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The virtues of the declaration of f...
It has great virtues and has a great place with Allah. Whoever says it with truthfulness will enter the Gardens of Paradise and whoever did not utter it truthfully, his property and blood will be safeguarded in this world, but his reckoning will be w...
Treating the ignorant
“Show forgiveness, enjoin justice, and avoid the ignorant. If you are afflicted by the devil's temptation, seek refuge in Allah; He hears all and knows all. If those that guard themselves against evil are touched by a temptation from the devil, they ...
Motivation to seek knowledge
Motivation to seek knowledge
How many times in our lives have we heard this phrase? How many times have our parents, teachers, elders stated this same thing over and over again? This quote by Sir Francis Bacon emphasizes that when you have knowledge,...
The significance of Thikr
Regarding the significance of dhikrullah or the remembrance of God, Allah says in the Qur’an, itself the ultimate reminder (dhikr) to all the worlds , the following:
“Remember Allah for He has guided you.”“O you who believe! Remember All...
Tawheed (Monotheism) – The be...
What is Tawhid?
Tawhid is a revolutionary concept and constitutes the essence of the teachings of Islam. It means that there is only one supreme Lord of the universe. He is omnipotent, omnipresent and the sustainer of the world and of mankind....
The aims of marriage
The concept of marriage, from the Islamic perspective, is not that it is solely a need without whose fulfillment the enjoyment of life cannot be attained. On the contrary, Islam has explained the spiritual dimension of this union by defining it a for...
High hopes
Praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone with no partner with Him. I also bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger.Allah dispraised some peop...
The conquest of Makkah (1/2)
Preparations
When Islam was well-established in the hearts of the Muslims, Allah decided that the time had come for His Messenger and his community to enter Makkah. They would purify the Ka'bah so that it would be a blessed place of guidance for the ...
Consumer society
Consumer Society
The ultimate goal of production activity in every society is consumption. Modern society is not different from any other society but in the growing importance of consumption and the huge ability that was available for this society to...
Suffering failure after excellence
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As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)I am 17 years old girl in secondary three. Allah granted me success and I got 99% in the first semester, and now we have begun the second s...
It is not legislated to raise hands...
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For the Eid and Janaazah prayers, is it legislated to raise the hands with the takbeers (besides the first one)?
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Shaikh al-Albaani:“No, it is not legislated.” in reference to the Janaazah prayer in particular, the Shaikh –...
Help me stop my desire for others p...
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Dear brothers, As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)I am a successful man. I have a good qualifications. I have a good job, thanks to Allah. My problem is: I always look forward...
It is best for a woman to pray in t...
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Is it best for a woman to pray in her house or in a mosque near her house?Answer
Shaikh al-Albaani:“It is best for her to pray in her house, unless there is a class or exhortation in the mosque from which the woman would benefit, then h...
How can I stop being so angry?
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As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)
I am a twenty-two year old girl. Alhamdulillah, I am well-mannered, but I have been through a stage which I cannot describe. The problem is ...
I’ve lost the pleasure of Sal...
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I am a girl who was going astray but Allah guided me and I found happiness in Salah. Then, at school, I met a girl whom I loved very much, and since then I lost happiness as well as the sweetness of faith, and now I do not perform Salah but ...
Having weddings in the mosque is an...
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What is the ruling on having a wedding in the mosque?Answer
Shaikh al-Albaani:“An innovation.”
How do I treat frequent thinking?
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As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah (May Allah's Peace and Mercy be upon you)!
What is the treatment of frequent thinking and preoccupation with it in Shari`ah science and in psychology?
I mean managing things, analyzing words and (past , ...
Is the torment of Hell true for the...
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Dear valued Sheikh, will the torment of Hell-Fire be a physical torment to the body? Or is it a state of mind or something? And how can a person endure the pain?
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All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, upon hi...
The journey to Allah (swt)
By al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (ra). A study on the life and Hadith of the famous Islamic scholar and imam, al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (ra). Hanbali was born in Baghdad in 736H and was raised in a pious family. As an adult he took knowledge from the greatest scholars of this time, whilst living and studying in Damascus. This is a great and interesting book of 107 Pages.
Status of Jesus in Islam
A 31 page booklet by Dr. Rabee' ibn Haadee al Madkhalee. Dispels the notions of the critics of Islam that Muslims don't follow Jesus (as). Dr. Madkhalee dispels these notions in this well written book.
Islamic Studies Grade 9
Given the dire need for Islamic studies material in schools incorporating the subject in English. Darussalam has endeavored to publish an Islamic Studies series covering all the grades, from grade one through grade twelve. 228 pages.
Summary of aqeedatul hamawiyyah
This book is a summary of aqeedatul hamawiyyah of ibn Taymiyyah. It is compilled by Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen.
Disciplining the soul
Disciplining the soul is a 111 page book by famous scholar ibn al-Jawzi (Died 597 A.H). How do you discipline a soul? This book is a great read in elucidating the methods needed to discipline and quiet the soul.
Common questions
An excellent compilation of commonly asked questions posed by non Muslims: and a definitive reply to those questions. This book is one you can't miss! At 49 pages in length.
The end of the world
An awesome and comprehensive 424 page book outlining the minor and major signs heralding the end of the world. This book comes packed with many colour images and references all drawn from the Qur'an and hadith. Simply a great read!
Characteristics of the hypocrites
A 79 page book by ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah detailed and enumerating the characteristics of a hypocrite. A revealing book and a a must read for every Muslim!
Salah-ad-deen Ayubi, volume 3
A great epic of a book! Detailing the concise history of one of Islams great leaders. Salah ad-Deen al-Ayubi; and his war against the enemy of Islam. This is volume 3 of 3 Books. 261 pages.
Ramadan – Juz 1
Summary of JUZ - 1Covers the first Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Fatihah and concluding with verse 141 of Surah Baqarah
Ramadan – Juz 2
Summary of JUZ - 2Covers the second Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Baqarah verse 142 and concluding with verse 252 of Surah Baqarah
Ramadan – Juz 3
Summary of JUZ - 3Covers the third Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Baqarah verse 253 and concluding with verse 92 of Surah Ali Imran
Ramadan – Juz 4
Summary of JUZ - 4Covers the fourth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Ali Imran verse 93 and concluding with verse 23 of Surah An Nisa
Ramadan – Juz 5
Summary of JUZ - 5Covers the fifth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah An Nisa verse 24 and concluding with verse 147 of Surah An Nisa
Ramadan – Juz 6
Summary of JUZ - 6Covers the sixth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah An Nisa verse 148 and concluding with verse 82 of Surah Al Maidah
Ramadan – Juz 7
Summary of JUZ - 7Covers the seventh Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Al Maidah verse 83 and concluding with verse 110 of Surah Al Anam
Ramadan – Juz 8
Summary of JUZ - 8Covers the eight Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Al Anam verse 111 and concluding with verse 87 of Surah Al Araf
Ramadan – Juz 9
Summary of JUZ - 9Covers the ninth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Al Araf verse 88 and concluding with verse 40 of Surah Al Anfal
