A man by the name of Abdullah (Abdullah literally means the slave/worshipper of Allah) met a man named Abd-un-Nabi (The slave/worshipper of the Prophet) and felt apprehension of this name, thinking, “How can someone make himself the slave and worshipper of someone other than Allah?!” Abdullah thus addressed Abd-un-Nabi, saying: “Do you worship …
Read More »Man’s Sense of Sinfulness and Purification of Soul
Every human being is a unique creation containing some angelic, devilish and even animal-like characteristics. His angelic qualities are predominant when he sincerely worships God and establishes a close relationship with Him. Such a man is like the angels, who are depicted in the Quran as follows, “who do not …
Read More »A Concise Article on Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy A Concise Article on Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura Its Virtue: Abu Qatadah (radhiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) was asked about ‘Ashura and he responded, “It expiates for the previous year.” [Muslim, 1162] Ibn …
Read More »Quranic Miracle: The Forelock
Miraculous Verses: Allah, Most High, says: “Nay! If he (Abu Jahl) ceases not, We will catch him by the forelock, A lying, sinful forelock!” [Surah al-‘Alaq, 96:15-16] Allah also says: “I put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving (living) creature but He …
Read More »Do not sully your scrolls after Hajj! Advice from Sk Uthaymeen
Do not sully your scrolls after Hajj! Advice from Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih Al-Uthaymeen: Returning to sins after performing the obligatory Hajj is a major setback; because the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) said: “Whoever performs the obligatory Hajj and does not commit obscenity or sin, he will return – meaning …
Read More »Hajj notes (Printable PDF) – based on Authentic Sunnah
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy First and foremost I thank The Almighty Allah for having granted me the beneficial knowledge, health, wealth and time and all other uncounted Mercy and Blessings, without which we can achieve nothing. Allah (Subhanahu Ta’ala) says in the Quran: “Verily, …
Read More »Hajj, an Obligation
Allah (Subhanahu Ta’ala) says in the Quran: “O mankind! Fear your Lord and be dutiful to Him! Verily, the earthquake of the Hour (of Judgement) is a terrible thing. The Day you shall see it, every nursing mother will forget her nursling, and every pregnant one will drop her load, …
Read More »After Repentance comes… Hardship?
“And [He also forgave] the three who were left behind [who did not join the Tabuk expedition and regretted their error] to the point that the earth closed in on them in spite of its vastness and their souls confined them and they were certain that there is no refuge …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Quran enlightening book of Allah
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Quran enlightening book of Allah – 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 sent down the criterion (of right and wrong, i.e. this Quran) to His slave (Muhammad …
Read More »The Spirit of Modesty
Many Muslims – myself included — often forget about the spirit of Islam in matters of law and worship. For instance, do we not recite 114 times in the Quran, “In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful” – should this not, then, be the spirit with which all …
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