Islam

Shaykh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) was asked: Regarding the Prophet’s statement: “Anyone who possesses a speck of pride (kibr) in his heart will not enter Paradise” – Is this hadeeth specific only to the believers or (is it specific only to the) unbelievers? If we were to say that it is …

WHO IS ALLAH? Allah is the proper name applied to the true God who exists necessarily by Himself comprising all the excellent Divine names and attributes of perfection. Allah is One and Unique. He has no son, no partner, nor equal. He is the sole Creator and Sustainer of the …

Among the jinn are those who eavesdrop on the angels in the lowest heaven. The jinn then convey this information to some fortunetellers. ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas reported an incident: “A person from the Ansar who was amongst the Companions of Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) reported to me: “As we …

Surah 67 – Al-Mulk, The Kingdom (The Sovereignty) Surah al-Mulk is strong in tone and was revealed during the early stages of Islam. It gives a wake up call of Warnings. You don’t have forever, you need to realize the true purpose in life and fulfill that purpose. On one hand, the teachings …

Allah the Exalted says in the Quran: “Say (O Muhammad (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam)): “Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your parents; kill not your children because of poverty – We provide …

 “Do not over praise me as the Christians over-praised ‘Eesaa, son of Maryam. Indeed, I am only a slave. So call me the Slave of Allah and His Messenger.” This is an excerpt from the last chapter of Ibn Rajab’s [1] famous book: al-Khushoo’ fis-Salaat. Here, he deals with the …

Muhammad: is a passive participle, whosoever is praised, possessing many praiseworthy qualities then he is Muhammad. And Muhammad (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is praised more than any other person, and this is why – and Allah knows best – he was called by this name in the Torah, due to …

A Historical analysis of date of Birth and Death of Prophet Muhammad (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam) In the name of Allah, indeed all praise is due to Allah and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. Allah says in the Quran: “Muhammad (sal Allaahu alayhi wa …

In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy. Khutbah al-Haajah is the khutbah which you hear the Imaam begin with on Jumu’ah and this is the Khutbah which you hear almost all the scholars begin their books and speeches with. This sermon was the method employed by the …

Falseness of the hadeeth, “Were it not for you (Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam), I would not have created the universe”. Praise be to Allah. Many false and fabricated ahaadeeth have been narrated that say similar things. For example: “Were it not for you, I would not have created the universe.” This …