Belief & Doctrine



Beliefs of Islam, known as `Aqidah (creed or doctrine) or the Aspects of Iman (faith). All that pertain to the Unseen: Allah (God) and His Divine Attributes, Angels, revealed books of Allah, Prophets of Allah, the Hereafter, Destiny (the Divine Decree) and Resurrection after death.


Creation of Allah (SWT)

is it right to say that “phone is a creation of Allah” or “good and bad was created by Allah”? Continue reading

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Indonesia Wahhabi calls istighfar before Ramadan ‘a big sin’

I’m writing to you to ask about Labaran, the Indonesian custom of asking one’s family and friends for forgiveness at the start of Ramadan. Continue reading

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Folding sides of prayer mat

In Pakistani and Indian culture some people after they’re done praying or leave for a while between prayer, they fold a corner of a prayer carpet. They claim if they don’t shaytan will pray on it. Can shaytan pray? Is there any evidence of this theory? Continue reading

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Prophet Moses (as) lifetime

Rabbinical Judaism (in the Seder Olam Rabbah) states Prophet Moses lived from 1391-1271 BC. Continue reading

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Does this Hadith mean that the Torah is not corrupted?

The Hadith says: “placed the Torah on it saying: I believed in thee and in Him Who revealed thee”. Continue reading

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Hadith of Adam AS being created in Allah’s image

Explanation of Ahlus Sunnah with regards to the hadith of Nabi Adam AS being created in Allah’s image? Continue reading

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Honoring ‘Ashraf’ above others?

Is it correct to honor al-Ashraf, descendants of the Prophet (s), above others? Continue reading

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Soulmates in Islam and Destiny

Do we believe in soul-mates: a man and woman created to marry exclusively which is predetermined? Continue reading

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Est ce qu’on peut dire que tous les swahaba seront au paradis

Est ce qu’on peut dire que tous les swahaba seront au paradis à 100% Continue reading

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What is true for people who see the Prophet (s) in a dream?

how do we ensure we do not become lazy in religion or arrogant towards other people or take the blessing for granted? Continue reading

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