Problems and Solutions by Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid

Problems and Solutions by Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid

In an age of distraction, emotional struggle, and spiritual confusion, many Muslims find themselves grappling with questions that strike at the core of daily faith and personal discipline. “Everyday Spiritual Struggles: Islamic Guidance for Modern Challenges” offers clear, compassionate, and practical answers to some of the most pressing concerns believers face in their journey toward a God-conscious life.

What should a Muslim do upon missing the Fajr prayer? Is there hope after the regret, and how can one build a habit of waking up for the most spiritually rewarding time of the day? This book begins with this essential question, guiding readers through both the emotional and practical aspects of missed prayers, while offering motivating insights to rekindle their connection with Allah.

From here, the book explores the subtle yet significant dangers of excessive laughter. While humor is a mercy and joy a blessing, too much laughter can harden the heart and detach us from the gravity of our purpose in life. The author delves into prophetic wisdom to draw the line between lightheartedness and heedlessness, reminding readers of the value of a balanced emotional state.

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New and Revised Edition
PROBLEMS
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SOLUTIONS
Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid
شكاوى وحلول
الدار العالمية للكتاب الإسلامي
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC PUBLISHING HOUSE
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When 'jihad' refers to fighting
Although j
lthough jihad is often translated into English as 'holy war', it must be noted that war has never been described as 'holy' in any of Islam's primary texts or even early Islamic literature. Linguistically speaking, jihad is an Islamic term that applies to a broad spectrum of activities, ranging from daily striving to meet the day's challenges, to the striving against one's desires and self, to the struggle to provide for one's family. Its basic definition is 'the act of striving or struggling in the way of Allah'. Therefore, jihad is not limited to war; it includes struggling with one's soul, speech, body and wealth so that the message of Allah reaches all humans willing to receive it.
Islamic scholars have referred to different types of jihad, such as jihad against the self (to understand Islam, act upon it, call others to it and be patient with the difficulties of making this call), jihad against the Devil (repelling Satanic whispers, doubts and lusts), jihad against the tongue (controlling it, using it to enjoin what is good, forbid what is wrong, spread the correct teachings of Islam and answer false ideologies), jihad against aggression (with the purpose of protecting Islam and the lives, honour and property of Muslims) and other types of jihad like jihad against the hypocrites, jihad against oppressors and jihad against mischief
makers.
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When 'jihad' refers to fighting
Although j
lthough jihad is often translated into English as 'holy war', it must be noted that war has never been described as 'holy' in any of Islam's primary texts or even early Islamic literature. Linguistically speaking, jihad is an Islamic term that applies to a broad spectrum of activities, ranging from daily striving to meet the day's challenges, to the striving against one's desires and self, to the struggle to provide for one's family. Its basic definition is 'the act of striving or struggling in the way of Allah'. Therefore, jihad is not limited to war; it includes struggling with one's soul, speech, body and wealth so that the message of Allah reaches all humans willing to receive it.
Islamic scholars have referred to different types of jihad, such as jihad against the self (to understand Islam, act upon it, call others to it and be patient with the difficulties of making this call), jihad against the Devil (repelling Satanic whispers, doubts and lusts), jihad against the tongue (controlling it, using it to enjoin what is good, forbid what is wrong, spread the correct teachings of Islam and answer false ideologies), jihad against aggression (with the purpose of protecting Islam and the lives, honour and property of Muslims) and other types of jihad like jihad against the hypocrites, jihad against oppressors and jihad against mischief
makers.
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PROBLEMS
AND
SOLUTIONS
شکاوی و حلول
What is the specific significance of the fajr prayer? What are the conseqences of excessive laughter?
What to do to combat the insinuating thoughts from Satan? What about bad temper? And
What is the impact of unneccessarily staying up late at night?
Shaykh Salih al-Munajjid answers all such questions with their impact on one's religio-practical life in the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah.