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 »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Competing for the Hereafter
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Competing for the Hereafter – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul-Bari ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubayti from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on 22nd Ramadan 1421AH The Transcript: All praise is due to Almighty Allah Who has made Ramadan a month of plentiful reward. I thank Him for favoring …
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“We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power: And what will explain to thee what the night of power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by God’s permission, on every errand: Peace!…This until the …
Read More »Sajdah al-tilaawat
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that when, the son of Adam recites the Ayat of sajdah (prostration) and then falls down in prostration, the Satan goes into seclusion and weeps and says: ‘Alas, and in the narration of Abu Kuraib the words are: Woe unto me, …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Deeds of the Hearts
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Deeds of the Hearts – by Imam Al-Haramain Salih bin Humayd from the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Ramadan 20, 1424 (November 14, 2003) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his …
Read More »Before the Boat Drowns
Before the Boat Drowns Extracted from a talk by Muhammad Alshareef Ashaab As-Sabt – the people of Saturday. They were a townsfolk from Bani Israel who were tested with the Sabbath, the day when they were to leave their worldly affairs and be devout to Allah. All week long they …
Read More »The Best Remembrance
The Best Remembrance From a talk by Sk. Yasir Qadhi There are many benefits we can extract from the last few verses of Surah Al-Hashr. These are verses known for their sweetness and beauty, and their conciseness, and profound meanings. Allah subhaanahu wa ta‘ala says: “O ye who believe! have …
Read More »Ramadan : A Great Opportunity for Goodness
Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. …
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