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  1. imam, Arabic imām (“leader,” “model”), in a general sense, one who leads Muslim worshippers in prayer. In a global sense, imam is used to refer to the head of the Muslim community (ummah). The title is found in the Qurʾān several times to refer to leaders and to Ibraham(علیہ السلام)

    imam, Arabic imām (“leader,” “model”), in a general sense, one who leads Muslim worshippers in prayer. In a global sense, imam is used to refer to the head of the Muslim community (ummah). The title is found in the Qurʾān several times to refer to leaders and to Ibraham(علیہ السلام)

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  1. They are pure words by which a person becomes a Muslim The meaning of this word is that there is no one in this universe worthy of worship except Allah (Allah is to be worshiped, there is no one worthy of worship except Him) and Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is the Messenger ofRead more

    They are pure words by which a person becomes a Muslim
    The meaning of this word is that there is no one in this universe worthy of worship except Allah (Allah is to be worshiped, there is no one worthy of worship except Him) and Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah

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  1. Salafism Beliefs Explained Salafism is an ultra-conservative branch of Sunni Islam that emphasizes strict adherence to the teachings and practices of the first three generations of Muslims, known as the "Salaf." The beliefs of Salafists include: The belief in the oneness of God (Tawhid) and the rejeRead more

    Salafism Beliefs Explained

    Salafism is an ultra-conservative branch of Sunni Islam that emphasizes strict adherence to the teachings and practices of the first three generations of Muslims, known as the “Salaf.” The beliefs of Salafists include:

    The belief in the oneness of God (Tawhid) and the rejection of all forms of polytheism or idolatry.

    The belief in the absolute authority of the Qur’an and the Sunnah (teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad) is the primary source of Islamic law and guidance.

    The belief in the strict adherence to the practices and traditions of the Salaf, and the rejection of any innovation (bid’ah) in the religion.

    The belief in the importance of upholding sharia (Islamic law) in all aspects of life.

    The belief in the importance of purifying the faith and society from perceived moral decay and cultural influence.

    Salafism has several sub-branches, each with its own interpretations and practices, but these beliefs are generally considered central to the Salafist ideology.

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  1. 1. Imam Abu Hanifa (Hanafi Madhab) Imam Abu Hanifa al-Nu’man ibn Thabit 2. Imam Malik (Maliki Madhab) Imam Malik ibn Anas 3. Imam al-Shafi’i (Shafi’i Madhab) Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i 4. Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal (Hanbali Madhab) Imam Ahmed ibn Muhammad ibn Hanbal

    1. Imam Abu Hanifa (Hanafi Madhab) Imam Abu Hanifa al-Nu’man ibn Thabit
    2. Imam Malik (Maliki Madhab) Imam Malik ibn Anas
    3. Imam al-Shafi’i (Shafi’i Madhab) Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i
    4. Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal (Hanbali Madhab) Imam Ahmed ibn Muhammad ibn Hanbal

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  1. Hanafi Vs Shafi: Fiqh Schools What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi? Hanafi and Shafi are two of the four main Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), which provide interpretations of Islamic law based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. The Hanafi school is named after Abu Hanifa, who livedRead more

    Hanafi Vs Shafi: Fiqh Schools

    What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi?

    Hanafi and Shafi are two of the four main Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), which provide interpretations of Islamic law based on the Qur’an and Sunnah.

    The Hanafi school is named after Abu Hanifa, who lived in Iraq in the 8th century. Hanafi scholars emphasize the use of reasoning (ijtihad) in deriving legal rulings and place a greater emphasis on the community’s consensus (ijma) and the use of analogical deduction (qiyas).

    The Shafi’i school is named after Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i, who lived in Egypt in the 9th century. Shafi’i scholars place a greater emphasis on the Qur’an and Sunnah as the primary sources of Islamic law and give less weight to consensus and analogical deduction.

    Overall, the differences between the two schools are primarily centered around their approaches to the interpretation of Islamic law and their relative weighting of the different sources of law.

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  1. Interest (riba in Arabic) is considered haram (forbidden) in Islam because it is seen as a form of exploitation and a violation of the principles of equality and justice. According to Islamic teachings, money should only be used as a medium of exchange and should not be used to generate more money tRead more

    Interest (riba in Arabic) is considered haram (forbidden) in Islam because it is seen as a form of exploitation and a violation of the principles of equality and justice. According to Islamic teachings, money should only be used as a medium of exchange and should not be used to generate more money through interest. This goes against the concept of risk-sharing and mutual cooperation in economic transactions, which is seen as a more ethical and equitable way of conducting business in Islam. Additionally, charging or paying interest is seen as a form of greed and a desire for unlimited material gain, which goes against the teachings of moderation and balance in Islam.

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