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Materialism Challenge#1

saalamAlaikum This is an excerpt from Islamic Concept of Prophethood by one of my favourite scholars Abul Hassan Ali Nadwi. It shows how the life of Moses is a challenge to the Materialistic Outlook. The reason why materialistic outlook is dangerous is because it makes life look like only cause and ...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 18, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Materialism Challenge#1
Replies: 0
Views: 1004

Reply to an Atheist

This is an excerpt from The Four Imams by Muhammad Zahra regarding Imam Hanifa's intelligence and skill in debating. CONVERSATION WITH ATHEISTS Abu Hanifa was an observant man, and from the time of his youth, was fond of debate and argument in the quest for knowledge. He used to go to Basra, the hom...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 18, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Reply to an Atheist
Replies: 37
Views: 4347

Sacrifice of Arabs #1

saalamAlaikum This is an excerpt from the book Islam and the World by Sheikh Abul Hassan Ali Nadwi. This passage pays a glowing tribute to both the Prophet(saw) and his Companions (rad). Personal Sacrifice made by the Arabs in Past for Welfare and Happiness of Mankind The Prophet of Islam(saw) came ...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 19, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Sacrifice of Arabs #1
Replies: 0
Views: 1177

Sacrifice of Arabs #2

saalamAlaikum This is an excerpt from the book Islam and the World by Sheikh Abul Hassan Ali Nadwi. This is a second passage that pays a glowing tribute to both the Prophet(saw) and his Companions (rad). Many lessons can also be learned as to which type of people are needed to benefit the cause of I...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 19, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Sacrifice of Arabs #2
Replies: 0
Views: 1150

Answer

I have been reading a book by well known scholar. The book is "God Rises". Once I am done I will be posting excerpts from it. It is an excellent book. It will be able to tell you the the scientific way in deciding if God exists.
Regards
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 19, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Reply to an Atheist
Replies: 37
Views: 4347

Sheikh Ilyas Adress to Scholars

saalamAlaikum I heard from a Lankan alim that came to Toronto long time ago. He narrated this story of Sheikh Ilyas who revived the effort of dawah. MORE OR LESS When Sheikh Ilyas came to Makkah, he gathered a number of scholars and adressed them the same question that you posed, "What is the p...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 25, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Sheikh Ilyas Adress to Scholars
Replies: 0
Views: 1243

Troubles of Life

saalamAlaikum This is an e-mail sent to me by a very good brother. This e-mail enlightened me regarding how many times an individual is perplexed with life and its demands. How many times are people worried and depressed? There are so many times I have seen religious people who are so at peace and c...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 25, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Troubles of Life
Replies: 0
Views: 1153

A Curb

saalamAlaikum This is an excerpt from the famous book Islam and The World by Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, a famous scholar. It talks about the ill effects of materialism that has come over Muslim world. In the passage, it refers to only Arabs but I am sure it can relate to any Muslim regardless of where he...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Dec 30, 2006
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: A Curb
Replies: 0
Views: 945

Prejudice of Atheism

This is an excerpt from God Arises by Sheikh Wahiduddin. This is one of the answers of how the atheistic mind works. Yes, I realize that this might be long but to understand the society in which we live in, it is worth reading. In my view, the author is brilliant. Prejudice of Atheist The concept of...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jan 01, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Prejudice of Atheism
Replies: 29
Views: 5658

God through Reason#1

This is Sheikh Wahiduddin from God Arises. I will continue with more excerpts. God through Reason#1 Today, the understanding of reality is through observation and experiment, but since religious beliefs concern the supernatural sphere of existence, they are thus considered unverifiable. Arguments in...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jan 07, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: God through Reason#1
Replies: 1
Views: 1160

Value of Time #1

saalamAlaikum This is an excerpt from The Value of Time by Sheikh Abu Ghuddah, a famous Syrian scholar in the field of hadith and fiqh. There is so much valuable time wasted these days in conversations whether on msn or phone. For people who watch television or movies, most of time the programs or m...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jan 21, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Value of Time #1
Replies: 0
Views: 960

Sex in Islam

This is an excerpt from Western Civilization Condemned By Itself by Maryam Jameelah (A Jewish convert to Islam in the 1970s). Let it be known to all that we Muslims are not excessive in being modest, that we are not ashamed of our bodies or its physical functions. Sex is a natural and necessary func...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Feb 09, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Sex in Islam
Replies: 30
Views: 7544

Nudity is wrong in every sense-
Would you like your mother, daughter, sister to be nude? Clearly, NO since human nature abhors it.
And who changed the title of my post-
by SheikhOnDeRun
Mar 16, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Sex in Islam
Replies: 30
Views: 7544

Neglecting Soul and Beautifying Body

saalamalaikum, Today, there is a tremendous emphasis on beautifying oneself and taking care of one’s body such as gym, diet, cosmetics etc. I do not say this is prohibited but one should seek with what intention one is doing these things. It should not in no way lead to pride since pride blackens th...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Mar 16, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Neglecting Soul and Beautifying Body
Replies: 5
Views: 2604

