Author: Greg Carr (Abdullah Ismael)

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How Secular Zionists Excluded God From their Declaration of Independence

If you read The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel (available on the Israeli government website itself), you'll notice that God is never mentioned. Why is this? Because of a compromise with "secular Jews." The second major issue was over the inclusion of God in the last section of the document, with … Continue reading How Secular Zionists Excluded God From their Declaration of Independence →

Merciful Hadith on suicide

﷽ Jabir reported: When the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, emigrated to Medina, Al-Tufayl ibn ‘Amr also emigrated along with a man from his people. They strongly disliked the climate of Medina and the man became sick and suffered from anxiety. He took some of his arrowheads, cut the joints of his fingers, … Continue reading Merciful Hadith on suicide →

Instill Three Qualities in Your Children

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ al-Shīrāzī reported in his Fawā’id, as well as al-Daylamī and ibn al-Najjār on the authority of ʿAlī as a marfūʿ narration: [The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:] “Instill the propriety of three qualities within your children: love for your prophet, love for … Continue reading Instill Three Qualities in Your Children →

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 →