According to Imāms Ahmad and Ash-Shāfi'ī, the foundation of Islām revolves around three Ahādīth:

1. "Actions are judged by the intentions..." إنما الأعمال بالنيّات
2. "Whoever introduces into this affairs of ours, what is not a part of it will have it rejected" مَن عمِل عملاً ليس عليه أمرنا فهو ردّ
3. "What is permissible is clear and what is impermissible is clear..." إنّ الحلال بيّن وإنّ الحرام بيّن




The first Hadīth emphasises the centrality and significance of intention to the validity and acceptance of deeds. In other words, it teaches ikhlās (purification of intention). The second establishes the importance of المُتابعة "compliance, consonance, conformity" of one's actions to the dictates of the Sharī'ah. That is, intention alone does not suffice to validate an action or make it acceptable, unless such action conforms to the express teachings of the Sharī'ah as contained in the Qur'ān and Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

This is where the people of Bid'ah are greatly mistaken. They emphasise on the first Hadīth, while watering down the second. As for the third Hadīth, it establishes the clear injunctions of the Sharī'ah. Halāl and Harām are not matters of conjectures or ambiguity. They have been well spelt out by the Lawgiver- Allāh.

Sometimes, people with zilch or very little knowledge of the Sharī'ah beyond what they read on the internet or pamphlets tend to make terrible submissions on the fundamentals of the Dīn, by overstretching the first Hadīth. For instance, a man who's in seclusion with a woman who he can legally marry as far as the Sharī'ah is concerned may argue that it's his intention that we should consider and not his action, since he has no such intention of committing Zinā with her.

A married woman who's in constant phone contact with another man other than her husband and without his knowledge, let alone permission may equally claim that intention is what matters. This is a WRONG and DANGEROUS application of that Hadīth. The Prophet ﷺ had clearly condemned and prohibited two strange persons of opposite sex from being in seclusion with each other, whether or not Zinā is intended!

On the issue of Shirk, there's no ambiguity at all in the Sharī'ah. Shirk is the greatest and worst form of major sins. It's a clear Harām deed. Sadly, some people have very limited knowledge of what constitutes Shirk. To them, so long as one is not bowing to idols, he's not committing Shirk. Such people are likely not to know that believing in horoscope and the likes are very clear Shirk. Subhānallāh!

"Associating partners with Allāh in worship" goes beyond bowing to idols. It's a complex concept that permeates every aspect of our faith and action. To believe that other than Allāh can create, provide and protect from harm is SHIRK. To invoke other than Allāh is SHIRK. The least form of Shirk is Riyā' (showing off). The Prophet ﷺ called it الشرك الأصغر (the minor Shirk). Who would imagine that showing off one's beautiful recitation and memorization of the Qur'ān could amount to Shirk?!!! Who would imagine that ostentation with one's wealth or knowledge, et cetera is Shirk?!! The Prophet ﷺ said:
إن أخوف ما أخاف عليكم الشرك الأصغر، قالوا: وما الشرك الأصغر يا رسول الله؟ قال: الرياء
"What I fear for you most is the minor Shirk. They (the Sahābah) said, and what is the minor Shirk o Messenger of Allāh? He said, "showing off".

Al-Imām Ahmad and At-Tirmidhī narrated through Abū'l-Layth al-Wāqidī that the Prophet ﷺ and his companions while returning from Hunayn passed by a particular tree known as "dhāt anwāt" on which the idolators hang their swords for good luck and victory in battle. Some of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ suggested to him to replicate such for them, but the Prophet ﷺ condemned it, and compared their request to that of SHIRK made by the Children of Israel to Mūsā after crossing the red sea! (See Q.7:138-140)

If the Prophet ﷺ could condemn and compare the request to hang swords to a tree meant to bring good luck to Shirk, then, it's clear that those who do not see wearing of talisman and charm vests as Shirk have no knowledge of Shirk. The problem with such vests is not just about what's inscribed on it (lest anyone claims that they contain Qur'ān verses), but the fact that preparing and hanging/wearing them amounts to SHIRK!

Abū Dāwud and At-Tirmidhī narrated from Ibn Mas'ūd رضي الله عنه that the Prophet ﷺ said:
إِنَّ الرُّقَى، وَالتَّمَائِمَ، وَالتِّوَلَةَ شِرْكٌ.
"Spells (ruqyah), amulets and love-charms are shirk."
Imām Ahmad narrated on the authority of 'Uqbah bn Āmir that once, ten men came to the Prophet ﷺ to pledge allegiance to him. He accepted that of nine and rejected the tenth man. So they said, "O Messenger of Allāh, you accepted the pledge of allegiance of nine but not of this one.” He said, “He is wearing an amulet.” The man put his hand (in his shirt) and took it off, then he (the Prophet ﷺ accepted his pledge. He said, ‘Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk.”
Some people may want to hide under the disagreement among the Salaf on wearing amulets on which ONLY verses of the Qur'ān have been written to advance their argument. I say, this is a false premise. Majority of the 'Ulamā' from the early centuries down to the contemporary time have established the generality of application of the ahādīth condemning wearing amulets, irrespective of their content. Moreso, this is where the third Hadīth earlier quoted comes in, "whoever do away with ambiguous matters has protected his religion and dignity, and whoever falls into the ambiguous matters, falls into Harām"!