-join www.sunniforum.com
and ask the same question, I am sure you will find people to help you.
by SheikhOnDeRun
Mar 23, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Traditional Islam (sufistic)
Replies: 1
Views: 1312

-join www.sunniforum.com and ask the same question
by SheikhOnDeRun
Mar 23, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Want to learn more about Islam
Replies: 4
Views: 3889

Re: LUK'IN 4A MUSLIM GAL - SERIOUS RELATION/MARRIAGE (DXB/IN

:arrow: Brief Intro ..: I am a happy go-lucky guy based in Dubai from an orthodox family background originally from India(Blore) alhamdulillah with bliss of being part of a moderate environment. Love to care n be taken care as NO one does in the world. Look'n for sme1 v. spcl. 4 me to be orthodox, ...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Apr 02, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Romance
Topic: LUK'IN 4A MUSLIM GAL - SERIOUS RELATION/MARRIAGE (DXB/IND)
Replies: 33
Views: 7282

rdbss.sys and Blue Screen on Comp, Help!

saalam
I have been getting the rdbss.sys blue screens for months on the computer, and I don't know how to fix it.
saalam
by SheikhOnDeRun
Apr 19, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai high tech talk
Topic: rdbss.sys and Blue Screen on Comp, Help!
Replies: 2
Views: 2008

Lustful Glances and Illicit Relationships

In this day an age, the temptation towards to opposite gender is extremely severe, particularly for those people treading the path of piety. Shaytaan traps the nafs(false ego) quickly in this temptation because the apparent hindrances seem less. He makes one guilty of casting lustful glances towards...
by SheikhOnDeRun
May 08, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Lustful Glances and Illicit Relationships
Replies: 14
Views: 4621

asc_26 wrote:^^People who had been indoctrinated do..

Indoctrinated in what????
by SheikhOnDeRun
May 12, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Lustful Glances and Illicit Relationships
Replies: 14
Views: 4621

This excerpt is not mine but of a different author. On almost all my other excerpts are where I have expressed my opinion in the introduction of the excerpts.
by SheikhOnDeRun
May 13, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Lustful Glances and Illicit Relationships
Replies: 14
Views: 4621

Have u evern believed or thought you could also be an expert.. if you allow yourself to think. Just beyond the teachings? Out of Box? I have always thought outside the box or atleast try to. The fact that many of the excerpts I put show that I read several different books. I currently am in univers...
by SheikhOnDeRun
May 18, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Lustful Glances and Illicit Relationships
Replies: 14
Views: 4621

If anyone wants to discuss on an intellectual basis on the excerpt I posted, then go ahead. No name calling.
(btw my posts are geared towards muslims, I know there are a lot of muslims on the forum just cause its dubai)
by SheikhOnDeRun
May 18, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Lustful Glances and Illicit Relationships
Replies: 14
Views: 4621

154 Wise Sayings of Hazrat Ali

154 Wise Sayings of Hazrat Ali (رضّى الله عنه) 1. Fear God and you will have no cause to fear any one. 2. Resignation to the Will of God is the cure of the disease of the heart. 3. The word of God is the medicine of the heart. 4. Lead...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jun 08, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: 154 Wise Sayings of Hazrat Ali
Replies: 4
Views: 2172

Ranges from the hilarious to the gibberish, it's like written by a 10 year old, was waiting for "you're a poet and you just don't know it". "Resignation to the Will of God is the cure of the disease of the heart." is my favourite, go forth and eat McDonalds people for god will c...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jun 13, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: 154 Wise Sayings of Hazrat Ali
Replies: 4
Views: 2172

I can't concur that God provides temptations and then dishes out the punishment when someone falls short - especially when he created the temptations in the first place. I say this under the common denominator that most religions hold and that is that God created everything. For instance if my Son ...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jun 13, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Lustful Glances and Illicit Relationships
Replies: 14
Views: 4621

Worldly Education?

saalamalaikum, Sometimes people are averse to secular education just because it is worldly. Islam encourages secular education as long as the reasons are sincere. Islam condones is today’s reasons why people want to be educated. People want to be educated to compete in extravagant spending and feedi...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jun 13, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Worldly Education?
Replies: 6
Views: 2522

saalam, I think the author meant when he said western learning, he was implying english as a language. You will be suprised that at one point muslims in India were told not to learn the English language just because it was a foreign language. This offcourse is no more the case. Education is power an...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jun 16, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Worldly Education?
Replies: 6
Views: 2522

Man’s Ignorance: Sheikh Tariq Jameel

SaalamAlaikum This is a simple translation from the speech that Sheikh Tariq Jameel gave when he was in Canada. This speech was a turning point in my life. I will be continuing it in parts. I have added words so that no misunderstanding takes place. If you have feedback, I am all ears. Man’s Ignoran...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Jul 31, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Man’s Ignorance: Sheikh Tariq Jameel
Replies: 0
Views: 1536

Once again, much of this is divisory. The Muslim world should be embracing its wealth (acquired through scientific gains in extracting and refining oil) to invest in coming generations. The religious education is there, but what could be more fulfilling for a muslim country/ scholar than to discove...
by SheikhOnDeRun
Aug 10, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Worldly Education?
Replies: 6
Views: 2522
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