Feminism

Main Topic

The perfection and completeness of Islam, emphasizing that Deen requires no modernization, liberal alteration, or personal reinterpretation to fit contemporary desires.

Key Lessons

• Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala completed and perfected the Deen during the lifetime of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:3).
• Modernism poses a subtle threat to Iman by misinterpreting Quranic verses and Ahadith to justify abandoning the Sunnah or adopting non-Islamic standards.
• Following isolated, anomalous opinions (shadh) over the consensus of the majority of scholars (jamhoor) to suit modern desires misleads believers.
• Sunnah practices—such as using the miswak, wearing garments above the ankles, and reciting Bismillah before meals—carry physical, spiritual, and moral protection.
• Islamic laws, including inheritance (miraath) and acts of worship (such as twenty rak'at of Taraweeh), must be learned from authentic Ulama rather than unguided personal reading.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:3): "Today I have completed your religion for you, perfected My favor upon you, and chosen Islam as your religion."
• The Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat al-Wada'): Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam testified that he fully conveyed the divine message and instructed the Sahaba Radiallahu 'anhum to pass it on intact.
• Hadith on Miswak: The Prophet Sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam emphasized the miswak frequently upon entering the house, making wudhu, and before prayer.
• Hadith on Shaitan and Food: Reciting Bismillah prevents Shaitan from sharing in one's meal.
• Hadith on Pride and Beauty: Clarification of "Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty" (Inna Allaha Jameelun Yuhibbul Jamaal).

Practical Advice

• Protect the home and children from liberal and modernist ideologies by constantly engaging in mudhakara (discussion) of the Sunnah.
• Practice sunnahs consistently in daily routines, including saying Bismillah and using the miswak.
• Consult qualified Ulama for complex matters like inheritance and Islamic jurisprudence rather than relying on internet searches or personal logic.