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In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that movements like Tableeghi Jamaat and Jamaat-e-Islami have promoted Islamic practices but haven't achieved the goal of establishing a true Islamic system. Tableeghi Jamaat has encouraged people to follow basic Islam, but deeper faith is still missing. Other groups, like Jamaat-e-Islami, have also worked for change but haven't succeeded yet. The ultimate goal of an Islamic society remains unachieved.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains why he started Tanzeem-e-Islami despite other Islamic groups like Jamaat-e-Islami and Tableeghi Jamaat. He says that while some groups focus on elections to establish Islam, Tanzeem-e-Islami believes real change can only come through a revolutionary effort. He also points out that Tableeghi Jamaat spreads Islam but doesn’t work on establishing an Islamic system. Since these groups use different methods, working together is difficult.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that democracy is not an Islamic system because sovereignty belongs only to Allah. However, he considers it better than martial law for Pakistan as a temporary solution. He believes an Islamic system can only be established through revolution, not through democracy. This is because democracy gives equal weight to all votes, regardless of a person’s righteousness or morality.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that the idea of women working alongside men in the Prophet’s time is a modern concept. Women did participate in limited roles, like helping the wounded during battles, but after the hijab command, their participation in public matters was restricted. He emphasizes that a Muslim woman's main role is at home, spreading Islam among her close family and supporting her husband's religious efforts, all while following Islamic principles.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that establishing an Islamic system requires a revolution, not elections, as seen in the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) struggle. However, once an Islamic government is formed, elections can be used to run it, provided they follow Islamic principles. He emphasizes that sincere efforts for this cause are rewarded in the Hereafter, even if not successful in this world. Elections alone cannot bring an Islamic system.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that in financial matters, a man’s testimony equals two women’s as per Allah’s command. He suggests this is due to women’s natural tendency to forget, designed by Allah for their supportive roles, with forgetfulness acting as a safeguard to help them move on from past experiences.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that Islam allows taking captives only during legitimate wars (Jihad), not by forcefully capturing free people, which is strictly forbidden. Prisoners of war (POWs) can be integrated into society instead of being confined to camps. Relations with such captives are permitted without marriage, but freeing and marrying them is encouraged as a noble act. Selling captives was allowed historically under strict rules but is not applicable today. Forced slavery is strictly prohibited in Islam.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed Islamic scholars discuss eating meat slaughtered by Jews and Christians. Some say it's allowed if Allah's name is mentioned. But others disagree, citing Quranic rules. Dr. Israr Ahmed shares his views on this topic. He explains the conditions for permissible meat. His views help clarify the Islamic guidelines.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that before Islam is dominant, Jihad is a personal duty (Fard-e-Ain) involving self-struggle, spreading truth, and resisting false ideas peacefully. After an Islamic state is established, Jihad becomes a collective duty (Fard-e-Kifaya), handled by the government for defense and law enforcement.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed clarifies that Allama Iqbal, while a great thinker and poet, was not a religious figure or infallible. He acknowledges Iqbal's intellectual contributions but does not use "Rahmatullah" for him, as he wasn’t a religious authority. Similarly, he refers to his own late father as "marhoom," praying for Allah's mercy on him. Dr. Israr emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between intellectual and religious roles.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that a superiority complex leads to arrogance, making one feel above others. Instead of pride, a person should practice humility. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) demonstrated this humility when He entered Makkah with His head lowered. Humility reflects true strength and respect. Arrogance, on the other hand, is a sign of weakness.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that hand-drawn pictures and statues are clearly forbidden in Islam, based on Hadith. The invention of the camera led to scholarly debate, with most agreeing that photography, involving no manual creation, is permissible. Some Indian scholars initially opposed it but allowed its use for identification and legal purposes. Extending this reasoning, Dr. Israr permits videos for religious education, as videos are moving images, not static pictures.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that Masjid-e-Aqsa was built 40 years after the Kaaba, likely by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). It was later rebuilt by Prophet Sulayman (AS) as Haikal-e-Sulaymani. Over time, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times, with the Romans demolishing it in 70 CE. By the time of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Miraj, it was in ruins, though some remains may have existed.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that making collective dua after every prayer is not a regular Sunnah, though it is mentioned occasionally. He emphasizes focusing on understanding the Quran and spreading Islamic teachings. He also discusses the importance of keeping a beard as a Sunnah, highlighting that it requires no effort or cost, yet many neglect it to follow worldly trends, which he considers a significant disregard for the Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that Hazrat Abu Zar Ghafari was asked to leave Madina for preaching that keeping gold and silver without spending it for Allah’s cause is forbidden, based on a Quranic warning about unused wealth becoming a punishment. However, Islam allows lawful wealth if zakat is paid, permitting private ownership and halal earnings, while prohibiting income from haram sources.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that women are not forbidden from going to mosques. In the Prophet’s (PBUH) time, women attended Eid and Jumu'ah prayers for learning through the Khutbah. Today, with many ways to access knowledge, attending these prayers is less necessary. Though Caliph Umar (RA) restricted it later, it is still allowed and not sinful, but the need for it has reduced over time.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed emphasizes adapting the Prophetic method (Nabvi Tareeqa) for establishing Deen through ijtihad. He notes that modern centralized governments and powerful armies make direct confrontation impractical. Instead, he advocates peaceful strategies like civil disobedience to achieve Islamic goals. This approach balances practicality with adherence to Islamic principles. The ultimate aim is to establish Deen in a way suited to today’s realities.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed explains that true Tawbah (repentance) requires four steps: recognizing the sin, feeling sincere regret, making a firm commitment to avoid it in the future, and immediately abandoning the sinful act. If the sin involves violating the rights of others (haqooq-ul-ibad), one must seek their forgiveness and return any wrongfully taken property or obtain permission. Verbal repentance alone is not enough without these sincere actions.
In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed discusses the differing opinions on performing Juma prayers while traveling. Hanafi scholars do not permit combining prayers like Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha during travel, while other sects like Ahl-e-Hadith allow it. He emphasizes respecting each sect's interpretation without criticizing others. Dr. Israr also mentions that if Zuhr prayer is difficult to perform during travel, it can be delayed until Asr time. However, combining Zuhr and Asr immediately is not allowed.
