Fatwa #1482828 December 2006Canada
i have recently been reading the da vinci code by dan brown...
Question
Salam,
i have recently been reading the da vinci code by dan brown, and doing research on similar topics. If you have read this book can you tell me what the islamic perpective should be? if not what does islam have to say about femine goddess, is there any infromation on this? and last, there are many secret societies out there like the illumunati, are groups like these effecting islam in anyway? please help me find some answers
JazakAllah,
Salam
Answer
Muhtaram Muhtaram Brother in Islam
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
At the outset, the book in reference is written by a non-muslim and cannot be relied on. It has distorted facts regarding Eesaa and Mariam Alayhimus Salaam. As muslim, we should not even read such literature as it is full of lies, baseless arguments and theories. The concept of Islam is simple and straightforward. Allah alone is the Creator and no one besides Him is worthy of worship. Allah states, “If there was any god besides Allah, the world would have been in turmoil and destruction” (Surah Ambiyya). It is farfetched to even perceive that there are female goddesses in existence. Whoever holds such a belief is a Kaafir and out of the fold of Islam. Allah proclaims “Verily I am Allah, there is no deity besides me, therefore worship me Alone” (Surah Taha).
We have been informed by Rasulullah (sallallahu Alayhi Wasalam) regarding the creation of Jinn. This is a creation of Allah, which is concealed from the human eye. Since we do not have much information regarding them, we should avoid delving into such discussions and research. There is a principle “Conceal what Allah has concealed”. Discussing something that is unknown to us will be mere guesswork and estimation. Instead use this time more profitably and empower yourself with something that would benefit you in this world and the hereafter.
And Allah Knows Best
Wassalam,
Maulana Muhammed Zakariyya Desai
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It is the grace of Almighty Allah Ta’ala that He granted us life to witness another Eid. For that we make shukr to Allah. The occasion of Eid ul Adha reminds us of the great personality of Ibraheem alayhi salaam and his submissions to the orders of Allah.
Allah says, “ and remember when Allah tested Ibraheem alayhi salaam and Ibraheem alayhi salaam fulfilled all the orders of Allah. It was this submission and subjugation of Ibraheem alayhi salaam that is remembered on the day of Eid ul Adhaa.
Ibraheem alayhi salaam did not have a child until old age. Allah granted him Isma’eel alayhi salaam. The intense love of Ibraheem alayhi salaam for Isma’eel alayhi salaam cannot be really comprehended by us. Ibraheem alayhi salaam was ordered to sacrifice his beloved son.
That is naturally a very difficult order to carry out, but Ibraheem alayhi salaam still submitted without any reservations. It is this spirit of his submission and subjugation that is so loved by Allah that year in, year out Ibraheem alayhi salaam’s submission to the order of Allah is celebrated and spoken about.
On this occasion we should reflect on ourselves. And examine ourselves and examine our level of submission to the orders of Allah. While we sacrifice the animal and the blood gushes out, ponder upon the virtue of that animal. It is used for an act of great worship. It has become useful for mankind. Can I at least match the animal in its sacrifice?
In this time and age of Islamic history, the ummah faces the greatest challenge of submission to Allah against many pressures.
Our submission to Allah dictates that we make sacrifice and be steadfast on Deen. Do not succumb to different pressures and compromise your Deen.
Ibraheem alayhi salaam submitted against all odds. We too should follow the footsteps of Ibraheem alayhi salaam and submit to the order of Allah against any odd we may be faced with, be it as a husband, as a father, as a wife, as a mother, as a relative, as a friend or as a devout Muslim; against such laws and pressures that are against Islam and Shariah.
We live as Muslims and die as Muslims. The reward from Allah is based on sacrifice.
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December 28th, 2006
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1. When the world was in darkness of inhumanity, Allah Taala gave knowledge and guidance to Rasulullah (Sallalahu Alayhi Wasallam).
2. The guidance through that Divine knowledge had changed the mindset of people and transformed the evil practices of people to the highest morals.
3. Education and knowledge of Divine guidance is the backbone and foundation of reformation, prosperity and peace.
4. Islam provides guidance and solution for every aspect of life. Ignorance of such knowledge leads one to look down upon Islam and suffer an inferiority complex.
5. When one studies Islam, the Quran and Hadith, then only one will value the in-depth wisdom in such knowledge.
6. Muslims are generally ignorant about Islam and that is the fundamental cause of our decline and retrogression.
7. We have to educate ourselves on Islam and rise to the challenges of the times and once again prove ourselves as a dynamic Ummah. For that sacrifice, take out time to study Islam from reliable Ulama and scholars.
8. If you cannot make your son an Aalim of Deen then encourage others to become Huffaz and Ulama. You will get the reward of the person studying and guiding people through his knowledge.
9. If that too is difficult, at least help and assist a person who wishes to study Deen.
10.Rasulullah (Sallalahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “When a person passes away all his deeds terminate except three, Sadaqah e Jaariyya (perpetual reward), pious child that makes Dua for the parents and knowledge through which others benefit”.
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