Our attitude concerning mockery of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be

Question:


We have heard about the Westerners making fun of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and mocking him. What should our attitude be towards that? How should we defend the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)?.

Answer:


Praise be to Allaah.

 

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Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum

Scanned from: "Companions of The Prophet", Vol. 1, By: Abdul Wahid Hamid.

Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum was a cousin of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, Mother of the Believers, may God be pleased with her. His father was Qays ibn Za'id and his mother was Aatikah bint Abdullah. She was called Umm Maktum ...

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Creation is in Need of Allah

Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah

Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize what is harmful. He must then know whom he should need, trust, and love so that he can attain what is beneficial as well as to feel ...

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Individual Responsibility

Sheikh Salman al-Oadah

The individual is, without doubt, a part of society and an essential aspect of the Islamic way of life.

Allah says: "You began to say: Whence is this? Say: It is from yourselves." [Sûrah Âl `Imrân: 165]

Allah also tells us: "Truly, Allah does not change the ...

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The Concept of God in Islam (part 1 of 2): A Unique Concept

Every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with the word ‘Allah’. Allah is the personal name of the One True God. Nothing else can be called Allah. The term has no plural or gender. This shows its exclusivity ... Continue Reading

Accepting a gift from a kaafir on the day of his festival

Question:
My neighbour is an American Christian, and she and her family brought me a gift when it was Christmas. I could not refuse the gift, lest she be offended.
Can I accept this gift, as the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) accepted gifts from kaafirs?.

Answer:
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Welcoming the Arrival of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan has arrived again, the month of fasting and prayer. It is the month that provides an opportunity for forgiveness from Allah and emancipation from our sins. It is the month for performing good deeds and giving in charity. It is the month when the gates of the heavens are ... Continue Reading

Invocation for when it rains

It is recommended to seek blessings from the rain when it first comes down by making it touches one’s head and other parts of the body. ... more

The example of Islam and its rulings

Holding firm to the book of Allah is the cause of salvation against all temptations and seditions. ... more

Sin (Ma'siyah)

The word Ma'siyah literally means transgression or disobedience. Anything that violates the commands of Allah is transgression or sin. ... more

How to perform Tayammum?

Tayammum replaces Wudhu or Ghusl and enables a person to do any acts of worship that normally require Wudhu or Ghusl. ... more

How to Tell Your Parents That You Have Embraced Islam

Be prepared that you might have some negative response from your family. These are general guidelines on how to tell and deal with your parents after embracing Islam. ... more
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