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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...
The challenge of the Qur’an
Literature and poetry have been instruments of human expression and creativity, in all cultures.The world also witnessed an age when literature and poetry occupied pride of position, similar to that now enjoyed by science and technology.Even non-...
How do we talk to children?
To make sure that we affect them, we should follow the teacher of humanity, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), who was teaching his companions and the Muslims and directing them in many ways, such as (but not for limitation):Excitement b...
Ibn Taimiyyah: A better way to divi...
Ibn Taimiyyah (ra) described a 29 day schedule for completing recitation of the Qur’an closer to the way the Companions did that.
He said:
“…Division by complete surahs takes precedence over division by parts .” (412)
And from the great advantages of...
What should be done after Hajj?
All Praise be to Allah and peace be upon our Messenger (peace be upon him).
May Allah send peace and blessings upon you as long as people recite the Ayahs of the Qur'an and Surat Al Furqan. And we send peace and blessings upon you as long as the wind...
Teach a child the verbal declaratio...
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:"Make the word 'There is no god but Allah' the first word that your children hear, and on their death, help them say, 'There is no god but Allah'."In h...
The expanding universe
In 1925, American astronomer Edwin Hubble, provided observational evidence that all galaxies are moving away from one another, which implies that the universe is expanding. The expansion of the universe is now an established scientific fact.This is...
Hajj: The Journey
Introduction
Brothers in Islam! What are the blessings of Hajj? One may describe them in great detail. But, in the Qur’an, where Allah instructs Ibrahim to invite people to come to Hajj, it is said:
“So that they may witness things that are of benefi...
Classification and value of sunnah ...
(b) All the rulings of Sunnah which originate from the Prophet in his capacity as imam or the Head of State, such as allocations and expenditure of public funds, decisions pertaining to military strategy and war, appointment of state officials, distr...
Obeying the parents in taking off t...
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What is the ruling on a woman choosing to cover her face and hands if she feels there is fitnah, but her family – particularly her mother – is refusing? What should she do?Answer
Shaykh al-Albaani:“If the refusal is restricted to her fa...
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...
I hate people without reason
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As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)
Often I hate people for no reason even though I do my best to accept or love them, but I cannot. Everyday my hatred increases for no reason;...
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 sleeping so much?
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As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!).
I suffer from deep sleep to the extent that I do not hear the Adhan of the masjid which is few meters away, could you kindly guide me? Jazak...
How should I pick a specialisation?...
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Peace be upon you! I am a female university student and I am doing business, but I'm not sure whether to major in business administration or economics. Which is better? I hope that you answer me soon so as to make the right choice. May Allah...
Practical steps to exhort a husband...
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As-Salamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi WabarakatuhI got married one and a half years ago, and my husband is magnificent by all means, may Allah protect him; and it is enough to say: If half of the people had been like him, the entire socie...
A woman taking public transportatio...
Question 1What is the ruling on a woman riding with a driver or taking public transportation by herself?
Answer 1Shaikh al-Albaani:“If there is mixing with men then the ruling is clear: it’s not allowed. But if: 1) there is no mixing, 2) t...
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.”
Yes I converted to Islam
A popular 66 page booklet by Muhammad Haneef Shahid. This book is a collection of interviews by reverts. A must read book for those who are interested in reverting to Islam.
Scientific truths in the Quran
Pages: 53. The miraculous nature of the Qur’an lies in the knowledge it contains and this is an everlasting, renewable and a living proof. The Qur’an was given to mankind more than fourteen centuries ago. Recent advancements in various sciences have revealed innumerable facts. None of these discoveries contradict a single verse of the Qur’an.
The authority and importance of the...
The authority and importance of the sunnah is derived and drawn from a collection of sahih hadith. This 244 page book gives numerous examples of hadith to propel the importance of adhering to the sunnah. A great learning resource!
Hadith, Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, vo...
Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, volume 3, A hadith collection compiled by Musnad Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal. 606 Pages
The world of noble angels
A 126 page book by Umar S. al-Ashqar talks about the unseen world of the angels. Their noble character, attributes, purpose and mission. An amazing book and easy to follow.
Rulings celebrating in the middle o...
An 8 page essay explaining the rulings of celebrating in the middle of the Islamic month of Shabaan. By Muhammad Salih Al Munajjid.
Introduction to Tajweed
At 114 Pages; Introduction to Tajweed is the art of correct pronunciation of Arabic, in light of Qur'an recitation. A must-have resource for those who want to improve on their Qur'an recitation.
The Islamic openings
377 Page history of the growth of Islam, from the collapse of the Persian empire, to the spread of Islam in the Levant (Syria) and Maghreb (North Africa) to the conquest of Constantinople.
Sunan ibn Majah, volume 5
Sunan ibn Majah. A book of compiled hadith by ibn Majah Al-Qazwini. A 538 page book that is volume 5 of 5 books.
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