By their logic, a bulletproof vest isn't different from an amulet, just as a pregnancy scan isn't different from Ifa divination or a ruqyah (with Qur'ān) and ofo/ayajo/ogede. So why would the former be permitted and not the latter?

I say, an intensive course in Tawhīd and 'Aqīdah is seriously needed. The Islamic Online University of Dr Abū Ameenah Bilal Philips حفظه الله or interaction with Shaykh Āssim Al-Hakīm is highly recommended.

englishmart:
You can't demonstrate your love towards a supreme being by destroying his creature in the name of fighting for him

UstazAhmed:


How would you as a child react to someone insulting your parents right before you

englishmart:
I will shoot the person, kill myself and hand myself to the police

UstazAhmed:


How would you as a child react to someone insulting your parents right before you

UstazAhmed:


How would you as a child react to someone insulting your parents right before you

UstazAhmed:


How would you as a child react to someone insulting your parents right before you

Fiscus105:
The biggest problem about Islam is too much emphasis(believing ) on Arabic language as only language God understands, as a result of that so many people (am talking of full Muslim fathful) have taking advantage of that to manipulate people and paint Muslim in bad light , unlike Christian, where prayer and Bible can be offered in whatever languages.

For the christians they too are manipulated, but it's only foolish that are being manipulated since one can read Bible in local languages, so read to understand very well, but for the Muslim, so many fall not because they are foolish but they are manipulated because of foreign language they used to pray and read Quran.

Why not only quran as only book of God?

Fiscus105:
The biggest problem about Islam is too much emphasis(believing ) on Arabic language as only language God understands, as a result of that so many people (am talking of full Muslim fathful) have taking advantage of that to manipulate people and paint Muslim in bad light , unlike Christian, where prayer and Bible can be offered in whatever languages.

For the christians they too are manipulated, but it's only foolish that are being manipulated since one can read Bible in local languages, so read to understand very well, but for the Muslim, so many fall not because they are foolish but they are manipulated because of foreign language they used to pray and read Quran.

Why not only quran as only book of God?

AlphaAlex:
No wonder una dey drop bombs and backwardness for the world . You have every confusing doctrine to justify your dumb actions after y’all will scream religion of peace. Nonsense. I wonder why the educated lots among you in this country have not stoned the corrupt ones among you ruining this country since you value the tenets of your religion so much . Is your God not against theft? Why are y’all not radical against the thieves in this government. Heck even Tinubu is a Muslim. Is he not a thief? Shouldn’t his hands be cut?

mamdanju:
Arabic is the language the Quran was revealed. It was the language the prophet used in explaining the religion to his disciples while he was alive. The advantage of relating information about Islam by making reference to the Quran and hadith in Arabic is to enable the reader to trace the authenticity and validity of the quote. It enabled enlighten adherents of the religion to quickly judge whether your submissions are cogent or not. Christianity on the other hand does not have this tool for verifying the truth. Most of you have the English Bible which was translated from Greek but the language of Jesus Christ was Aramaic and there was no original copy of the bible in the language of the jews for people to make reference to. There are Quran translations in many languages all over the world but none can compare in quality and authenticity with the Arabic version.

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Topzee109:

GOD punish all Christians attacking Muslims on their forum

Obviously your religious discrimination will not allow you to think properly, fools

AlphaAlex:
and who said I am a Christian? All I understand is y’all Muslims especially the ones in Nigeria have very fragile egos as you have demonstrated already. Please shift with your Shady Facade of a religion of peace it’s an open secret everybody knows you guys to be insecure pussies who use terrorism as ruse to hide your insecurities. You Lot are as VAIN SELFISH AND DECIETFUL AS THE REST OF THE WORLD NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU WAS YOUR FILTHY HANDS AND BODY IF THATS EVEN QUALIFIED TO BE WASHING . Ask yourself why your Imāms have not butchered your elites you brainwashed sissy Or is your sweet God only partial to the wealthy. FÛCK OUTTA HERE HYPOCRITES

Topzee109:

I don't get involved in senseless and directionless arguments

AlphaAlex:
because the truth is undeniable. Hypocrite. If only you would admit it you don’t really love your so called religion you’re just brainwashed and you cannot imagine letting go of your brainwashing and programming I pity you truly. You really need help with your cognitive dissonance you lot have clinged so long to captive ideas and ideals you cannot imagine letting go . It’s a shame you don’t truly own your mind .