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 »Dignity, not Charity
One day, a man from Madinah approached the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) for help, and the Prophet asked whether he had any possessions in his house. He (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) asked the man to bring the cloth and bowl which he owned, then sold them to one of his companions for two dirhams. …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Zakat – Consolation and Growth, not an Imposition or Burden
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Zakat – Consolation and Growth, not an Imposition or Burden – by Imam Al-Haramain, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz-as-Sudais Makkah al-Mukarramah; Translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab The Transcript: Verily all praise is due to Allah, we praise Him and seek His help and guidance; we ask …
Read More »Begging is Permissible till one gets what will support life
Qabisa b. Mukhariq al-Hilali narrates that: “I was under debt and I came to the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) and begged from him regarding it. He said: ‘Wait till we receive Sadaqah, so that we order that to be given to you.’ He again said: ‘Qabisa, begging is …
Read More »Ramadan : Love Food, Hate Waste
As the month of Ramadan approaches, many Muslims will be determined to cut down on the food they waste. “O children of Adam! Eat and drink freely, but do not waste for Allah does not love the wasteful.” [Surah Al A’raf 7:31] Prophet Muhammad said: “Sufficient food for the son of …
Read More »People of the Garden
By Muhammad Abdul Hai Once upon a time there was a wealthy and pious man. He had a big garden always full of green trees laden with fruits. In the season, this rightful man used to distribute some of the fruits among the poor. The poor people of the City …
Read More »“In the company of the Poor…”
On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The gates of Paradise will be opened on Mondays and on Thursdays, and every servant [of Allah] who associates nothing with Allah will …
Read More »How to ward off the evils of Wealth
Sa’eed bin Ayman, the freed slave of Ka’b bin Sur, said: “While the Messenger of Allah was speaking to his companions, a poor man came and sat down beside a rich man. From his movement, it seemed as if the rich man were moving his garment away so that the …
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