Islamic Laws
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Family Life In Islam
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi 1. Introduction A sensible and well-balanced family system is the very foundation of a happy life. Indeed, it is the root of an advancing civilization. Religion comes to take human beings closer to Allah. Therefore, it…
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Importance of Zakât
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi “Zakât” literally means “purity; justness; integrity and honesty”. In Islamic legal terminology, the word “zakât” is used for one of the main obligatory taxes imposed upon the wealth of the Muslims derived from the natural resources…
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Bidding the Good and Forbidding the Evil
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Islam: A Social Religion Islam is not a religion in the spiritual sense of the word only; it deals with all aspects of human life. Islam also seeks to create peace and harmony in the social…
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Ijtihad, Taqlid and Ihtiyat
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi 1. Introduction As mentioned in the previous lessons, a Muslim must follow the sharī`a in every aspect of his or her life. If Islam is a religion which is to stay till the end of time,…
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The Sources of the Sharia
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi 1. The Qur’ān & the Sunna of the Prophet The Muslims during the days of Prophet Muhammad lived by the sharī‘a by following the Qur’ān and the Sunna. Sunna means the example of the Prophet. (Sunna…
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The Place of Sharia in Islam
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi The word “shari‘a” literally means “a way.” In Islamic terminology, it means the legal system of Islam. It is normally translated as the laws of Islam or the Islamic laws. Islam is a din—religion. The word…
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The Question of Inheritance
By: Martyred Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari The old world either gave absolutely no inheritance to women or, when it was given, the woman was treated as a minor, which meant that she was not given independence and the status of a…
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Can a man wear a gold wedding ring?
By: Abdul Adheem al-Muhtadi al-Bahrani Question: The gold ring has become the symbol of correlation between spouses, while in the Sharia it is unlawful for men to put on gold. Is there any exception concerning wedding bands? The answer: There…
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What is the opinion of Islam about singing and dancing in wedding ceremonies?
By: Abdul Adheem al-Muhtadi al-Bahrani Question: What is the opinion of Islam about singing and dancing in wedding ceremonies? The opinions of people are contrary; some say it is lawful while others say it is unlawful. The answer: In Islam,…
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What is the opinion of Islam about birth control?
By: Abdul Adheem al-Muhtadi al-Bahrani Question: What is the opinion of Islam about birth control and stopping procreation? Some people in our family think that it is unlawful; therefore, they procreate in spite of their limited incomes, whereas others think…