Interpretation of Directives Relating to ‘Bay`ah’… Part 2
Question I thought my answer was quite clear and explicit. It appears you are not familiar with usool al-fiqh/fiqh, otherwise when I mentioned the principle, you would have agreed with it. It is one which is not disputed amongst the jurists. Maybe I am wrong and you have studied it (AA). The principle you are […]
A Further Exchange on the Interpretation of Directives Relating to ‘Bay`ah’… Part 1
Question The fact the Prophet (saw) did not tell Hudaifa anything about Hudaifa1 is of no consequence – surely you know that absence of an action means nothing e.g. Prophet (saw) never drove a car, wore a suit, eat a pizza etc can you comment on any of these subject matters based on the fact […]
Is it Obligatory for Muslims to Overthrow Their Corrupt Rulers – As Propounded by the Hizb al-Tehrir?
Question If I may, I would like to draw your attention to an article written by a movement who regard the establishment of a universal Islamic state as obligatory (fard) upon every Muslim. To them, universal Islamic State is the meaning of Khilafah. The actual article is available online at http://www.khilafah.com entitled “The Changing of […]
Further Exchange on Copyright Laws
Question My brother, I think you have an incorrect understanding of this issue. Can you clarify how you come to your position, in light of the discussion below: Protection of intellectual property: Its reality and its Shar`i rule Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim The idea of protecting intellectual property arose in the shade of the capitalist ideology. […]
Further Discussion…”Justification of Riba” Part 4
Question So, basically is it moral justification that matters most for you or is it that since this thing has been forbidden in Qur’an so you are not ready to accept its justification otherwise? You know what I think, no matter what I or world say will ever make you believe cause you believe what […]
The Basis of Interpreting the Directives Regarding Bay’ah as Conditional Upon Existence of a ‘Rule’ & Presence of a ‘Ruler’
Question You refute the understanding of HT of the hadith of bayah “Whosoever dies without oath on their neck dies death of jahiliyyah“, by using analogies such as obedience to parents being fard, paying of zakat etc I contend your analogies are totally false and inappropriate to the context of discussion. I can demonstrate this […]
Further Discussion…”Justification of Riba” Part 3
Question You made the following question. I had to assume the word ‘Borrower‘ for Lender. Please inform me if I am wrong. Why – on what basis – would the borrower demand a predetermined rate of increase on the amount that he has actually lent? 1st logic: first we must be clear of the word […]
Expiation for Breaking a Pledge
Question What is the punishment for someone who says “I swear to God I wont do this” and then the person does that action? Answer If a person has pledged with a serious intention, but still fails to uphold his pledge, then as an expiation of the sin involved in it, the Qur’an has prescribed […]
A Further Exchange on the Significance of the Number ‘786’
Question I would ask your indulgence in considering “786” from another perspective. Especially since we have to be very careful as Muslims when speaking about what is and is not the truth. To say that “786” has “nothing” to do with Islam is certainly confusing to say the least, and also somewhat misleading. The numerical […]