Author: Greg Carr (Abdullah Ismael)

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Why did Hamas attack Israel, and why now?

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and why now? Just a few weeks ago Netanyahu held up a map in front of the UN showing Israel annexing Gaza, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights. Freudian slip? This may have enraged millions by revealing their true intentions, which to most are already known. Israel's clear and … Continue reading Why did Hamas attack Israel, and why now? →

The Definition of a Jew in Jewish Hebrew Dictionaries

According to rabbi Ernest Klein's dictionary of yehudi: יְהוּדִי m.n. & adj. 1 Judaean. 2 Jew. PBH 3 Jewish. [Formed from the proper name יֽהוּדָה with gentilic suff. ◌ִי. יְהוּדָי orig. meant ‘member of the tribe Judah’, later also ‘member of the Kingdom of Judah’. When after the conquest of the Kingdom of Israel by … Continue reading The Definition of a Jew in Jewish Hebrew Dictionaries →

On Unrestricted Souls and Where Souls Go After Death

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ In Sheikh Gibril Fouad Haddad's (Allah preserve him) book on the mawlid he cites a hadith in kitab al-ruh by sheikh ibn al-Qayyim (rahmahu Allah) about the topic of unrestricted souls (arwah mutlaqa) where Salman al-Farisi (radi Allahu anhu) narrates a hadith … Continue reading On Unrestricted Souls and Where Souls Go After Death →

“Allah laughs at the despair of His slaves…” Hadith Commentary

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ The Hadith in Sunan ibn Majah Waki' bin Hudus narrated that his paternal uncle Abu Razin said:"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Our Lord laughs at the despair of His slaves although He soon changes it.' I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, does … Continue reading “Allah laughs at the despair of His slaves…” Hadith Commentary →

Goethe’s Poem for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

The following poem is by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), "Mahomets Gesang," written 1772-73. Goethe was also a major figure in the Sturm und Drang movement, which was a reaction against the Enlightenment emphasis on reason and order. The Sturm und Drang movement emphasized emotion, passion, and individualism, and Goethe's work was deeply … Continue reading Goethe’s Poem for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ →

Marriage Advice – Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ The following is an excerpt from the writings of shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Allah preserve him) found here. Every action is dependent upon intention. When marrying, both partners should therefore make a firm intention to accomplish the following objectives: Following the Sunnah … Continue reading Marriage Advice – Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat →

Imam al-Haddad’s Intention for Learning and Teaching

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Imam al-Haddad's Intention for Learning and Teaching نيات التعلم والتعليم للإمام الحداد The following are supplications from sheikh Yahya Rhodus and then the intention for learning and teaching by sheikh Abdullah al-Haddad (Allah have mercy on him): Supplications: In the Name of … Continue reading Imam al-Haddad’s Intention for Learning and Teaching →

The Diwan of Insha’ or Rasa’il in Islamic History

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ The Diwan of Insha' or Rasa'il (ديوان الإنشاء أو الرسائل) is an office that is responsible for drafting the caliph's letters and orders to governors, commanders, and senior officials, as well as letters of appointment and political correspondence. The name is derived … Continue reading The Diwan of Insha’ or Rasa’il in Islamic History →

Biography of the Poet Ibn Zurayq al-Baghdadi

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Ibn Zurayq al-Baghdadi (died in 420 Hijri / 1029 CE) was named Abu al-hasan Ali Abu Abdullah bin Zurayq al-Katib al-Baghdadi. He was an Iraqi Abbasid poet born in the al-Karkh (الخرخ) region, west of Baghdad. He was a writer in the … Continue reading Biography of the Poet Ibn Zurayq al-Baghdadi →