By His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate — Begging is an abominable phenomenon that should never exist within a Muslim society. It is an outcome of greed and adherence to worldly desires and pleasures. What’s more, this phenomenon stems from man’s deviation from the right …
Read More »The responsibility of clerics and preachers
His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate – Clerics and preachers in Islam undertake a great role as they inform people about Allah the Exalted, they are also honoured by the fact that Allah was the first guide for good as He said in the Quran: …
Read More »Islam fights begging by paying zakat and alms
The main reasons for the begging phenomenon are man’s deviation from the right path, lack of awareness and understanding as well as absence of the religious deterrent which causes some people to resort to such an easy way of getting money. Those people simply think that begging is the best …
Read More »Islam’s attitude towards monopoly
His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate – Monopoly is a great sin that invokes the wrath of God, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) says in the Hadith: “Curse awaits the monopolist” laying strong emphasis on the subject matter of monopoly. Omar Ibn al Khattab, the Second …
Read More »Begging phenomenon causes dire consequences on the society
His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate BEGGING phenomenon leads to dire consequences when it becomes prevalent among the people as a segment of the society becomes inactive, accustomed to laziness and comfortable lifestyle and having their needs met easily and without shedding a single drop of …
Read More »Impact Of Unfounded Rumours On Society
By His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate — Muslims are ordered not to speak of anything before verifying the correctness of what they intend to say and making sure that they aren’t telling falsehood; otherwise dire consequences will result from the spread of unfounded rumours. …
Read More »How Muslims Should Demand Their Rights
By His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate — A Muslim weights his deeds with the balance of piety to measures their harms and benefits and decides whether or not to embark upon doing something. Anyone is allowed to claim his right but this should be …
Read More »The Provision Of Competitions In Islam
By His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate — Contests are permissible in Islam provided that they contain nothing that contradicts the provisions of the Islamic Law (Sharia). Islam urges the Muslims to compete in good and righteousness, Allah the Exalted says: (Pouring forth with a …
Read More »The Perils of Fatwa
By His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate — It is an unfortunate fact that a lot of people have deviated from the path of truth and righteousness, which is why they have fallen victim to sectarianism and fanaticism thereby undermining or destroying …
Read More »Building The Muslim’s Persona
Building the Muslim’s persona Written by HE Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili in Columnists By His Eminence Shaikh Ahmed al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate — The Muslim personality is built in accordance to the directives given by God to His worshippers on the basis of faith in Allah …
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