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BRACU Dawah Circle, Dhaka (2026)

31/05/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝟓 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 🚭

It is a real challenge for Muslims to stay completely away from all sins or fully avoid bad habits in a world surrounded by many harams. Many times, we may struggle or fail to fully follow the aspects of shariah or remain completely free from haram.

Still, it is important for us to keep learning the clear rulings of Islam and to consistently try our best to stay away from what is forbidden, as much as we can.

𝟎𝟏. 𝐈𝐬 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐮𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦?

Ans: Haram (or Makruh, near to haram, according to a minority of scholars). Most of the contemporary Islamic scholars have ruled smoking to be clearly haram based on the principles of Shariah, due to its proven harm to the body, harm from passive smoking, and offensive odors. A Muslim is not allowed to harm himself or others. [Qur’an 2:195, Qur’an 33:58]

Fatwa: Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid, Founder and Supervisor, IslamQA

𝟎𝟐. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Ans: If someone starts smoking in front of a Muslim, they should first politely advise them to stop or at least move to a place where it doesn’t harm others. If they continue and it’s possible to leave, then it’s better to step away from that gathering to avoid approving or being part of wrongdoing. [Qur’an 4:140]

Fatwa: Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-'Uthaymeen, Scholar and Former Member, Saudi Council of Senior Scholars

𝟎𝟑. 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩?

Ans: No. As smoking itself is prohibited, then selling ci******es is also prohibited, because it assists others in a harmful act. Islam commands cooperation in righteousness, not in transgression. [Qur'an 5:2, Abu Dawud, 3026]

Fatwa: Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid, Founder and Supervisor, IslamQA

𝟎𝟒. 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Ans: The smell of ci******es can disturb worshippers and offend the angels. Therefore, a smoker should remove the odor as much as possible before attending the mosque and joining the congregation. [Sahih Muslim, 564]

Fatwa: Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz ibn Baz, Former Grand M***i, Saudi Arabia

𝟎𝟓. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬?

Ans: Smoking is considered prohibited due to its proven harm, and it is a sin to practice it openly. However, most scholars state that praying behind a smoker is totally valid, as he remains a Muslim and his prayer is valid in itself. [Al-An’aam 6:116, Sahih al-Bukhari 662]

Fatwa: Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz ibn Baz, Former Grand M***i, Saudi Arabia

*Each fatwa has been presented in a concise form. For full details, please go through the complete fatwa on islamqa_info website.

*This post is not intended to hurt or belittle anyone. It is shared only as nasihah for dawah and reminder purposes, and as part of al-amr bil ma‘ruf wa-n-nahy ‘anil munkar. Kindly do not take it personally.

𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐔 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞
𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐧 • 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐡 • 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

29/05/2026

𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞

On May 29, 1453, one of the greatest victories in world history took place as the Ottoman Sultanate, under the leadership of the young 𝑺𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒅 𝑰𝑰, conquered Constantinople after 53 days of relentless siege, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

The prophecy of the conquest of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) is found in a famous narration (Hadith) recorded in the Musnad of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. The Prophet 𝑴𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒅 (ﷺ) said: ❝Verily, you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful leader will he be, and what a wonderful army will that army be!❞ [Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 18189]

For centuries, Muslims carried the dream of conquering Constantinople after the glad tidings regarding its conquest. Many armies had tried and failed before its massive walls. They thought after the Mongol invasions, Muslim political power have diminished, but Allah had better plans. Then 𝑺𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒅 𝑰𝑰 and his army arrived with a vision rooted in Iman and dedication towards the cause of Islam.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬

The legendary Theodosian Walls of Constantinople stood undefeated for nearly a thousand years against land assaults and were long considered nearly impossible to break.

But in 1453, history changed.

