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Od izbora prvog bosanskog reisul- uleme Omića, pa kroz vrijeme do danas sasvim se pravilno shvatao znaèaj ustanove hutbe i institucije hatiba. Tome je razumijevanju svakako zaslužna ulema koja je ispravno tumačila propise o hutbi, prije svega da je može držati samo ovlašteno lice, da ovlaštenje izdaje halifa, a u nas reisu-l-ulema.
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This work tackles engagement of sahabah in the field of dawa,highlighting concrete examples of their dawa engagement. The work pays special attention to dawa engagement of the four khalips, and other sahabas like Bilal b Rebbah, Suhayb er Rumi, Saad b Ebi Waqqas and others. Sahabah wantedto share with others happiness and apiritual pleasure they felt. Exactly this unselfishness and worry for others and attempt to save them from the misapprehension, were their constant obsessions. With this work and mentioned examples I intended to induce to more serious and effective dawa engagement.
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The Sahaba, the primary correspondent of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, have a steady position in terms of pointing out to people who learn, interpret and live the religious principles in the most accurate way, and are accepted as a source in the understanding and knowledge of Qur’an and Sunnah. Also, the continuity and durability of the religious principles have been possible with the efforts of the Sahaba, and they have provided the divine truths to be preserved and delivered to the next generations. However, some debates among the Sahaba have provided the basis for the emergence of different faithful interpretations in later periods and perception and understanding of the Sahaba have directly been determining in the formation of the principles which were adopted by various approaches of beliefs to distinguish and differentiate themselves from other groups. The groups with different belief approaches have shaped fiqh, tafsir and hadith content around the Sahaba thought.
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Ja sam rođen u muslimanskoj porodici koja je bila duboko religiozna. Islamske obaveze namaza, posta, itd., prakticirali smo sa besprijekornom redovnošću. Na moj deseti rođendan mogao sam proučiti cijeli Kurʼan napamet.
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The present article acquaints the readers with the topic of central authority in a Muslim society in terms of Qur’an teachings, but most of all in terms of historical events – it is actually a history of Muhammad’s teachings and his successors in a nutshell, from his first revelations in 610 till the beginnings of 20th century.The authority, as a significant element of each social structure, including the religious one, is wielded by this society’s members; while co-ordinating the rights of individual people the authority enables the realisation of a common good that unifies everyone in a common aim. Qur’an contains not only metaphysical and religious truths – it also comprises principles on political and social organisation of Muslim society (umma), which may all be expressed in one order that the confessors should obey God and his heralds as well all those who are empowered with ordering. Allah, the origin and the donor of all laws and power, is the leader of the confessors’ community. However, God, careful about his community assigned Muhammad with the position of an earthly preacher, guardian and executor of God’s law. The life and teachings of Muhammad and the caliphs – his successors created certain rules of the actual authority for the Muslim society, a pattern for subsequent generations, although the caliphs competed with one another very intensely and their personal and political rivalry led towards the division into Islam’s main two trends: the Sunnism and Shi’ism.
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The present article gives a profound analysis of the problem of divorce in Muslim tradition. The religion very categorically emphasises that the good of a family and the children brought up there is most important therefore, every pathology ought to be managed and solved. Undoubtedly, a divorce is a painful experience for all the family members, however, when there is no possibility to improve the mutual relations – the situation should be averted by managing a divorce. Islam is perceived as a patriarchal system in which every field of social life is dependant upon the decision of a man. Yet, the issue of dissolving a marriage is not dependant on him only. According to the Muslim law, a woman may also file a petition with the court. Regardless of the petitioner’s sex, there must be grave premises to manage a divorce.
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A Hausa family, just like the Black Islam, is a resultant of two worlds: a Muslim and an African one. Today, the people of Hausa, inhabiting the area of northern Nigeria and southern Niger, are almost in 90% orthodox Muslims, identifying themselves with the Muslim society and having taken almost all the orders and prohibitions of Islam. The present article describes the most significant aspects of the Hausa family. The description of this family concerns both the small and the big families, the period of engagement and marriage. It also depicts polygenic relationships, the types of marriages as well as the relations within families, that is: between a husband and a wife and between parents and children. Finally, the present article also describes the so frequent among Hausa divorces.
