Question: What is the ruling on giving money for Zakat Al-Fitr because there is someone who says that it is permissible? Answer: It is not unknown to any Muslim that the most important pillar of the upright religion of Islam is the testimony that none has the right to be …
Read More »Dealing in Riba (Interest) is War against Allaah and His Messenger (pbuh)
In the name of Allaah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful Verily, the issue of Riba is one of the most serious matters that should be tackled. In this regard, all of the heavenly revelations have prohibited dealing in it, and Allaah warns those dealing in it with the severest threat. Allaah, …
Read More »Ramadan : Obligation of Zakatul-Fitr (Sadaqatul-Fitr)
Obligation of Zakatul-Fitr (Sadaqatul-Fitr) Ibn Umar (radhiAllaahu anhu) narrated: “Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) made obligatory the payment of one Sa’ (approx 2.6 Kg) of dates or one Sa’ of barley as zakatul-fitr on every Muslim slave or free, male or female, young or old; and he ordered that it be paid before the …
Read More »8 Health tips for Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is observed by millions of Muslims around the world. Here are a few tips to ensure good health during this time of fasting and contemplation. 1. Preferably break your fasts with dates. 2. Do not over-eat. 3. Do not consume too much fat and carbohydrates at …
Read More »Ramadan : Break Fasting (Iftar) with Dates
Ramadan : Break Fasting (Iftar) with Dates It is narrated from Salman ibn Amir (radiyallaahu anhu) that The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam) said; “When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then (he should break his fast) with …
Read More »“Each verse is like a date; the more you chew it…”
1 – The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever wants to to love Allah and His Messenger, then let him read the Mushaf.” [‘Sahih al-Jami”; # 6289] 2 – Ibn ‘Abbas narrated: “al-Walid bin al-Mughirah (a polytheist) came to the Messenger of Allah. The Messenger of Allah recited the Qur’an to …
Read More »Ajwa Dates – The Prophet’s favorite dates
Ajwa Dates Keep Away Harm, Poison And Magic Ajwa is a soft dry variety of date fruit from Saudi Arabia. It is cultivated at Madinah Munawwara. A delightfully soft and fruity date with fine texture. Narrated by Saud; the Messenger (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “If Somebody takes seven ‘ajwa dates …
Read More »Ramadan : Benefit of Dates
Some of the prophet’s (peace be upon him) kindness on his nation is shown in Dates and in recommending them as he explained the useful things even in such matters. The benefits and utilities of dates are shown as some doctors mentioned the benefits of Iftar on Dates and said: …
Read More »Three Dates for the guest
Aishah, the Blessed Prophets wife, was a very hospitable person. She loved to entertain guests, and spend happy hours talking to them. Once a woman came to visit Aishah, bringing her two daughters with her. Aishah received her, smiling and welcoming and very soon the two women were deep in …
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