BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Aug 02, 2009 at 10:24 am
A. Hatred (al-Bughd) is the inclination of the soul to flee away from things it finds repulsive. Raghib al-Asfahani, al-Mufradat Unsanctioned hatred occurs when the repulsiveness the soul finds is unjustified and leads to forbidden actions against the object of ones hatred. A.1. Negative Consequences of…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 29, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Wantonness (Batar) A. Wantonness (Batar) is not properly bearing the responsibility of wealth, which means a severe shortcoming in terms of appreciating it, and seeing the blessing in it. Along with excessive mirth (unrestrained happiness) it leads to oppression. Al-‘Izz bin ‘Abd al-Salaam A.1. Four…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 27, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I. Basic Concepts A. Miserliness (Bukhl) Bukhl is denying those in need an established right they have in one’s wealth, or earnings. A.1. Texts From the Qur’an and the Sunnah Let not those who are miserly with what Allah has bestowed upon them from His bounty think that it is…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 25, 2009 at 2:23 pm
A.1. Etiquette/Courtesy (Adab) Adab involves good comportment, whether one is standing or sitting; maintaining good character, and manifesting praiseworthy traits. Its essence involves knowing all the things to be avoided in order not to commit errors in dealing with self and others. A.2. Bashfulness or Modesty or Shame (Haya’) Haya’…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 23, 2009 at 10:59 pm
There is a time for everything. The time has come to change the format of this blog and the articles that appear on this site. My political writings and social commentary will be done through other media from now on. This site will be used for strictly religious teachings. Whoever…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 13, 2009 at 7:17 am
On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Cynthia McKinney, a former United States Congresswoman, and a recent presidential candidate, was taken prisoner, along with a group of noted human rights and peace activists, including a Nobel laureate, while sailing in international waters, headed for the Gaza Strip. Their abduction was carried out…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 12, 2009 at 12:45 am
To spend a moment in your love, beyond this world of strife. To know the beauty of your face, beyond the realms of life. To pay the price you ask of us O Lord of life sublime! …
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 12, 2009 at 12:08 am
In the 1970s the social activist, blues singer, and revolutionary poet, Gill Scott-Heron, wrote a moving song entitled a Prayer for Everybody in the World. May Allah bless us to realize in our lives the realities he has identified here, for they only come from Him. Prayer for Everybody in…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jul 07, 2009 at 11:09 pm
In Response to a brief essay I wrote in the aftermath of Michael Jackson’s passing, an individual identifying himself as RHM wrote the following comment: As Salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Bismillah ir Rahman ir Raheem Cynthia McKinney, former US Congresswoman from the state of Georgia,…
BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
Jun 26, 2009 at 12:37 am
Like the light of a meteor streaking across the crisp, cold, clear sky of a winter’s night, Michael Jackson streaked across the sky defining this country’s cultural horizons. None of us coming of age in urban America will forget Michael’s debut onto the public stage with his brothers as part…
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