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The Ethical Ruling on Using Cracked Software: A Scholarly Reflection
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The question of whether one may download cracked or pirated software—such as Microsoft Office or Adobe products—for personal or educational use is increasingly common in our digital age. Many assume that as long as no profit is being made, the act is harmless. Yet,…
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The Severe Islamic Prohibition of Interest (Ribā): A Divine Declaration of War and Prophetic Condemnation 📜💰
Involvement with interest (Ribā) constitutes a severe transgression in the Islamic faith, drawing the wrath of Allāh Ta’ālā (God, the Most High). The Holy Qur’ān explicitly and unequivocally forbids this practice, warning believers against its consumption and participation. Qur’ānic Injunction and Declaration of War Allāh Ta’ālā addresses the believers, emphasizing piety and the immediate abandonment…
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Luqmān al-Ḥakīm: The Wise Sage and His Enduring Counsels from the Qur’ān 🌙
Luqmān al-Ḥakīm, often known as Luqmān the Wise, holds an esteemed and unique position in Islamic tradition. He was revered not as a prophet, but as a supremely pious man and a devout worshipper upon whom Allāh Ta‘ālā bestowed the profound spiritual gift of great wisdom. His wisdom is immortalized in the Qur’ān, where an…
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Nurturing the Spiritual Desire (Tawfīq) and Selecting a Qualified Guide (Murshid) for Advancement on the Path 🕋
The nascent desire to spiritually progress and draw nearer to Allāh Ta‘ālā is a profound blessing, known as Divine success (Tawfīq). This feeling is a sensitive and honourable guest from the Almighty; it must be welcomed and capitalized upon while it is still fresh. If this spiritual inclination is neglected or treated with indifference, this…
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Seeking Divine Guidance: The Practice and Supplication of Ṣalāt al-Istikhārah 🤲✨
The noble practice of Istikhārah refers to the act of “Seeking good in any important matter or task.” It is a profound act of worship and reliance upon Allāh Ta‘ālā, affirming that true knowledge of what is best lies only with the Creator. When faced with a significant decision, a believer turns to Allāh (Subḥānahu…
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The Youth as Architects of Tomorrow: Islamic Guidance vs. Western Values in a Digital Age 🚀💻
It is fundamentally important to grasp the immense significance of the youth and their impact on society. The world we inhabit today is a direct exemplification of the youth of yesterday, and, consequently, the world of tomorrow will be the exemplification of the youth of today. In essence, the youth play an integral role in…
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Holistic Approaches to Memory Enhancement: Insights from Islamic Tradition and Modern Research 💡🧠
Allah Ta’ala has created every human being with different qualities and traits. While some may possess extraordinary memories and great intellect, others may possess equally unique capabilities in a different field. If a person has a weak memory, that is only natural. Hereunder are different methods that one may adopt to enhance his memory: 🕌…
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🏡 Achieving Domestic Harmony: The Importance of Fulfilling Spousal Roles in Islam
Balancing stability in one’s marriage and domestic life depends fundamentally on both spouses fulfilling their respective roles. For this essential reason, the Shariah (Islamic law) has stipulated distinct responsibilities for both genders, taking into account their natural disposition and temperament. Accordingly, Shariah has made the husband/father primarily responsible to go out of the house and…
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🌟 The Paramount Duty: Honoring Our Parents and Seeking Divine Forgiveness
We begin by making a profound du’aa that Allaah Ta’aala rewards our parents for the immense hardships of life they endured and for the patience they showed in tolerating us. We pray, too, that May Allaah grant our parents Jannatul Firdaws. Aameen. This sentiment underscores a fundamental truth in Islam: the Shari’ah has greatly emphasized…