Beliefs (Aqida)
Answers and pages filed under “Beliefs (Aqida)” on SunniPath.
77 pages
- Answers
Abu Hanifa & Tawassul
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Imam Abu Hanifa: His Supposed Objection to Tawassul (Using Intermediaries) Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Imam Abu Hanifa: His Supposed Objection to Tawassul (Using Intermediaries) Imàm Abu Han…
- Answers
The Attributes of Allah, Literalism & Figurative Interpretation
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
1) In Fiqh ul Akbar it states, 'It cannot be said that His hand represents His power or His bestowal of bounty, because such an interpretation would require a negation of an attribute. This is the path taken by the Qadar…
- Answers
Blaming Destiny?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
There are so much thoughts I have regarding this 'If Allah wills...' statement. Please allow me to pose my query in a simple manner. Can someone say something along the lines of 'He did not repent, because Allah had not …
- Answers
Love in all its glory and misery.
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In the name of Allah Subhaana Wa-Taala Most Merciful, Greetings. Repeatedly I've read that "falling in love", ('love' being the emotional 'sensation' of deep spiritual attraction), is NOT haraam.
- Answers
If a muslim commits blasphemy is it forgivable?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Assalaam alai'kum, I was told that if a muslim commits blasphemy whether he/she did it intentionally or unintentionally , they must say the shahada again. I've researched left and right and could not find anything about …
- Answers
Both good and evil from Allah Most High
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
I have a book of Prophetic Invocations, in it is a du'a that goes like this: In the Name of Allah (swt), all praise belongs to Allah, both good and evil are by the will of Allah.
- Answers
What Are The 'Branches of Faith'? And: A Good Tafsir in English...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Please describe what is 'iman'? Is ones actions part of iman? I read an article that talks about how there are 77 parts of iman. Does that mean if one is lacking in one of those 77 parts, he/she doesn't have iman? Second…
- Answers
Divine Determination or Human Free Will?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi ta'al wa barakatuhu.
- Answers
The Attributes of Allah Most High
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
How are we supposed to understand Divine attributes like "hand" and "eyes"? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of h…
- Answers
Satanic voices - A desperate cry for help
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim As'salamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, I do not know where to begin or where to end in order to delineate my desperate and completely devastating situation.
- Answers
Giving information about Islam
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a christian friend who has shown interest in Islam, we've had some brief conversations about beliefs and fundamentals of both religions.
- Answers
Am I Muslim? Do I need to pray?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am an intern for an NPO that deals with Muslim-Jewish youth (fostering dialogue between the two). As I was moderating the forums, I came across this question. I didn't know what to tell her.
- Answers
The Elementary Teachings of Islam
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
The Elementary Teachings of Islam Answer Assalamu alaikum, This is a useful online text called The Elementary Teachings of Islam
- Answers
The Fiqh of Sending Peace & Blessings on the Prophet ( Allah bless him with the best of blessings and give him the most perfect of peace)
Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher
The Fiqh of Sending Peace & Blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him with the best of blessings and give him the most perfect of peace, and upon his family, companions, and followers) Answer In the Name of Allah, Most G…
- Answers
Who is Imam Maturidi?
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Who is Imam Maturidi? Can you explain short his Mission and his Life. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Mahmud Abu Mansur al-Samarqandi al-Maturidi al-Hanafi (d.
- Answers
Is Literalism Disbelief?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
X is married to Y. Y states that they have a 'literal' belief in Allah's Attributes.
- Answers
Is a vile Muslim better than a pious Kafir?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is a vile Muslim better than a pious Kafir? - What is the criteria for people who do not hear the message? - Is a vile Muslim better than a pious person from amongst those who haven't heard the message? - Can those who h…
- Answers
The Laws of the Universe
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I understand that the laws of the universe are broken only by prophets with Allah's (subhana wa ta'ala) permission as a proof of their prophethood. Now, this is different from karamaat, which are highly unlikely events, …
- Answers
Love of the Prophet
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am not sure whether I love the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace). What do I do?
- Answers
The Fiqh of Cursing and the Impermissibility of Disparaging Any of the Companions of the Prophet
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it wrong to say 'lan`at Allah `alaa al kafireen'? What are the generally precautious ways of addressing that which appears to be kufr? Is it wrong to call the people of the book kuffaar in general? Are there specific …
- Answers
Love Of The Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) And Following His Example
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Love of the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) and following his example Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful 1.
- Answers
Moral Responsibility and Divine Will. Re: Blaming Destiny?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
If Allah wills everything, then can we say that Allah willed me to do x and y sins, and Allah is responsible for my not repenting, and Allah willed that I am a bad Muslim Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most …
- Answers
Two Adhans on Friday
Sidi Suheil Laher
Can you please justify the validity of saying two adhans on Friday Jum'ah with relevant ayats, hadiths and scholarly opinions. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful wa`alaykum as-salam Praise be to Al…
- Answers
Why can't Muslims eat pig/Ham?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Why can't Muslims eat pig/Ham? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. Dear Brother, I pray this message reaches you in good health and sound iman.
- Answers
Sh. Buti on Hikam: Foreordained Destiny and the Inefficacy of Material Causes-and-Effects
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Foreordained Destiny and the Inefficacy of Material Causes-and-Effects Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Shaykh al-Butis Commentary on the Hikam (#3) Foreordained Destiny and the Inefficacy of Mat…
- Answers
I have a Shi'ite co-worker. We often discuss and argue about differences...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a Shi`ite co-worker. We often discuss and argue about differences between Sunnis and Shi`as. They seem to have many strange practices, such as self-flagellation, praying differently....
- Answers
Losing faith
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I need guidance as I don't know what to do. I am beginning to lose my faith. I am in a constant battle with satan may Allah Ta'ala curse him. I don't want to die as a kufr or a disbeliever. I want my iman back and want t…
- Answers
Believing in rites of Hajj
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I did Hajj several years ago. Whilst looking at the Kaaba and seeing the crowds doing the tawaf, a thought drifted into my mind, that these people, including me, were just continuing the practice of the jahaliyah pagan a…
- Answers
When is the sex of the child determined?
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
the ruh enters the feotus 120 days after conception, so when is the sex of that feotus determined before it enters the body or after the 120 days. i need to know because i have been told that all ruh were made on 1 day s…
- Answers
Going beyond reason
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am writing to you again as I dont know still what to do. Are we held accountable for our thoughts that are leading to kufr or on our heart. I feel I have lost all my iman and feel that I am losing hope.