Ka’b bin Malik (radi Allahu anhu) reported: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) licking his three fingers after eating.” [Sahih Muslim, #5296] Thus, the best way of eating is that shown by the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) which was eating with his three …
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Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to breathe three times in the course of a drink (he used to drink in three gulps).” [Al Muslim, Book #023, Hadith #5029] Commentary from Riyadh as Saliheen: “Water should be drunk in three breaths, …
Read More »Ramadan : Use the Miswaak
Move over… here comes Mr. Miswaak! The use of the miswaak was a daily habit of the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) and Ramadan should be used as an opportunity to adopt as much sunnah as possible. Abu Umamah (RA) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon …
Read More »The Calamity of the Prophet’s Death : Effects on the Muslim Nation
The Calamity of the Prophet’s Death : Effects on the Muslim Nation Refuting those who Say that the Death of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) was not a Calamity Those who make this claim say, “This is Allah’s Noble Book and this is the pure Sunnah ofthe Messenger of …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : The Basis of Unity
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : The Basis of Unity – by Yasir Qadhi The Transcript: PART I When we turn to ahadeeth of the Prophet sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam, we find that a small hadith might contain so much benefit that volumes can be written about it. As he himself …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : The Last Sermon
The last sermon of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is known as Khutbatul Wada’. Date delivered: 632 AD, 9th day of Dhul al Hijjah, 10 A.H. in the ‘Uranah valley of Mount Arafat. After praising, and thanking God, he said: “O People, listen well to my words, for …
Read More »The Pearl Necklace
Qazi Abu Bakr Muhammad bin Abdul Baqi Ansari is an illustrious personality of Islamic History. He was among the most pious person of his time. Even after the lapse of nine centuries, his exemplary life is a source of guidance to Muslims. His biographers tell a number of tales of …
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