Inspiration and Spirituality
Jihad al-Nafs: The Greater Struggle
What are the dimensions of jihad?
- What is inner jihad?
- Ibn Rajab on inner jihad.
- One soul, three potentials?
Click here to learn more…
Keep supporting MuslimMatters for the sake of Allah
Alhamdulillah, we're at over 850 supporters. Help us get to 900 supporters this month. All it takes is a small gift from a reader like you to keep us going, for just $2 / month.
The Prophet (SAW) has taught us the best of deeds are those that done consistently, even if they are small. Click here to support MuslimMatters with a monthly donation of $2 per month. Set it and collect blessings from Allah (swt) for the khayr you're supporting without thinking about it.
I’ve Converted, and It’s Christmas…
The Coddling Of The Western Muslim Mind: [Part II] The Islam Of Emotionalism
Family Troubles Of The Prophets: A MuslimMatters Series – [Part II] My Kids Are Out Of Control
Cutting It Fine: Outgoing American Government Announces Campaign Against Islamophobia
The Coddling Of The Western Muslim Mind: [Part 1] The Cult Of Self-Esteem
Safeguarding Children In Today’s World: An Islamic Perspective On Child Sexual Abuse Prevention And Protection
International Criminal Court Warrant Galls Genocidaires
The Fall Of Barsisa: Lessons On Spiritual Corruption And The Abuse Of Religious Authority
[Podcast] Navigating Christmas: Advice to Converts, from Converts | Hazel Gomez & Eman Manigat
From Algeria to Palestine: Commemorating Eighty Years Of Resistance And International Solidarity
Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 1] | Sh. Yaser Birjas
Sami Hamdi: “Muslims Must Abandon Harris” | Transcript and Summary
IOK Ramadan: The Importance of Spiritual Purification | Keys To The Divine Compass [Ep30]
IOK Ramadan: The Power of Prayer | Keys To The Divine Compass [Ep29]
IOK Ramadan: The Weight of the Qur’an | Keys To The Divine Compass [Ep28]
-
#Culture1 month ago[Podcast] How To Free A Jinn & Other Questions | Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil
-
#Islam1 month ago
Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 3] | Sh. Yaser Birjas
-
#Life1 month ago
Ensuring The Safety Of Our Communities: A Call For Immediate Corrective Action From American Muslim Organizations
-
#Life1 month ago
Processing Spiritual Abuse In Islam: A Comprehensive Guide For Individuals, Communities, And Organizations
Nafees
November 23, 2007 at 2:07 PM
Like your first Taqleed article, this one is also beautifully written, no pretensions, simply good Islamic authorship and argument in English – something so rare. May Allah Reward you.
abuadam
November 23, 2007 at 7:26 PM
mashAllah. excellent article. by the way when is the 2nd part of the Taqleed article coming out?
Abu Aaliyah
November 24, 2007 at 8:05 AM
As-salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah.
Currently I’m in Australia, then I’m going to India; returning back to the U.K. in the first week of December, inshallah. Somewhere around the third week of Dec. is when I hope the second part of the Taqlid paper will be completed, bi’idhnillah.
Jazakumullahu khayran to you all for your comments and your patience.
Truth of the Matter
November 24, 2007 at 8:23 AM
And Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have Mercy upon him) describes those who neglect the obligation of commanding the good and forbidding the evil and Jihad in the Path of Allah as those who are lowest in their religious commitment, and the worst sinners in the Sight of Allah – the Exalted – as he says: “As for Jihad, and commanding the good and forbidding the evil, and being true to Allah and His Messenger and His servants, and giving victory and aid to Allah and His Messenger and His Religion and Book, then these are obligations that do not even occur to them, let alone be desired or implemented by them. And the lowest in people of religious commitment, and worst of them in the Sight of Allah are those who abandon these obligations, even if they abstain from every single one of the worldly pleasures. And you see very few of them having their faces turn red because of the limits of Allah being violated, or exerting their effort in aiding His religion. The situation of the major sinners is better with Allah than these.” (Uddat as-Sabirin; p. 121)
hidayah
December 4, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Asalaam alaikum, just re the title I wanted to mention that the hadith about jihad an-nafs being the greater hadith is not saheeh despite the fact it is popular among the people – our local sheikh mentioned that, and here is a link regarding it: http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/10455 — I just think we should be aware of this since there are a few very oft repeated hadiths that are not saheeh (including the one about Jannah being at the feet of the mother) but of course I am not giving any rulings as Im not a scholar, just passing on what I’ve heard from scholars – everyone can look into it themselves insha’Allah.