Question: Some of the brothers in our area treat jinn-possessed cases by reciting aayaat from the Qur.aan. They claim that when they were treating one such case, (the angel) Jibreel descended from the sky and helped them drive the jinn out of the patient. This claim has created much dissension and confusion amongst the people. We request you […]
Going to church for treating insanity.
Question: It is claimed that treatment for insanity is to be sought at church, in particular, the church of Mary Jirjis, or from sorcerers and charlatans commonly practising in villages. That type of treatment is claimed to have sometimes worked. So is it permissible to do that, keeping in mind that a patient in a […]
The Heart.
KNOW that the most noble part of a human being is the heart. It is what knows Allah, works for Allah, strives toward Allah and comprehends Allah’s message. The rest of his being is in servitude, following and obedience to the heart which uses them they way someone uses tools or workers. Whoever knows his […]
The validity of ruqyah.
Question: What is the Islaamic position regarding the ruqyah? I have heard about a companion (of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)) who treated a patient by ruqyah, and was given some sheep in return. This was approved by the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), who said: ((Assign a share for me with you)). And it is […]
A woman afflicted with black magic.
Question: Is it permissible to take a woman afflicted with black magic to one of the shaykhs so he can recite upon her? Response: If the shaykh is known to be upright and religious, and of sound ‘aqeedah, and will recite the Qur.aan (upon her) whilst maintaining her complete hijaab and without being alone with […]
Sûrat Ibrâhîm (Abraham) XIV.
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Alif-Lâm-Râ. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. (This is) a Book which We have revealed unto you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) in order that you might lead mankind out of […]
On the Sensory Characteristics of the Skin.
This man is uttering the Islamic creed (Shahaadah) thus declaring that he is becoming a Muslim. This occurred during the Eighth Saudi Medical Conference which was convened in Riyadh. He is Professor Tejatat Tejasen, Chairman of the Department of Anatomy at Chiang Mai University in Thailand. He was previously the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the same university.
Good Manners and Form (Al−Adab).
Narrated Al−Walid bin ‘Aizar: I heard Abi `Amr ‘Ash−Shaibani saying, “The owner of this house.” he pointed to `Abdullah’s house, “said, ‘I asked the Prophet ‘Which deed is loved most by Allah?” He replied, ‘To offer prayers at their early (very first) stated times.’ ” `Abdullah asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” The Prophet […]
How does Islam elevate the status of women?
According to the Qur’an, men and women are equal before God; both created for the sole purpose of worshipping god through faith and good deeds. “O humankind! Be conscious of your Lord Who created you from a single soul, and out of it created its mate, and out of the two spread countless men and […]
Misunderstandings in defining al-Ibadah
Ibadah is Tawqeefiyah meaning nothing can be legislated concerning it except with a proof from the Book and the Sunnah. Any act which is not legislated by Allah is considered a rejected innovation as the Messenger of Allah said, “Whoever performs an action that is not ordered by us is rejected.” [Agreed upon] meaning the […]