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The present article is not only an academic answer to the question put in the title. It is most of all a description of God, Jesus, Mary Mother of God – all in the Islamic context and in terms of Qur’anic teachings. The author begins with the etymology of the word Allah, with which not only the Muslims call God. Then, the author proceeds to the issue of the truth about the one and only God – which is a starting point to all the Muslims’ statements through the centuries on God’s qualities, most of all including His omnipotence. Also the fate of human beings with the description and analysis of their free will has its ultimate origins in the truth about God. The present author also tackles upon the problem of a sin – sirk, the nature of which manifests itself in a conviction that there are other gods except for the one and only God. Next, the author writes about Jesus in the Muslim tradition which perceives Him as Allah’s Harold and never titles Him with the names so characteristic for Christianity, including the most common one: Jesus Christ. Qur’an denies Jesus’ title of God’s Son, which would discredit and question the pure monotheism, and sees Jesus as God’s Servant stating additionally that He was a Muslim. The present author pays much attention to the event of Jesus’ crucifixion and a Muslim interpretation to that which seem to not understand the Cross; finally, he writes about the Muslim tradition concerning Jesus as the second person in the Holy Trinity. While pondering upon the Islamic interpretation of Jesus – the present author also discusses the issue of Mary Mother of God in Muslim tradition.
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The present article describes transformations that have occurred in the last few years in the Kingdom of Morocco. They concern the Kingdom’s external picture which is a symptom to more profound processes occurring at the mental level of both the legislators and the citizens. Taking the western patterns connects with intense respect for tradition and law – which results in a modern Muslim country. The country, basing upon the trusted principles that are in accordance with Qur’an – adapts certain schemes functioning in the European states. The citizens by accepting these transformations begin to live in the fashion of the west – which may be observable on the example of people from Moroccan cities.
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The appreciation of science among the Arabs and their huge territorial expansion fostered development of mathematics, medicine and astronomy in the Medieval world. Borrowing extensively from neighbouring civilisations and drawing on ancient wisdom through numerous translations of classical authors, they not only improved the existing knowledge, but ventured into new fields of scientific inquiry. The Qur’an was a determining factor in charting new ways forward, and the Arabic language contributed significantly to their scientific successes. Today, we use many phrases derived from Arabic – unfortunately, most often we do it quite unknowingly. The contribution of the Arab-Muslim civilisation and its impact on the modern knowledge certainly deserves attention.
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In Qur’an, the Muslims’ holy book, the word angel (malak) may be read more than eighty times. In Islam, angel is a spiritual power or creature, who gives good pleasing thoughts to people and saving premonitions to animals and who serves the nature and life in some other way. The angels serve directly to God while accompanying people and other creatures, co-operating with them. Qur’an gives the reader a comprehensive portrait of the angels in Islam. The analysis of selected excerpts from Qur’an gives the readers fundamental Qur’anic knowledge about spiritual creatures who, just like people, were created to serve God and be with Him in happiness. The knowledge of angels and the faith in them should support a believing person on their way to salvation, strengthen their faith, the feeling of security and of supporting angels and God’s presence.The faith in angels is a very considerable part of Muslim faith, has a rich tradition and history, is a Muslim’s existence’s inevitable reality. Angels play a significant role in the lives of people, accompany them all the time of living on the Earth and during their existence after death.
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The present article includes information on the choice of a name and traditions connected with giving it to a Muslim child. The reader may find information here on the best and most beautiful name for a boy-child and the best and most beautiful name for a girl-child, what principles are applied when choosing a name and what names the Prophet suggests. The article describes the ritual, during which a child is given a name, its procedure and the main message. The reader may learn here also about another ritual which accompanies the name-giving ritual and is a symbolic moment of joining the child to the Muslim community. At the end of the present article, the author collected Mohammad’s sentences on the correct choice of a name, his advice on what name can bring salvation to the child and his parents.
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The present article attempts to present the peculiarity of the Arabian cuisine. Since it is very rich and varied, there are descriptions of the most characteristic dishes for a given country (or a geographic region). The present author acquaints the readers with the tastes and dishes of the Arabian world and also what a great impact faith may have on what people eat and how they eat. In the article, there are, except for the most popular dishes and ingredients, the customs concerning preparation and partaking of meals are described as well as their influence on mood and health.
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The present author offers a comprehensive review of the rules governing Islamic forms of banking, derived from religious reflection and Islamic sources of law, i.e. Koran, shiaria and sura. Islam completely forbids the concept of paying or receiving any kind of interest. Since almost any financial transaction involves a bank, for that reason avoiding modern banking has become impossible. Islamic legislators have been able to devise an elaborate banking system that encourages revenue generating activities while observing Qur’an’s absolute ban on usury. Interest Free Banking derives from religious reflection on Qur’an, sharia and sunna as the sources of Islamic law. Of course, the system does have an impact on the services offered by Islamic banks, e.g. joint venture and partnerships, leasing and other lawful and real economic activities, as well as specific construction of these services. Though often it may be quite difficult to avoid a rather flexible treatment of some more rigorist rules, Interest Free Banking, thanks to its insistence on the principle of transparency between the bank and the client, manages to marry respect for fundamental ethical rules with credibility of all interested parties to a remarkable degree. Tools introduced by the Islamic financial bodies to fulfil their business or profit making requirements attract growing attention among their non-Islamic counterparts, and prompt in-depth analysis from both ethical and economic angles. Interest Free Banking is becoming a viable alternative to western financial institutions afflicted by modern financial crisis.
