A man once came to Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) carrying with him his belongings and a box. He said, “O Prophet! While I was passing through a jungle, I heard the voice of some bird’s babies. I took them and put them in this box. The moment I did …
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SUBMISSION – Laying All Worries in front of Him…. “But if they turn away, Say: “Allah sufficeth me: there is no god but He: On Him is my trust,- He the Lord of the Throne (of Glory) Supreme!”” [Holy Quran, Surah Al Tawbah 9:129]
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Innovation in Celebrations
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Innovation in Celebrations – by Imam Al-Haramain Sheikh Saud ash Shuraim from the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Safar 8, 1429 (February 15, 2008) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, the most Endearing, and the most Forgiving. It is He who has created the day …
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Sahih Bukhari, Book 41, Number 591 Narrated by Al-Mughira bin Shu’ba that the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) said: “Allah has forbidden for you, 1. to be undutiful to your mothers, 2. to bury your daughters alive, 3. to not to pay the rights of the others (e.g. …
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There was an old man in a village, very poor, but even the Kings were jealous of him because he had a beautiful white horse. Kings offered him fabulous prices for the horse, but the old man would say, “This horse is not a horse, it is a person. And …
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In a day and age when nothing seems acceptable without proof, we find many aspects of our religion are based on complete faith. We are required to believe in many things with or without proof. From amongst these things, is the belief that Allah exists and that He is the …
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A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket …
Read More »Keep giving Sadaqah or else…
Sadaqah or voluntary charity has been recommended upon Muslims as a means to thank Allah and protect themselves from unexpected problems. It also helps the society by providing help to the needy and putting piety in the heart of the people who give charity. Coming back to the topic, here …
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You Can Be That Young Boy! To live or die for anything or nothing is the thinking of the unwise, whereas wise men and women do not live or die save for great and inspiring goals. Thus, when the need arises, you find them willing to sacrifice their own lives …
Read More »Read Salah with Consciousness and Humility
Read Salah (Namaz) with Consciousness and Humility Humran, the freed slave of ‘Uthman, said: “Uthman b. ‘Affan called for ablution water and this is how he performed the ablution. He washed his hands thrice. He then rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose with water (three times). He then washed …
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