Category: Islamic Studies
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The First Khalifa Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafa – Muslim Khalifa
When the Muslims finally migrated to Madinah and formed an Islamic state, it was a new experience for the group. However, they quickly adapted with Allah’s help. Soon, they had formed an Islamic State, ruling by Allah’s law with the Prophet (PBUH) as the leader. The leader took on a dual role. He was the…
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Second Caliph of Islam Umar ibn al-Khattab – Hazrat Umar Khalifa
In Islamic history, after the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), there are four leaders who ruled according to Allah’s law. Hence, we know these four leaders as the four rightly guided caliphs. They were Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafa (RA), Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), Uthman ibn Affan (RA), and Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).…
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Present Khalifa of Islam and the Concept of a Muslim Caliphate in Islam – Muslim Khalifa
A caliphate is a type of an Islamic state with a leader who follows Islamic laws and rules. The Arabic term for a caliphate is Khilafah. The leader is the caliph, known as the Khalifa in Arabic. A Khalifa succeeds Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and acts as the leader of all Muslims and the Muslim ummah.…
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Murder – What Allah Says About It in the Quran
Allah revealed the Quran as a source of guidance for all of humanity. Hence, He covers various topics of importance in the Holy Book. Among those topics are sins that Muslims must avoid. The biggest sin that a person can commit is that of shirk. This means to associate partners with Allah. Allah is the…
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Funerals In Islam: “Every Soul Will Taste Death”
Allah says in the Quran in Surah aal-Imraan that every soul will taste death. He also says that people will get compensation for how they lived on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever did good deeds and obeyed Allah will get closer to Paradise, while those who sinned will be closer to Hellfire. Thus, death and…