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The present article describes the Muslims’ artistic heritage left in the area of the Iberian Peninsula in the period of expansion and development of subsequent caliphates (from 8th to 15th century). It indicates how, on the foundation of cultural diversification of the society of those times, the infiltration of styles (the art of taifas, mudéjar – among others) occurred. It describes the particular trends in the sacral, secular or military architecture, accustoming the reader with the designs, patterns and ornamenting methods. The present article also takes into consideration the most spectacular achievements (La Giralda, Torre del Oro, Alhambra – Generalife) as well as those less renowned monuments (Alfajeria in Saragossa, Casa de Mesa in Toledo, the Conventual Fortress in Merida). The presented multitude of the fields of applied craftsmanship – from the medallions to the carpets – indicates how much Spanish art owes to the Arabian influences. The included pictures aim to make the reader realise the scale of the architectural achievements and the decorating artistry. The overview describes only the artefacts – while only giving hints to the spiritual accomplishments.
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The present article tackles upon the etymology of the word Satan on upon the Christian and Islamic studies devoted to him. In the first part, the present author describes the Catholic Church’s dogmatic studies concerning Satan (the reasons of his fall). In the second part, the present author focuses on the descriptions of Satan in Qur’an (the Islamic demonology). There are demonic creatures of the Islamic culture presented that may be identified with the Biblical Satan. Qur’an introduces two versions of the greatest humanity antagonist’s fall: the former is based upon the pre-Islamic beliefs; the latter is a typical syncretism of the Judaic-Christian beliefs and the Bedouin culture. The present author believes that the term and notion of Satan in Christianity and Islam – are of the same origin.
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A Muslim’s earthly life is a fading gift from Allah. The role of the closes relatives while dying, during the death and a funeral – is very significant. While a Muslim is dying, the family repeats profession of faith and persuade the dying to do that as well. After the vital functions stopped, the body is put in the position on the right side with the face towards Mecca and the ritual ablution and the preparations to the funeral begin. If the dead person had any debt – it must be settled. After the ablution, the body is covered with a shroud. The funeral must be processed within 24 hours after death. After the ablution, a prayer is conducted in accordance with the Qur’an’s regulations. The body is brought to the cemetery and put to the tomb with the face towards Mecca. Muslim tombstones are very modest; there are no unnecessary decorations or flowers. The next day, the closest relatives must distribute the alms and only then they are allowed to receive the condolences.
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Paksy Eszter (szerk.): Közelkép az iszlámról. Kultúra, vallás, politika, Új Város, Budapest 2017
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Obaveza svakome odlučnome da ne zanemari preispitivanje svoje duše i njenoga ograničavanja u pokretima, mirovanjima i trenucima, jer svaki uzdisaj tokom života je vrijedno blago kojem nema zamjene, kojima se može kupiti riznica od riznica kojima nema kraja za vijeke vjekova. Stoga je nestanak ovih uzdisaja gubitak i to toliko ogroman gubitak koji sebi ne bi dozvolila duša razumnog čovjeka i umom obdarenoga.Pred razumnim čovjekom je obaveza da se čuva propasti duše jer je ona varalica, spletkaroš. Razuman čovjek treba zahtijevati od duše prvo da ispravi odgovor za ono šta je govorila tokom dana, da preispita svoju dušu onako kako će je preispitati drugi na Sudnjem danu, te tako isto i svoj pogled, a bogme i svoje trenutke, misli, stajanje, sjedenje, hranu, piće, snove, mirovanje i šutnju. Obaveza je, također, preispitivanje duše tokom čitavoga života, dan za danom, iz sata u sat, svih organa tijela i svih grijeha u srcu i udovima u svakome trenutku.
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Uloga tekije u širenju islamske kulture i uopće u islamizaciji naših krajeva već je prilično osvijetljena. Većina (puto)pisaca je pisala o ulozi i značaju tekija, i došli su do zaključka da su se tekije ili zavije prvenstveno starale o sigurnosti putnika, predstavljale su konačišta i musafirhane. U vrijeme osmanske vlade u kasabi Belgraddžik / Konjic podignute su tekije / zavije dvaju derviških redova / tarikata: halvetijska, čiji je vakif bio Mehmed-beg, carski čauš i mevlevijska, za koju se nije moglo utvrditi ko joj je vakif.
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