Interaction Rules


In order for this forum to run smoothly, please observe the forum rules. The “General Rules” are the same to every forum, however the “Forum Specific Rules” are specific to this forum only.

Forum Specific Rules

  • This forum is for the discussion of affairs related to our Islamic law and way of life and government. If anyone has any questions to ask, then please do so in a clear and concise manner.
  • Any questions asked about doubtful issues are welcome, however please refrain from making references to specific websites or specific people. It is enough that one asks about the issue at hand without referring to the one saying it.
  • If anyone has a query about Islam, and posts it on our forum, anyone who knows the answer is free to post it here. However, we encourage everyone who has not studied Islam on a full time bases to always reference their answers to mat.habs, scholars or students of knowledge rather than answer of their own accord. This is to prevent one from speaking about Islam without knowledge.
  • If anyone feels that someone has posted something incorrect on the forum, they are also welcome to express their viewpoint and give their advise as to what is correct. No Muslim is free from mistakes and everyone deserves that their fellow Muslims correct them when necessary. However, they must do so with the utmost respect for their fellow Muslims. Rude, obnoxious, and lengthy debates will not be tolerated and if it occurs run the risk of having ones posts removed, having the thread closed or removed and could lead to those involved receiving infringements. It is enough to mention your viewpoint, support it with evidences, and referring to notable scholars, both past and present.
  • If one feels that a post is incorrect and needs to be removed, then one must do so via the ‘report post’ button at the bottom of their post. We take every report seriously, and sometimes one needs to let someone else of more authority deal with inappropriate and/or incorrect posts.
  • Sometimes, a person may react ‘irrationally’ when their personal beliefs or actions are challenged, and may reply with some level of ‘open rejection’, ‘rudeness’, or ‘disrespect’. This is often due to ignorance, or partisanship. We advise that one tries their best to reply to their rudeness with kindness, to have patients with their behaviour and to seek other means of correction if the initial direct approach did not work. You would be surprised how often people react to change very violently, only to accept that change when they are dealt with in a kind manner. As Allaah says in the Qur’aan:

    And who is better in speech than he who invites (men) to Allâh, and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims." ** The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better, then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend. ** But none is granted it (the above quality) except those who are patient – and none is granted it except the owner of the great portion (of happiness in the Hereafter, i.e., Paradise, and of a high moral character) in this world. ** And if an evil whisper from Shaitân (Satan) tries to turn you away (from doing good), then seek refuge in Allâh. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.
    [Soorah Fussilat 33-36 / Translation - Muhsin Khaan]

  • Belittling any of the scholars of Islam, be it the Companions of the Messenger of Allaah, the Salaf of this Ummah, the Imaams of the known Math.habs of Islam, or any of the scholars who followed them upon righteousness, will not be tolerated AT ALL. If someone disagrees with a scholar of Islam, then let him do so with manners, and respect.
  • This forum is for the study of Islamic law, and not a court house. Please refrain from passing any rulings upon any person, group of people, country or government. In many cases such judgement is reserved for the islamic judge, as he is in the position to properly assess the evidences related to that situation, and possess the necessary tools to analyse and pass judgement. All such ‘personal fatwahs’ will be removed.
  • Sometimes some of the topics discussed here will be similar to what a person my be experiencing in their lives. The scenario may fit the bill 100%, however that is not reason enough to apply that ruling to their lives without verifying with a scholar or student of knowledge first. So no one should apply rulings pertaining to marriage, divorce, buying and selling contracts, etc upon themselves from this forum. This forum is for the learning of those rulings, not for the ‘independent application’ upon ones own lives or upon the lives of others. Think of it like a case of murder. We all know that the murderer in Islam is rewarded the death penalty, but that does not mean that we can apply that ruling on our own.



General Rules

Behaviour

  • Everyone who posts on this forum must show the upmost respect for everyone involved in this forum. It is enough for us to mention the hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah:

    إنما بعثت لتم مكارم الأخلاق

    “Verily I have been sent [as a Messenger] to complete [and perfect] the good manners”

  • Rude behaviour will not be tolerated on this forum regardless of who is involved. We also include all ‘sarcasm’ in our definition of rudeness, with the exception of friendly sarcasm between ‘friends’.
  • All complaints will be taken seriously, and could lead to receiving infringements, and potentially loosing ones ability to take part in this forum. All advice given on this forum should be done in a nice and polite manner, and not in a belittling and patronising manner.


Posts

  • This is an open forum for everyone to share their ideas, thoughts, opinions or just beneficial information. One should always be aware that this is open for the world to view, so please have fear of Allaah and don't post inappropriate materials.
  • Any material that is deem inappropriate for children will be deleted immediately, and the one who posted it runs the risk of being instantly banned from the forum until further investigation or permanently.
  • Posts should not involve the privacy of others. I remind everyone of the Hadeeth:
    من ستر مسلماً ستره الله في الدنيا و الآخرة

    Whoever covers another persons sins, Allaah will cover theirs in this world and the next.

    And the hadeeth

    لا يؤمن أحدكم حتى يحبّ لأخيه ما يحب لنفسه

    None of you truly believe until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.

    And the hadeeth

    من كان يؤمن بالله و اليوم الآخر فليقل خيراً أو ليصمت

    Whoever believes in Allaah and the Last Day, then let him say good, or remain quite.
  • Everyone who posts on this forum takes full responsibility for their posts and whatever repercussion that stem from it. Arabic-Courses.com, the Arabic Courses teaching centre, and AC Community Dashboard cannot be held responsible for individual posts that do not some from us nor from any of our staff members.
  • Please observe the law as it relates to copyright, and do not share materials that are protected by copyright without permission from its owner.