Islamic Revival

A video showcasing a glimpse of the work involved in building global public opinion for the Caliphate (Khilafah) in the Muslim ummah. Many Islamic movements and scholars continue calling for and working towards Islamic political unity in the form of Khilafah. This video takes a brief look specifically at the work of the Islamic movement Hizb ut Tahrir in working towards this goal. It does so by looking at some of its events, conferences, rallies, and other activities in 25 countries. May Allah reward all movements and scholars who are working for Khilafah, and bring success to the ummah. Ameen. Produced by Nahda Productions; Sydney, Australia in August 2012.

“Tackling  Taqlid : Some Advice for Students of Knowledge ”             In what follows are some passing points about “ taqlid ” and its uses and abuses as they play out in the  da`wa  field. It then draws attention to the remarks from Hujjat al-Islam Imam al-Ghazzali (Allah have mercy on his soul) regarding the dangers of excessive and intolerable adherence to a view without the sensitivity to appreciate alternative understandings. This is indispensable for any sincere and serious student of sacred knowledge. CONTEXT: The reason why discussion of  taqlid  is necessary and relevant is that: Often, Muslims misunderstand  taqlid  leading some to condemn it. Often, Muslims adhere stringently to an institution, organisation or School without consideration for a valid and alternative view. Often, Muslims enclose themselves within adherence to a view without any attempt to analyse or assess the veracity, strength or validity of that view. Often, excessive  taqlid  closes off

We are serialising some sections from the draft translation of   الجامع لأحكام الصيام  ‘Al-Jami li Ahkam as-Siyam’  (A complete guide of the rules of fasting)  by  Sheikh Abu Iyas Mahmoud bin Abdul Latif al-Uweida  this Ramadhan, please note this is a draft translation so please overlook errors.      The following has been reported on this issue: 1)       Anas bin Maalik – a man from Bani Abdullah bin Ka’ab the brothers of Bani Qushair – said: “The messenger of Allah (saw) said: Sit down, I would like to talk to you about As-Salaah and As-Sawm. Allah (swt) has put aside hal of the Salaah and As-Sawm from the Musaafir (traveller), the one who breast feeds and the pregnant, By Allah he either said both of them together or one of them...”. Abu Daawud (2408), An-Nisaa’i, Ibn Maajah and Ahmad. This is the lafzh (wording) in the version brought by An-Nisaa’i: “Verily Allah (swt) has lifted from the Musaafir half of the prayer and also from the one who breastfeeds or is pregnan