The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Actions are only according to intentions, and a person receives only what he has intended. Therefore, whoever’s emigration is for Allah and His Messenger, his emigration is [truly] for Allah and His Messenger. And whoever’s emigration is for any worldly gain or …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Entering the New Year
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Entering the New Year – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qasim from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on 4 Muharram, 1424 (March 7, 2003) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. Peace and blessings of Allah …
Read More »A True Hajj
The Hajj requires complete submission to Allah and taking special care to overcome all shortcomings and errors in all religious obligations by traveling abroad in the way of Allah and visiting the holy places. In effect, one should return home reborn spiritually. The way one conducts his life after the …
Read More »‘They have taken away all the rewards’
‘They have taken away all the rewards’ by Faraz Omar (Editor Saudi Gazette) Abu Dharr reported: Some of the people from among the Companions of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said to him: “O, Prophet of Allah! The rich among us have taken away all the …
Read More »Picture Perfect : One God
The Holy Quran, Surah Al-Nisa’ 4:171 O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a Messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a Spirit proceeding from …
Read More »The Dawn
Allah says in the Holy Quran, Surah Al Fajr 89:19-23 89.19 And ye devour inheritance – all with greed, 89.20 And ye love wealth with inordinate love! 89.21 Nay! When the earth is pounded to powder, 89.22 And thy Lord cometh, and His angels, rank upon rank, 89.23 And Hell, …
Read More »Living to Die or Dying to Live!
Death is a harsh and fearful reality faced by everyone who lives. No one has the power to avoid it, nor does anyone around a dying person have the ability to prevent it. It is something that happens every moment and is something encountered by the young and the old, …
Read More »The Effects of ‘Laa Ilahah Illallaah’
The kalimah (word), ‘Laa ilahah illallaah’ (that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah), if it said with truthfulness and sincerity from the heart, and acted upon in that which it necessitates – outwardly and inwardly – then its effect will indeed be praiseworthy upon both the individual …
Read More »A Simple Guide to Halaal Shopping
Here are some tips to follow when shopping for a Halaal product: Make sure that the products you purchase have ingredients on their labels. If a product does not have a label with ingredients, DON’T BUY IT!!! Always check the ingredients. ……READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE. Also, a very elaborate …
Read More »Salman, the son of Islam from the children of Adam
This is the story of the pious, mystic, Faqhi, intellectual and ascetic, Salman the Persian. He grew up in the town of Isfahan in Persia, in the village of Jayyan. His father was the Dihqan (chief) of the village. He was the richest person there and had the biggest house. …
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