Tag Archives: Imam Ghazali


Imam Ghazali’s Chapter “On Death”

I have been reading Ghazali’s chapter “On Death” in the “Ihya…” and about the agonies during death… Continue reading

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Shafi`is on Hadrah

Q: Could you kindly comment on some of the ‘retractions’ of the Shafi’is from their opinions on the Hadrah and the position of Imam Shafi’i mentioned here: Continue reading

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Origins of the Hadrah

Q: Is the correct understanding of Shaykh Dabbagh’s statements from al-Ibriz, regarding the Hadra? Continue reading

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Meaning of “ameen”

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Study Sharia and Arabic language

I am intending to learn Arabic language and sharia (Quran and Hadith). Can you advise me about where I should learn (the most preferable or best place to study and to learn)? Continue reading

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How to prepare for hajj

Q: If one’s niyyah is to go for hajj, in what ways can he, being a weak servant, prepare himself so that he visits the Holy Maqaam of Rasoolullah (saw) and Makkah al-Mukkarrama in the most purest and perfected state, Continue reading

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Mukhtasar Minhaj Al Qasidin

Q: Was Mukhtasar Minhadj al Qasidin really wrote by Ibn Qudama Al Maqdisi? Continue reading

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Regarding Permissibility of Music

Q: Someone told me that all four madhabs say it is illegal to listen to music…

A: Here is a relatively strict interpretation of what is and is not permitted from music/sama… Continue reading

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