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Intention is an alchemic prescription that can turn base dirt into noble gold. The hadith says “All actions depends upon intentions.” It is sometimes interpreted to mean that good intentions justify bad deeds too and turn sins meritorious. This is entirely wrong. Sin is always a sin no matter how noble the intention may be. For instance if someone breaks into a house to steal with the intention of giving away as alms whatever he would steal would be a thief deserving the prescribed punishment. His good intentions would not earn him any merit nor would his sin be pardoned.  Read more... (935 words, estimated 3:44 mins reading time)

Allah Most High says,

{O ye that believe! Betray not the trust of Allah and the Messenger, nor misappropriate knowingly things entrusted to you.} (Al-anfal: 27)

Al-Wahidi (may Allah bestow mercy on him) said, “This verse is revealed concerning Abu Lubabah who was sent by the Prophet (pbuh) to the Jews of Banu Quraizah during the siege of Muslims to their land. The Jews said to Abu Lubabah, these families are living among the Jews, what do you say concerning the submission to the judgment of sai’d. Abu Lubabah then pointed at his throat meaning that Sa’d would sentence you to be slaughtered. Abu Lubabah said, “I have not moved from my place until I realized that I betrayed Allah and His Messenger.”  Read more... (631 words, estimated 2:31 mins reading time)

Hence, it is proper to conduct oneself on either ‘absolute taqleed or ‘taqleed of an individual’.

May Allah shower mercy on the latter day jurists who understood the needs of their times. They saw wisdom in allowing only Shaksi or Individual Taqleed. People should not change allegiance to the imams.

To know their reasoning, we must first realise that slavery to one’s own desires is a misguidance that might lead one to disbelief. This is why the Qur’an has frequently emphasised that one must not overindulge in personal desires.  Read more... (1952 words, estimated 7:48 mins reading time)