Author: Greg Carr (Abdullah Ismael)

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Hand Positions in Supplication/Du’a

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ In Sunan Abi Dawud 1489 we find the following hadith: Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:Ikrimah quoted Ibn Abbas as saying: When asking for something you should raise your hands opposite to your shoulders; when asking for forgiveness you should point with one finger; … Continue reading Hand Positions in Supplication/Du’a →

Poem: What makes us pleased?

What is it that makes us pleased?A rattling life style,A glamorous while,Or a pompous file,Give it a thought indeed! Or probably a smile,A walk for a mile,To help those with a pile,Of worry, be released! Dare to think clean,No ego, don’t be mean,Huh! have you seenHow life glitters with light Then dare to dress ‘content’And … Continue reading Poem: What makes us pleased? →

Narration: Allah’s Will and Your Will

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ The Narrations It was narrated that Allah Most High revealed to Dawud alayhi as-Salaam: Oh Dawud! Indeed you will and I Will, but there only occurs what I Will. So if you submit to what I Will, I will suffice you in … Continue reading Narration: Allah’s Will and Your Will →

Hadith: On Taking Land Unjustly

On taking land unjustly: Urwah bin Az-Zubair (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:Arwa bint Aus brought a suit against Sa'id bin Zaid bin 'Amr bin Nufail (May Allah be pleased with him). She complained to Marwan bin Al-Hakam that he had wrongfully taken possession of a portion of her land. Sa'id said: "How can … Continue reading Hadith: On Taking Land Unjustly →

Are Non-Muslims Included in the Muhammadan Nation (Ummah)?

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ According to a fatwa approved by Mufti Ibrahim Desai: The Ummah Muhammadiyyah includes Muslims and non-Muslims.[1] However, Muslims are Ummat al-Ijabah, those who have accepted Islam, while non-Muslims are Ummat al-Da‘wah, those who are called to accept Islam. And Allah Ta‘ālā Knows … Continue reading Are Non-Muslims Included in the Muhammadan Nation (Ummah)? →

McDonald’s Support of The Israeli Military During the Genocide in Gaza

On Twitter on Oct 18, 2023 McDonald's Israel posted its support of the Israeli military: https://twitter.com/McDonaldsIL/status/1714642542124241149 Translation: "Don't spread fake news. Get the facts: Since the outbreak of the war, McDonald's Israel has been offering a 50% discount to soldiers, security forces, and emergency personnel in uniform on October 7th. Throughout the conflict, McDonald's Israel … Continue reading McDonald’s Support of The Israeli Military During the Genocide in Gaza →

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 →