An excellent article on the danger of spreading rumours without verification. The Noble Shaykh al-‘Allamah Salih al-Fawzan was asked: What is the dangers of rumours and spreading speech and narrations without deliberation and verification? He answered: It is not permissible to transmit rumours and to spread fear amongst the Muslims …
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Benefits from Shaikh al-Fawzan | Ref: Khutub al-Minbariyyah, vol. 5. pp. 259-262 Take advantage of this month, may Allaah show you mercy, because for many of you it will not return. So grasp this opportunity with whatever ability Allaah has given you – and with whatever endeavor He (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) …
Read More »What Fasting in the month of Ramadan means to Muslims
What does fasting in Ramadan mean to Muslims? The fourth pillar of Islam is fasting (in Arabic: Siyam). It is to fast throughout the month of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar). This is an act of worship that draws the Muslim closer to Allaah (God), as the …
Read More »Inspiration: Do Not Belittle One Another
Episode-8 from the amazing Inspiration Series by Mohamed Zeyara. Allah says in the Quran: “Verily, the most honourable of you with Allah is that (believer) who has At-Taqwa [i.e. one of the Muttaqun (pious).” [Quran, 49:13] [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TXjsSpz_LM]
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All praises belong to Allah the Owner of virtue and grace. He has prescribed the fast to purify the souls from sin. May the peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad the best of those who prayed and fasted; he remained steadfast upon good and uprightness; may the peace …
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‘A servant is not afflicted with any chastisement greater than a hard heart and of being remote from God. Hardness of the heart comes about by four things, when the level of need is exceeded: eating, sleeping, speaking and socialising. Hearts that are attached to carnal passions are veiled from …
Read More »The Forgotten Piece of Flesh
The Forgotten Piece of Flesh Bismillah While many of us remember to supplicate to Allah (azza wa jal) for guidance, knowledge, and Paradise, there is one important thing that we forget to include in our prayers. In a narration that many of us are familiar with, the Prophet (sal Allahu …
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 …
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