It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that when, the son of Adam recites the Ayat of sajdah (prostration) and then falls down in prostration, the Satan goes into seclusion and weeps and says: ‘Alas, and in the narration of Abu Kuraib the words are: Woe unto me, …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Deeds of the Hearts
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Deeds of the Hearts – by Imam Al-Haramain Salih bin Humayd from the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Ramadan 20, 1424 (November 14, 2003) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his …
Read More »Brotherhood in Islam
Brotherhood in Islam by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahman Al-‘Ajlaan [Teacher in Al Masjid al-Haraam] Al-hamdulillaah wa As-Salatu wa As-Salamu Ala Rasulillah- we ask Allah to make us from amongst those who cooperate upon albirr (righteousness) and at-taqwa. I advise you as well as myself to have taqwa as Allah has advised the …
Read More »Before the Boat Drowns
Before the Boat Drowns Extracted from a talk by Muhammad Alshareef Ashaab As-Sabt – the people of Saturday. They were a townsfolk from Bani Israel who were tested with the Sabbath, the day when they were to leave their worldly affairs and be devout to Allah. All week long they …
Read More »The Best Remembrance
The Best Remembrance From a talk by Sk. Yasir Qadhi There are many benefits we can extract from the last few verses of Surah Al-Hashr. These are verses known for their sweetness and beauty, and their conciseness, and profound meanings. Allah subhaanahu wa ta‘ala says: “O ye who believe! have …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Cry for the Forgiveness of Allah
“Don’t cry because of the hardships of this life. Cry for the forgiveness of Allah. Don’t cry and feel sad for Allah will never leave you alone to suffer. He is with the believer who calls his name. He smiles to the believer who repents. He loves the believer who …
Read More »Ramadan : A Great Opportunity for Goodness
Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. …
Read More »Ramadan : Realise it’s greatness, worth & rewards
Talha ibn ‘Ubaydallah (radhiAllahu anhu) reported that two men came to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) who had accepted Islam at the same time. One of them used to partake in Jihad more-so than the other, and so (one day) he fought in a battle and was martyred therein. …
Read More »Why do Muslims Fast in Ramadan?
What is Fasting (Sawm)? Sawm is an Arabic word for fasting regulated by Islamic jurisprudence. In the terminology of Islamic law, Sawm means “to abstain from eating, drinking or seeing what is against Islam, the saying of rude language”. The observance of sawm during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan …
Read More »Ramadan : Controlling the Tongue
Controlling the tongue is a characteristic that is required to be adopted, especially relevant in Ramadan, as one of the objectives of the fast is to control the tongue. Ibrahim al-Nakha’i, on of the teachers of Imam Abu Hanifa, may Allah have mercy on them both, mentioned: “The people ruined …
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