Narrated by Abu Dhar: “Once, while I was in the company of the Prophet, he saw the mountain of Uhud and said, “I would not like to have this mountain turned into gold for me unless nothing of it, not even a single Dinar remains of it with me for …
Read More »Aftermath : Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
On March 11, a 9.0 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan near the city of Sendai. The earthquake generated a massive tsunami with waves as high as 30 feet, immediately resulting in floods, fires and the closure of airports and transit systems. Thousands of people are either dead …
Read More »‘Uthman’s Caravan: Doing Business with Allah
During a year of difficulty– during the reign of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (radhiallahu anhu), when the Muslims needed food– this HUGE caravan rolls into town. Everyone clamers around, they want to buy stuff, and it goes straight to the house of ‘Uthman (radhiallahu anhu). He owned the caravans. So they …
Read More »What Made the Companions Special!
What Made the Companions Special! In a report by Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘Aas (radiAllahu ‘anhu), he related that a woman came to the Messenger of Allah with her daughter. On the daughter’s wrist were two heavy gold bracelets. The Messenger asked her, “Do you pay Zakat on this?” She …
Read More »His Best Camel, given in Charity…
I would like to share this short Story with you which was narrated by Dr. Saleh as-Saleh. The Dr. Saleh began: “Do you want hear this real story which took place here about a hundred years ago. (In Saudi) Tayib. This is real! This is real!” He continued: “Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. …
Read More »Ramadan : Bathe Yourself with Money!
Bathe Yourself with Money! – Extracted from a Speech by Muhammad Alshareef Have you ever seen someone run out of the masjid immediately after salah. In fact, the imam may barely have said salam, and this person is already standing up, getting ready to take off (you may have seen …
Read More »Ramadan : Zakat – The 8 Recipients
Ramadan is the traditional time for giving zakat, but who does your money reach? Eight charities provide a brief insight. “Alms (Zakaat) are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage …
Read More »Setting an Example of Piety
Setting an Example of Piety By – Dr. ‘Abd al-Wahhab al-Turayri One day, close to noontime, while the Prophet (peace be upon him) was sitting and conferring with his Companions, a group of desert dwellers approached. Their purpose was none other than to represent their people to the Prophet (peace …
Read More »‘When you smile to your brother’s face’
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “When you smile to your brother’s face, it is charity.” This is an authentic hadith. It is related in Sunan al-Tirmidhi (1879) and al-Tirmidhi declared it to be good. It is also related in Sahih Ibn Hibban (475 & 530) and Musnad al-Bazzar. …
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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