The Ottomans brought massive cannons, and for weeks the city endured heavy bombardment. On the morning of May 29, the weakened walls were finally breached, and the Ottoman army entered Constantinople, marking one of the most iconic victories in history.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞

The conquest of Constantinople was more than a military victory. It became a symbol of Islamic strength, Muslim unity, and the rise of a powerful Islamic Sultanate that shaped world history for centuries. After the conquest, Hagia Sophia was transformed into a mosque, standing today as a witness to the legacy of Islamic civilization.

Many historians see the Fall of Constantinople as the event that ended the Middle Ages and opened a new era. While Europe faced political and religious turmoil, the Islamic world was rising with knowledge, shariah, and a civilization rooted in faith (imaan) and justice (insaaf).

More than five centuries later, the conquest of Constantinople continues to inspire Muslims around the world as a story of vision, perseverance, leadership, sacrifice, and Tawakkul upon Allah.

1453 was not just the fall of a city.

It was the rise of a new era. A new vision. A new civilization.

𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐔 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞
𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐧 • 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐡 • 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to you all. TaqabbalAllahu minna wa minkum. May Allah ﷻ accept all the good deeds from us and you.

May this Qurbani Eid bring happiness, rahmah, barakah and halal rizk for all of us, InshaAllah.

May Allah ﷻ accept us to be a valueable part of Millat e Ibraheem.

BRACU Dawah Circle
Deen - Dawah - Development

26/05/2026

আসছে আরাফাহর প্রতীক্ষিত সময়; আপনি প্রস্তুত তো?

চলমান এই সপ্তাহে এমন একটি দুটি ঘণ্টা আসছে, যে সময়ে আল্লাহর কাছে কোনো দু'আর কবুলিয়াতই অসম্ভব নয়। অথচ আমাদের অনেকেই সেই মূল্যবান মুহূর্তটি পার করে দেই, কী চাইতে হবে সেটা ঠিক না করেই।

প্রতীক্ষিত সেই সময়টি হচ্ছে আরাফার দিনের আসর থেকে মাগরিব পর্যন্ত।

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প্রস্তুতি নিয়ে নিন। এটাই হতে পারে আপনার জীবনের সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আরাফাহ।

23/05/2026

❝Has the time not come for those who have believed that their hearts should become humbly submissive at the remembrance of Allah and what has come down of the truth? And let them not be like those who were given the Scripture before, and a long period passed over them, so their hearts hardened; and many of them are defiantly disobedient.❞

— Surah Al-Hadid, Ayah 16 (57:16)

BRACU Dawah Circle

20/05/2026

This hadith is a favourite for many people. Do you have a specific hadith that is your personal favourite?

BRACU Dawah Circle
Deen - Dawah - Development

18/05/2026

The holy month of Qurbani Eid aka Dhul hijjah will most likely start today, 18th May after sunset InshaAllah, if the moon is seen. Let's prepare ourselves for the greatest 10 days of the entire year.

BRACU Dawah Circle
Deen - Dawah - Development

06/05/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐭: 𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐉𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭

On this day, 6 May, we remember the Battle of Balakot (1831), a significant event in the early 19th-century Islamic revival in the Indian subcontinent.

Led by 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢 (𝐑𝐚.), an Islamic reformer and leader, the movement sought to purify Islamic practices, lay the ideological foundation for long-term anti-colonial resistance, and establish Islamic governance challenging Sikh rule in the northwest.

On 6 May 1831, in the mountainous region of Balakot (present-day Pakistan), a force of approximately 700-3,000 Mujahideen faced a better-equipped Sikh army of around 5,000. Despite great courage, 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢 (𝐑𝐚.), 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 𝐈𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐡𝐥𝐯𝐢 (𝐑𝐚.) and many of their companions were martyred.

Although the movement suffered a military defeat at Balakot, its ideological impact endured. It became one of the earliest organized armed Islamic revivalist efforts in the subcontinent and inspired later Muslim resistance movements against colonial aggressions rooted in Kufr.

Among those influenced was 𝐌𝐢𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐫 (𝐑𝐚.), the Bengali Muslim leader and reformer, who carried forward similar ideals of reform and Muslim resistance in Bengal against British colonial power and local oppressors.

