In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Allaah (The Most High) said: “And (remember) when We took a covenant from the Children of Israel, (saying): Worship none but Allah (Alone) and be dutiful and good to parents, and to kindred, and to orphans and Al-Masakin …
Read More »The Upbringing of Three Daughters
The Question: The Messenger of Allaah (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) said: “Whoever had three daughters and was patient with them, gave them drink and clothed them then they will be a screen for him from the Fire.” Will this screen from the Fire be just for their father alone or does the mother …
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 »Passages from Sahih al-Adab al-Mufrad concerning Obedience to one’s Parents
Passages from Sahih al-Adab al-Mufrad concerning Obedience to one’s Parents. Chapter 1: The saying of Allah the Exalted, “and we have enjoined upon man to be good to his parents” 1/1 From Abu Umru ash-Shaibaanee who said, “the owner of this house narrated to us,” and he indicated with his hand …
Read More »ISIS: Jihad in the Path of Satan
Jihad in the Path of Satan – Terrorists fight in cause of Satan A muslim scholar explains the obligation of maintaining public safety for Muslims and non-Muslims alike; that terrorists who spread fear in society fight in the path of Satan – so it is obligatory upon the Muslim scholars …
Read More »The Deeds of the People of Paradise and of the Fire
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d.728H) recounts the deeds of those who shall enter Paradise and the deeds of those who shall enter the Fire. Ibn Taymiyyah was asked, what are the deeds of the people of Paradise, and what are the deeds of the people of the Fire? So He answered …
Read More »What your Lord has prohibited you from
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 …
Read More »How does a Father Teach his Children Tawheed?
Mu’adh bin Jabal narrates that the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) said: “O Mu’adh! Do you know what Allah’s Right upon His slaves is?” I said, “Allah and His Apostle know best.” The Prophet said, “To worship Him (Allah) Alone and to join none in worship with Him (Allah). Do you …
Read More »The Lie of Santa Claus
Al-hamdulillah, All praise be to Allah alone, for making us Muslims and bestowing us the Deen of Islam to distinguish right and wrong. The holiday season is upon us again, and the ugly head of Satan is rising again to inspire people to indulge in innovation and shirk. Christians Lying …
Read More »Give your children a strong moral foundation
I cannot stress enough beloveds, the importance of strong families. Never neglect family ties, regardless of what religion family members have. Don’t even play around with it when it comes to strengthening and preserving the family. “O Mankind! Fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from …
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