Persons with whom Nikâh is Harâm

1. Marriage with one's children, grand-children, great grand-children, etc. is not permissible. Nor is marriage with one's parents, grand-parents, maternal grand-parents, etc. permissible. 2. Marriage with one's brothers, uncles and nephews is not permissible. According to the Sharî‘ah, a brother is one whose mother and father is the same, or they have one father but two mothers, or one mother but...

Beliefs concerning the Sahabah (Companions)

1. 1. Those Muslims who have seen our Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and have died as Muslims, are known as Sahabah. Very great virtues have been mentioned with regard to them. We have to love and think good of all of them. If we hear of any dispute or conflict among them, we should regard it as a misunderstanding or a miscalculation. We should not speak any ill of them. The greatest among them...

Beliefs concerning heavenly books

Allâh Ta'âla has sent down many small and large books through the angel Jibra'eel alayhis salâm to the prophets so that they may teach the matters of Deen to their respective communities. Among these books, four are very famous: the Torah which was sent to Musa alayhis salâm, the Zabur which was sent to Daud alayhis salâm, the Injil which was sent to Isa alayhis salâm, and the Quran which was sent...

Beliefs concerning the auliya (friends of Allâh)

1. When a Muslim engages in an abundance of ibâdah, abstains from sins, does not become attached to the world, and follows the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam in every way, he becomes the friend and beloved of Allâh Ta'âla. Such a person is called a wali. At times, a wali does certain acts which cannot be done by others. These acts are called karamât (miracles, or noble and excellent deeds). 2....

Beliefs concerning angels and jinn

After creating certain creatures from light, Allâh Ta'âla concealed them from our sight. These creatures are called angels. A lot of work has been given to them. They never do anything contrary to the orders of Allâh Ta'âla. They continue doing whatever work they have been assigned to do. Among them, four angels are very famous. They are: Hadrat Jibra'eel alayhis salâm, Hadrat Mika'eel alayhis salâm,...

Beliefs concerning the Prophets

1. Allâh Ta'âla has sent down many prophets to guide mankind onto the right path. They are all free from sins. Their actual number is known to Allâh alone. In order to establish their truthfulness, Allâh caused new and difficult acts to happen through them which others cannot do. Such acts are called miracles (mu'jizât). The first prophet is âdam alayhis salâm and the last is Muhammad sallallahu...

BELIEFS

Beliefs concerning Allâh Ta'âla 1. In the beginning, the entire universe was non-existent. Thro ugh the creation of Allâh, it came into existence. 2. Allâh Ta'âla is One. He is not dependent on anyone. He has not given birth to anyone, nor was He begotten. He does not have any wife. There is no one...