Abdul Shaheed Azhary is graduate from Al Azhar University, Ciaro. He has authored a couple of books on Islamic topics. He has been teaching Islamic and Arabic language subjects to students and adults for the last 15 years. He has studied the Arabic language, Quran, Hadees, Fiqh, Aqeeda, and other branches of knowledge from the Madrassas and Colleges in Kerala, India. He completed his higher studies at Al Azhar University in Egypt. He has also graduated with a BA from Calicut University and an MBA from Annamalai University.
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) refers to common laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, succession, guardianship rights, and minority rights. The Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution aims to secure a UCC for all citizens throughout the country.
The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.S) warned us about the consequences of associating with rulers. He said, من سَكن الباديةَ جَفا ومَن اتَّبع الصَّيد غَفَلَ ومَن أتَى… Read More »The Moral Obligation of Scholars: Upholding Truth and Challenging Tyranny
Discover how the teachings of the Qur’an inspire a positive outlook on life. This article explores the themes of gratitude, patience, and trust in Allah, which lead to inner peace and contentment. Explore how the Qur’an promotes kindness, mercy, and forgiveness, fostering harmonious relationships and a more optimistic worldview. Dive into specific verses that offer resilience and hope during difficult times, highlighting the presence of ease alongside hardship and the capacity to overcome struggles. Understand the importance of unwavering trust in Allah’s guidance, the concept of predestination, and the boundless mercy and forgiveness of Allah. Find strength and encouragement in these verses, cultivating a positive perspective and relying on Allah’s wisdom and care.
Jihad Nafs is to purify the soul from its vices, i.e. from evil qualities such as anger, arrogance, miserliness, envy, lust etc. and to adorn it with qualities such as humility, asceticism, and piety.
A scholar who strives to learn about Allah’s attributes and gives attention to the inner beauty of the soul is called ‘Arif’. The author says that Arif is much better than a normal scholar who only focuses on extracting the rules and giving Fatwa without giving much attention to beautifying the soul.
The author teaches here a very important lesson. Dhikr is the heart of the Sufi order. Allah ordered the servants to remember Him as often as possible.
The author blames self-talk and says that it leads to hardness of the heart, because generally self-talk is about worldly affairs and matters. In the next chapter, he guides how to turn inhale and exhale in to Ibadah. Meaning his slef-talk eventually turns into thoughts about Allah and the hereafter.
The author advised students to start the day by waking up early in the morning and praying the Fajr prayer. Then he guided what one has to do step by step. Finally, the author says what one needs to do before going to bed and after sleeping.
Short daytime sleep (nap) has many health benefits. It relaxes and eliminates tension. It boosts memory capacity and increases concentration. A study has revealed that it helps the body run smoothly and gain energy and vitality. Here the author’s suggestion is to sleep after the study before praying Dhuhr prayer.
The Prophet says that one of the major causes of the unaccepted supplication of the believer is that he eats foods that are unlawful.
According to the Islamic jurisprudence view, there are two types of obligations: Fard Ain and Fard Kifaya. Those obligations that are individually responsible are called Fard Ain such as five times prayers and Ramadan fasting. Those obligations that are collectively responsible are called Fard Kifaya such as calling for five times prayers in a mosque. Seeking knowledge also either Fard Ain or Fard Kifaya