11 May 2021
The Majlis
Voice of Islam
ANOTHER MJC VARK-PORK DEBACLE
At Pick ‘n Pay’s Tokai branch in Cape Town, so-called halaal chicken and so-called halaal meat products certified by the Western Cape carrion halaalizer, the MJC, were being stored in the same freezer together with swine meat (pork/vark). While this MJC agent of Iblees always peddles the theme of their so-called strict supervision, others had to draw attention to this malpractice.
THE ISLAMIC SYSTEM IS NOT A DEMOCRACY
Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh), in a brief comment, said:
“In a democracy, the decision is the effect of majority opinion. Even the king (in a democracy) cannot decree in conflict with the majority opinion. If he has the power to overrule the majority, then it will be a dictatorship. A system is not a democracy merely on the basis of consultation. It is based on the majority.
This was not the principle in the system of governance of the Sahaabah Kiraam. There is not a single instance in which the Khalifah was made subordinate to majority opinion.
The Qur’aanic Aayat: “Consult with them. Then if you decide, repose trust on Allah (and act according to your resolution).”, substantiates the Islamic system of dictatorship (the system in which the Khalifah governs according to the Law of Allah Ta’ala). (Advising the liberals who attempt to justify western democracy with the Qur’aan, Hadhrat Thanvi said): “Involve yourselves in your respective professions/occupations. Do not intrude in a domain for which you are not qualified. Reading a translation does not make you an Aalim.”
Democracy is a kuffaar system which zindeeqs endeavour to portray as Islamic...
PALESTINE: NOTHING WILL AVERT ALLAH’S ATHAAB
THE CROSS IN THE MIHRAAB
LESSONS FROM THE SAHAABAH
KUFFAAR SPORTS
SUBMISSION TO SENIORS IN HARAAM IS HARAAM
Question
The enclosed leaflet will give you an idea about a new development for us — the learners at our Islamic School Madrasah and Musjid.
The “Islamic Youth Development” Group is full out to arrange soccer and other sports, etc. at our school. Already a “Inaugural” events has taken place and some of our parents are not too keen about this whole issue.
Our School has prepared a large soccer field with many lights for night games.
Your Comments and advices on this whole Youth Development issue will be greatly appreciated.
WOMEN’S ‘tablighi’ JOURNEYS IN CONFLICT WITH THE QUR’AAN
QUESTION
Is it permissible for women to participate in the women’s tabligh journeys of the Tabligh Jamaat? I am in confusion in this regard. I have heard conflicting views. Please provide the guidance of the Shariah.
ANSWER
It is not permissible. It is haraam for women to leave their homes to undertake journeys for the type of tabligh of the Tabligh Jamaat. The Tabligh Jamaat is in grievous error in this regard. The Tabligh Jamaat has strayed far, very far from Siraatul Mustaqeem by luring women out of their homes into the public domain to become involved in such tabligh which is not Waajib on even males. Iblees has adorned his inspiration which has duped and misguided the Tabligh Jamaat.
Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh) had the following advice for the managements of the Madaaris:
“The Madaaris should understand that it is not necessary to teach the full course (i.e. the Dars-e-Nizaami – Aalim-Faadhil course) to every student. This should be taught selectively to only such students who have a natural compatibility, ability and affinity (with Ilm), and in whom there is Fahm-e-Saleem (sound intelligence).
Those students who lack in these qualities should be taught only the necessary masaa-il (for daily life). After teaching them the Dhuroori masaa-il, they should be advised to branch out into the world to earn.