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 …
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People feel envy for many reasons, including over those things that they see others possess, which they really covet. Envy, or ‘hasad’ as it is called in the Quran, is a disease of the heart that manifests itself in the form of many an ugly behavior and word. Sometimes, the …
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 »The Sentiments of the Companions When the Prophet Died
The Sentiments of the Companions (ra) When the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) Died The reaction of the Companions regarding the Prophet’s death is another affair altogether: Salim ibn ‘Ubaid (ra) related, during his sickness, the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) became unconscious; when he later recovered consciousness, he said, ‘Has …
Read More »The Death of the Messenger of Allah is the Greatest of Afflictions
The Death of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) is the Greatest of Afflictions Ibn ‘Abbas and Saabit Al-Jumahee both related that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “If one of you is afflicted with a calamity, then let him remember his calamity by me (i.e., by …
Read More »“Whoever has wronged his brother…”
Narrated by Abu Huraira (radhiAllahu anhu) : Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever has wronged his brother, should ask for his pardon (before his death), as (in the Hereafter) there will be neither a Dinar nor a Dirham. (He should secure pardon in this life) before some of his good deeds are …
Read More »Steps to Gaining Allah’s Love
The Quran details seven qualities that Almighty Allah loves and seven qualities that Almighty Allah does not love. Then, we -Muslims- have a way to explore the steps to gaining His Love. Human beings by nature, love rewards when they exert themselves. And when they are devoted to a cause, coupled …
Read More »How Scores Will Be Settled On The Day Of Resurrection
How Scores Will Be Settled On The Day Of Resurrection Source : www.islaam.com By – Dr. ‘Umar Al-Ashqar When the Day of Resurrection comes, a man’s wealth and capital will be his hasanaat (good deeds). If he had done wrong to any people, they will take from his hasanaat to …
Read More »“I wish I had seen what you have seen and witnessed what you witnessed.”
‘Abd ar-Rahman bin Jubayr bin Nufayr related that his father said: “We were sitting with al-Miqdad bin al-Aswad one day, and a man came by and said: “How fortunate those two eyes of yours are that have seen the Messenger of Allah (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam). I wish I …
Read More »O son of Adam, I was sick but you did not visit Me….
Sahih Muslim, Book #032, Hadith #6232 : Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: “Verily, Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, would say on the Day of Resurrection: “O son of adam, I was sick but you did not visit Me.” He would say: “O my …
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