Category: Loyalty and Enmity

Whoever Resembles a People is One of Them

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, "Whoever resembles a people is one of them." (Recorded by Abu Dawud) This is a very important principle in the Shariah. The famous scholar Ibn Taymiyyah once wrote that it is part of the goal of the shariah to distinguish those people who follow the straight path from all other people. ... more

Plotting of the Kuffaar Against Islam and the Muslims

This has occurred since the beginning of Islam until now, the kuffaar with their different religions and beliefs have always plotted against Islam. ... more

Renouncing the Enemy

Nowadays, this issue became a target to the arrows of the enemies and those who followed them from among the seculars and simple people. This creed became accused, not by the infidels only; rather by many people who declare their selves as Muslims..!! ... more

Ruling on helping the kuffaar against the Muslims

 

 

A Muslim businessman has been offered a golden opportunity to sell equipment and food or to sign a contract to do maintenance on vehicles and equipment for an army that is waging war against the Muslims. What is the ruling on doing such business?

 
 
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Convert attending his brother's wedding party

 

 

Alhamdulillah, I am a convert to Islam. My family are still, however, christian. My brother is getting married and this involves a religious service in a church followed by a meal. I have told my family that I cannot partake in the religious service. I wish to know if Islam allows me ...

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Taking kafirs as close friends & protectors is haram

Clarification of the important rule: it is haraam to take kaafirs as close friends and protectors ... more