Al-Baraa’ ibn ‘Aazib stated that the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) said: “When a believer is leaving this world and entering the next, angels with faces shining brightly like the sun descend from the heavens carrying a shroud and embalming fragrance from Paradise, and [then they] sit down within sight-range. The …
Read More »Anyone who possesses a speck of Pride in his heart will not enter Paradise
Shaykh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) was asked: Regarding the Prophet’s statement: “Anyone who possesses a speck of pride (kibr) in his heart will not enter Paradise” – Is this hadeeth specific only to the believers or (is it specific only to the) unbelievers? If we were to say that it is …
Read More »Want to have a good Death? Live a good Life!
O mankind, have Taqwa of Allah the Exalted and prepare for the meeting with your Lord, with the preparation of the righteous. Verily the state of man is as his Lord the Exalted said: “O man! Verily, you are returning towards your Lord with your deeds and actions (good or …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : With the Hisbah, We Were the Best of Nations
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : With the Hisbah (guarding against infringements) We Were the Best of Nations – by Imam Al-Haramain, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz-as-Sudais Makkah al-Mukarramah; Translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab The Transcript: Part – 1 Praise be to Allah, Who honoured this Ummah and made it the best …
Read More »The stance of Ahlus-Sunnah with regards to Yazeed, the son of Mu’aawiyah
The belief of Ahlus Sunnah and the Scholars of the Ummah is that Yazeed, the son of Mu’aawiyah, should not be insulted nor loved. This is due to the following. Saalih the son of Ahmad bin Hanbal (may Allah have mercy upon him) said, “I said to my father: “Some …
Read More »Inspiration: Mercy to the world
Episode-11 from the amazing Inspiration Series by Mohamed Zeyara. Allah says in the Quran: “And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah’s) Forgiveness for them; …
Read More »Inspiration: Responsible for your Flock
Episode-10 from the amazing Inspiration Series by Mohamed Zeyara. Allah says in the Quran: “O you who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones,” [Quran, 66:6] [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Ny9GJWvVo] Abdullah bin Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, …
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]
Read More »Inspiration: Be counted amongst the Truthful
Episode-7 from the amazing Inspiration Series by Mohamed Zeyara. “O you who believe! Be afraid of Allah, and be with those who are true (in words and deeds).” [Quran, 9:119] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htppeq3DtEg] Narrated by ‘Abdullah ibn Masood that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads …
Read More »The Story of the Boy and the King from Surah al-Buruj
The Story of the Boy and the King – from Surah al-Buruj: Tafsir Ibn Kathir Imam Ahmad recorded from Suhayb that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) said: Among the people who came before you, there was a king who had a sorcerer, and when that sorcerer became old, he …
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