On the Etiquette of Raising and Educating the Muslim Children, Allaah, the glorified and exalted said, “O you who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the …
Read More »You Will Be Accountable O Parents and Teachers
An exhortation for Muslim parents. By: Shaykh Muhammad ibn Jamil Zaynu “O you who believe! Save yourselves and your families from the Hellfire.” [Surah al-Tahrim 66:6] Mothers, fathers, teachers, and the society as a whole, will all be accountable in front of Allah about the tarbiyyah (education and upbringing) of this …
Read More »Urdu Dars: Sharh of al-Qawaaid al-‘Arba’a (Explanation of the Four Foundations of Shirk)
The Original Book: ‘al-Qawaaid al-‘Arba’a’ written by Shaikhul-Islam, al-Mujaddid (the reviver), Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab (rahimahullah) (d.1206 AH). Topic: Sharh of the book : al-Qawaaid al-‘Arba’a (Explanation of the Four Foundations of Shirk) Speaker: Dr Murtaza bin Baksh (Hafidhahullah), Jeddah. Language: Urdu The Lesson covers the following points: Audio 01: Introduction (Duration = 64 mins …
Read More »‘Aqeedah Lessons for Small Children
‘Aqeedah Lessons for Small Children | Source: Abu al-‘Abbas Musa Richardson A six part series of enthusiastic discussions with Muslim children about Allaah and the creation by Abu al-‘Abbas Musa Richardson. Musa Richardson interacts with small children in this audio series. Here is the Youtube Playlist Link for above audios. …
Read More »The Categorization of People with Regard to Knowledge
Author: Shaikh Muhammad ‘Umar Bazmool | Source: At-Ta’seel fee Talab-il-‘Ilm (Laying the Foundations for seeking Knowledge) People are divided into two categories with respect to Knowledge: Those who know, and Those who don’t know. Those who don’t know are obligated to ask the people of knowledge and accept their statements, while expending …
Read More »The Tyranny of the Rulers is Not a Reason for Rebellion
The goal of the Jihadist sects is one and the same: rebellion against those in authority and a desire to rule over the Muslim lands. They may alter their names and titles but their ideology remains the same. Islam itself, despite what these sects assert, forbids open censure and rebellion …
Read More »Forbidden Business Transactions In Islam
Forbidden Business Transactions In Islam A Transcribed Lecture of Shaikh Saalih bin Fawzaan Al-Fawzaan In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy Introduction All praise be to Allaah, Lord of the Worlds, and may the peace and blessings be upon the chief of all Messengers and upon …
Read More »Allaah said: “This day, I have completed your religion for you”
Allaah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) said: “This day, I have completed your religion for you” – Explained by Shaykh Salih Fawzan Allaah completed the religion through him (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) and the proof is His saying, He the Most High: «This day, I have completed your religion for you, perfected My blessings …
Read More »Shaking Hands between Men & Women
Taken from ‘Silsilah Ahadeeth As-Saheehah’ By the Muhaddith, Shaykh, Allamaa’ Muhammad Nasir uddeen al-Albaani Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya Hadeeth No. 529 From Umaymah bint Ruqayqah who said: ‘I came to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) along with the women, so that we could pledge an allegiance upon …
Read More »Olympics, Hijama (Cupping) and the Sunnah
The Olympics 2016 in Rio had many people curiously talking about red marks seen on athletes such as US swimmer Michael Phelps’s, Gymnast Alex Naddour and others. These red marks were caused by cupping. This was not too surprising to Muslims though. It has been a tradition of the Prophet …
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