Death is a harsh and fearful reality faced by everyone who lives. No one has the power to avoid it, nor does anyone around a dying person have the ability to prevent it. It is something that happens every moment and is something encountered by the young and the old, …
Read More »The Effects of ‘Laa Ilahah Illallaah’
The kalimah (word), ‘Laa ilahah illallaah’ (that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah), if it said with truthfulness and sincerity from the heart, and acted upon in that which it necessitates – outwardly and inwardly – then its effect will indeed be praiseworthy upon both the individual …
Read More »Salman, the son of Islam from the children of Adam
This is the story of the pious, mystic, Faqhi, intellectual and ascetic, Salman the Persian. He grew up in the town of Isfahan in Persia, in the village of Jayyan. His father was the Dihqan (chief) of the village. He was the richest person there and had the biggest house. …
Read More »What is Backbiting?
What does Allah and and our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) say about Backbiting? Allah says in Quran: “O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other, nor speak ill of each other behind their backs …
Read More »Picture Perfect : It is your Piety that reaches Him
The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hajj, 22:36-37 “The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the symbols from Allah: in them is (much) good for you: then pronounce the name of Allah over them as they line up (for sacrifice): when they are down on their sides (after …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Eminence
Wathila b. al-Asqa’ reported: “I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying : “Verily Allah granted eminence to Kinana from amongst the descendants of Ismail and He granted eminence to the Quraish amongst Kinana and He granted eminence to the Quraish amongst Banu Hashim and He granted …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Lessons from the Farewell Pilgrimage
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Lessons from the Farewell Pilgrimage – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul-Bari ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubayti from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Dhul-Qa‘dah 18, 1422 (February 2, 2002) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon the Messenger, his household and companions. …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Hajj – A Symbol of Tawheed
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Hajj – A Symbol of Tawheed – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah Husayn ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Aal Sheikh from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Dhul-Qa’dah 29, 1421 (February 23, 2001) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah. May His peace and blessings be upon the Prophet …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Supplications of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
The Holy Quran, Surah Ibrahim, 14:35-41 14.035 Remember Ibrahim said: “O my Lord! make this city one of peace and security: and preserve me and my sons from worshipping idols.” 14.036 “O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among mankind; He then who follows my (ways) is of …
Read More »Picture Perfect : NO COMPULSION
Hajj – The Largest gathering in the world each year! It is the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, which remains the ultimate symbol of the oneness and brotherhood of man.Here, rich and poor from all nations stand and bow in unison before God in what is the largest gathering of …
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