What is Ismael Magazine?

By the grace of Allah Ta'ala, Waqifeen-e-Nau are now spread across the globe, many of whom are studying in their respective fields while others have already fulfilled their pledge of dedicating their lives for the Jama’at. There are many who are Missionaries, practising Doctors, Television producers, Architects, Graphic designers, Engineers, Accountants and much more.

Ismael is an international magazine, which was launched in 2012 by Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih the fifthaba specifically for the Waqifeen-e-Nau around the world. At this auspicious occasion, addressing the Waqifeen-e-Nau Huzoor-e-Anwaraba wrote:

“The magazine has been named as “ISMAEL”, which reminds us of the sacrifices made by Hazrat Ismaelas and by Hazrat Hajiraas who spent their lives in a desolate and barren place and instituted exceptional standards of sacrifices for the sake of religion. Likewise, it is expected of every Waqf to uphold the covenant of Waqf (dedication) made by their parents even before their birth, who have in turn themselves reaffirmed the same.”

Waqifeen-e-Nau can contribute by sending articles regarding their respective fields of studies. This magazine is published on a quarterly basis as a platform for the Waqifeen-e-Nau to get in touch and say what they have always wanted to. To subscribe to this magazine, you can contact your National Waqf-e-Nau Secretary. You can also read the magazine online at: www.waqfenauintl.org/resources/ismael

Remember, this magazine is for the Waqifeen-e-Nau, by the Waqifeen-e-Nau. Everyone is welcome to send their articles, contributions and comments. Ismael magazine is the central magazine for Waqifeen-e-Nau from around the globe.

What does Islam say?

Muslims believe that Alcohol is haram. This means that it is forbidden for Muslims to consume, buy or sell alcohol. “O ye who believe! wine and the game of hazard and idols and divining arrows are only an abomination of Satan’s handiwork. So, shun each one of them that you may prosper. Satan desires only to create enmity and hatred among you by means of wine and the game of hazard, and to keep you back from the remembrance of Allah and from Prayer. But will you keep back? (5:91-92)

This quote from the Quran states that consuming alcohol causes enmity and hatred amongst each other. This refers to the lives destroyed by consuming alcohol. Consuming alcohol can lead people to violence, immoral behaviour and much more. This leads to impurity in an individual and leads people away from Allah and prayer. Allah wants believers to have purity and their mind to be clear so they can pray to Him with sincere intentions. Islam believes that alcohol can have a negative effect on families and individuals. Alcohol is used by individuals to escape from reality and difficulties. However, as Muslims, we should turn to Allah and pray for ease in our difficulties.

Here are some Ahadith related to Islamic views on alcohol:

1. If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, (even) a small amount of it is forbidden.

2. Tariq bin Suwaid asked the Holy Prophetsa about wine and he forbade him. When he told him that he used it only as medicine, the Holy Prophet replied, “It is not a medicine, but is a disease.”