Ustaz Dr Muhammad Haniff Hassan

Adab for Muslims when Using the Handphone Camera

by Ustaz Dr Muhammad Haniff Hassan
Posted on: 14 Jan 2022 00:08

Today, the camera has become available in almost everybody’s hand due to the wide use of smartphones. Even a primary school student possesses a camera that comes with a mobile phone given by the parents for easy communication between them.

Unlike in the past, photo taking and video recording have now become easier for everyone, at any time or place. Muslims, however, must know that Islam commands them to observe adab (etiquette) in every aspect of life. In this regard, Muslims are to observe certain adab when using their handphone cameras for photo taking or video recording.

Equal Shares of Inheritance for Muslim Children: A Forgotten Perspective

by Ustaz Dr Muhammad Haniff Hassan
Posted on: 15 Jul 2021 09:00

Muslim estates in Singapore are regulated under the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA). Section 121 of the Act stipulates that estates belonging to Muslims domiciled in Singapore and died intestate (without will) shall be adminis- tered in accordance to Islamic law of inheritance (Faraid). Under this condition, the eligible heirs to the estates and their shares would depend on the inheritance certificate issued by the Syariah Court of Singapore.

Preserving Social Harmony: Lessons from the Marrakesh Declaration for Minority Muslims Living in Non-Muslim Countries

by Ustaz Dr Muhammad Haniff Hassan
Posted on: 15 Apr 2021 09:02

THE MARRAKESH DECLARATION
The Marrakesh Declaration is a culmination of an initiative led by the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies under the leadership of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Bayyah and the sponsorship of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. Sheikh Bin Bayyah is a prominent and respected contemporary Muslim scholar.

Dealing with Negative People: Tips from the Quran for Muslim Activists

by Ustaz Dr Muhammad Haniff Hassan
Posted on: 15 Oct 2020 03:00

Many religious guidance and fatwas (Islamic legal opinion) that require adjustments and restrictions to Muslims’ religious duties as part of national counter-measures to the COVID-19 pandemic were issued all over the world. Examples are the closure of all mosques and accompanying restrictions such as to the number of congregants for obligatory daily and Friday prayers.

Towards A Common Balanced Standpoint on Apostasy

by Ustaz Dr Muhammad Haniff Hassan
Posted on: 15 Oct 2018 09:00

The objective of this article is to highlight the complexity of the issue of apostasy within the unique context of Singapore’s Muslim community. It delves into key pillars towards building a balanced standpoint and humbly proposes a possible way forward.

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