The Advice of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz concerning the incumbency of the Sunnah and following the Salaf An enlightening reminder about the obligation of following the Sunnah of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam), and the obligation to interpret the Sunnah with the interpretation of the Salaf al-salih. Then know that …
Read More »On “Authoritative Ignorance”: Blind Following and Blind Fitnah – Umm Zakiyyah
THE evening dinner started as usual with casual, lighthearted banter among us sisters who were present. In one comical exchange, a sister shared with us how terribly dry her feet were, so much so that they cracked often. “Sometimes I’m praying,” she said between chuckles, “and I have to keep …
Read More »Blogging and Accountability
Writing and Blogging on the Internet and its Accountability Today many people have blogs and are active participants in the blogosphere and other social network sites and forums on the internet. But how many of us immerse into and follow the ethics, etiquette and definite accountability associated with writing? How many …
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