Should Naqshbandi Sufi Muslims Who Reside in Democratic Societies Vote? By Sayyid Ahmed Amiruddin
Q. As salamu alaikum! As Shaykh Nazim and you are opposed to democracy, I will not cast a vote in the upcoming GHMC elections. Is this correct or should I … Continue reading
Primary Documents -Proclamation of the Ulema Regarding Independence from Turkey, March 1917
On 27 June 1916 Sharif Hussein bin Ali, Emir of Mecca, issued a proclamation in which he announced himself, as a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed ﷺ as the … Continue reading
Architectural Signatures of the Children of Ishmael by Sayyid Ahmed Amiruddin
4:54 Or are they jealous of mankind because of that which Allah of His bounty hath bestowed upon them? For We bestowed upon the descendants of Abraham the Scripture and wisdom, and … Continue reading
Rebellion Against Rulers by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani
“…The scholar Ibn Nujaym said “it is not permitted for there to be more than one state leader (Imam) in a time period. There may be many judges, even in … Continue reading
Re: to CNN Muslims Must Do More to Oppose Daesh by Sayyid Amiruddin – September 01, 2015
“They are trying to invent falsely a linkage to a caliphate, a link to our history in Islam that has no truth or bearing to our history.” – His Majesty … Continue reading
Guidance for the Preplexed Regarding the Identity of Saheb uz-Zaman Imam al-Mahdi alaihi salam By Sayyid Ahmed Amiruddin
Q. What is your opinion about one accepting belief in Twelve Imams of Ahl al-Bayt, but also saying the Mahdi is not the Twelfth Imam, Muhammad ibn Hasan al-‘Askari radiAllahu anhu, rather is … Continue reading
Jesus Alaihi Salam Lived in Egypt: Ghawth al-Adham Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani radiAllahu ‘anhu
“It was like this also in the case of Mary’s son Jesus (blessing and peace be upon him). The Jews [al-Yahud] were eager to put him to death, because they … Continue reading
Exalted Status of Righteous Monarchy and Kingship in the Qur’an and the Sunnah by Dr. GF Haddad
…Allah (SWT) praised monarchy and kingship by making it one of the greatest gifts He gave to a Prophet, making it synonymous with prophethood itself in the verse {And Allah … Continue reading