Balakot remains a powerful symbol of resilience, sacrifice, and the spirit of Jihad in the pursuit of establishing Islamic ideals against systems of Kufr.

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐟𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐧.

05/05/2026

𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟑. 𝐀 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Shapla Chattar, Motijheel—where thousands gathered, and history took a dark turn.

What happened that night remains one of the most debated chapters in Bangladesh. Yet, there are several key aspects that are often overlooked:

❏ 01. The movement was not primarily political, nor driven by personal or group interests against the government. At its core, the 13-point demand focused on addressing ongoing online attacks targeting religious beliefs and calling for stronger legal protection for the honor of Islam and the Prophet (ﷺ).

Participants viewed their presence as a defense of faith and dignity. Over time, the gathering drew support from various political and non-political groups, along with a limited number of college and university students.

❏ 02. Throughout the day, tensions grew amid confusion, disagreement, and rising uncertainty. What began as a large-scale assembly gradually appeared, from the state’s perspective, as a potential threat to order. By nightfall, the situation had become highly unstable. This led to a decision by authorities to take control through force.

❏ 03. Around midnight, a large-scale operation was launched by law enforcement and security forces. The entire area was suddenly plunged into darkness as streetlights were turned off.

Reports describe a complete communication shutdown, including disruptions to internet, phone networks, and media coverage. Journalists were brutally forced to leave the scene, and a media blackout followed. The operation involved gunfire, water cannons, baton charges, and intense force, creating a scene of fear and chaos.

Some were killed on the spot, while many others were injured or fled in panic. Several individuals reportedly survived by hiding in nearby buildings, garages, water tanks, and under vehicles.

❏ 04. People were killed and injured, but the exact number remains disputed. A report by Odhikar listed 61 deaths, while other claims suggest significantly higher figures. Two television channels that attempted to broadcast live coverage were reportedly shut down the very next day. There were also incidents of attacks and destruction targeting newspaper offices that had published sensitive images of the deads and injured.

Efforts to document the true number of victims faced obstruction, and several human rights activists were harassed. In some cases, investigations were abruptly halted, leaving many questions unanswered. A significant number of those present were reportedly orphans, making identification even more difficult.

❏ 05. The government denied allegations of mass killings, leading to deep controversy and conflicting narratives. No widely accepted independent investigation has ever confirmed the final death toll. The incident remains deeply contested in public memory and discourse. For many, it stands as a symbol of unresolved truth, justice, and accountability.

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In the end, this was not merely a crackdown or a single night of state force. For many, it marked a decisive turning point—when a deep-rooted ideological divide in Bangladesh became visible in its most intense form.

The events of that night did not fade with time; they reshaped narratives, strengthened convictions, and ignited a lasting sense of identity and resistance among a large section of the Muslim population.

What happened at Shapla Chattar continues to live on—not just as a memory, but as an unresolved question of truth, justice, and the direction of a nation still searching for answers.

𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐔 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞
𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐧 • 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐡 • 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

02/05/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗵: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁

Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (RA) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, ‘𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡,’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, ‘𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬,’ 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡.”

[Silsilah al-Saheehah, Hadith 2598]

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

This hadith condemns arrogance and the rejection of sincere advice. When someone reminds another person to be mindful of Allah, it is meant as a sincere reminder (الخير). Responding with dismissive or rude words—such as “𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞”, “𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞” or “𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞”—reflects clear arrogance and a disregard for guidance.

In reality, we struggle to fully practice Islam. There are things we fail to follow, and not everything is easy for everyone. But, more important than practice is the ability to acknowledge our shortcomings, sins as sins, obligations as obligations, and to accept advice from others.

After all, when someone reminds us about the Deen, encourages us toward good deeds, or advises us to avoid something haram or impermissible—𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬—even if we are not yet able to act upon it.

What may not be possible today could become possible in the future. So, we must strive to stay away from arrogance and such disgraceful behavior. Ameen.

𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐔 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞
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