Every human being makes mistakes. No one is truly clean from sin. However, the difference between a good person and a negligent person lies in how quickly he returns to Allah after falling into error. The slightest sin is a stain that covers the light of the heart. It makes the heart dark, stiff, and … [Read more…]
There is a saying that says, “Opportunity does not strike twice.” However, from the Islamic perspective, we learn that Allah does not close the door to those who want to improve themselves. Second chances are not about repeating the past, but about turning over a new page by learning from past mistakes. God’s Grace: Space … [Read more…]
Usury and its laws are no longer taboo. However, for some people it is difficult to abandon usury. They reason with various reasons how usury can be halal “according to them”. It is as if the knowledge they hear, read and obtain is just mere knowledge. So that God’s prohibitions Story and His Messenger was … [Read more…]
Every Prophet has a noble lineage, and so does the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He came from a respectable lineage in Arab society. His closest ancestors were his father, grandfather and great-grandfather who were also known for their noble morals and position. On this occasion, we will explore the story of the family of the Prophet … [Read more…]
In the previous series, we discussed the definition of usury. Knowing the law of usury itself is of course no less important, so that something that may still be vague for some Muslims can clearly see what is halal and haram. The benefit is, when it is halal, it can (may) be done; and when … [Read more…]
Abu Hurairah adalah sahabat yang meriwayatkan hadis paling banyak. Ada lebih dari 5000 hadis yang tersebar di Shahih Bukhari, Shahih Muslim, dan banyak kitab-kitab hadis lainnya. Posisi Abu Hurairah sebagai perawi hadis memiliki kedudukan yang penting. Beliau adalah sahabat yang sudah diakui keagungan budi pekertinya oleh para ulama sejak dahulu hingga sekarang. Berbagai celaan dan … [Read more…]
عَنْ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللّٰهُ عَنْهُ أَيْضًا قَالَ بَيْنَمَا نَحْنُ جُلُوْسٌ عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللّٰهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- ذَاتَ يَوْمٍ إِذْ طَلَعَ عَلَيْنَا رَجُلٌ شَدِيدُ بَيَاضِ الثِّيَابِ شَدِيدُ سَوَادِ الشَّعَرِ لاَ يُرَى عَلَيْهِ أَثَرُ السَّفَرِ وَلاَ يَعْرِفُهُ مِنَّا أَحَدٌ حَتَّى جَلَسَ إِلَى النَّبِىِّ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- فَأَسْنَدَ رُكْبَتَيْهِ إِلَى رُكْبَتَيْهِ وَوَضَعَ كَفَّيْهِ عَلَى فَخِذَيْهِ وَقَالَ … [Read more…]
Modern times have given rise to many forms of entertainment and competition that claim to be “sport”. Among them are boxing matches — two people hit each other until one of them falls or is even seriously injured. Some Muslims consider it a sportive game, even making it a regular spectacle. However, how does Islam … [Read more…]
Nama dan nasab Abu Ali Badruddin Muhammad bin Ali bin Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Al-Hasan bin Muhammad bin Shalah bin Ibrahim bin Muhammad Al-‘Afif bin Muhammad bin Rizq, Asy-Syaukani. Dinisbahkan kepada ‘Syaukan’, yaitu sebuah desa dari desa-desa As-Sahamiyyah, salah satu kabilah Khawlan, yang jaraknya dengan Sana’a kurang dari jarak perjalanan satu hari.” [1] Kelahiran Beliau … [Read more…]
Allah Story has explained the purpose of our creation very clearly in His words, I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me. “And I did not create jinn and humans except them to worship Me.” (QS. Adz-Dzariyat: 56) A number of scholars interpret the pronunciation They worship in this verse with its … [Read more…]