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Cleanliness and hygiene
Islam places great stress on cleanliness. The Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, "Cleanliness is half of faith." Accordingly, our bodies should be kept clean, our clothing should be clean, and the inner space of our houses should ...
The sunnah of fasting – an ov...
The Sunan of fasting are many and have great reward and blessings in them.
Pre-dawn meal (suhoor)
It is narrated on the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) who said that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam...
Hasten to break the fast
Sahl ibn Sa‘d reported that Allaah’s Messenger (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, “The people will continue to prosper as long as they hasten to break the fast.” Sahl ibn Sa‘d ibn Maalik was from the Khazraj tri...
Life variables
There are many variables take place in our lives without feeling them perhaps a coincidence or arranged, it is the same. We wish that these changes for the better and not the other way around! We -human beings- do not take lessons from our past ...
A mother for the first time
Here is the news which you have been waiting so long knocking at your door. And here is the sentence which you always dreamt that a doctor repeats to you: "Congratulation, you are pregnant" to convey this news to your beloved husband so that you can ...
Books are the best companions
Many responsibilities, travels and liabilities took me away from reading books, therefore, there was no good connection between me and books.I do not sit to read very often to satisfy my knowledge or scientific passion.Finally, I found myself wit...
The sunan acts of the prayer
1. The opening call of the prayer.
2. Placing the right hand over the left one with both over the chest while in the standing position.
3. Raising the hands up to the level of the shoulders or near the ears with the fingers being close together (not ...
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...
Morals (2/3)
Wisdom By Guarding one’s Tongue Against AbuseOne should avoid unkind words, useless talk, slander, and detraction. Imam Nawawi said: “You should know that one should not talk except to say something beneficial. When one is unde...
What do you think of marrying a wid...
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As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)I am a young man who has not married yet, and I intended to marry a previously married woman due to her beautiful qualities and manners, be...
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...
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...
I can’t sleep
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As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah (May Allah's Peace and Mercy be upon you)!5 years ago I had an attack of fear out of nowhere. I couldn't sleep. I was sweating, I had coldness in my limbs, and dryness in my throat. Two years later my sleep...
My manager forces me to attend a co...
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In our mixed schools many occasions and ceremonies are held accompanied by musical instruments such as the School choir and the like. They take the students to watch a play on the so-called "The World Children's Day". Allah knows best what w...
Weak Reports – “Take what you wish ...
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Noble Shaikh, I read a hadeeth in a small book, which states: “Take what you wish from the Qur’an for whatever you wish (i.e. need).” Is this hadeeth authentic? Please benefit us, may Allah reward you.
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This hadeeth: “Take what you wis...
I am bored and lonely in my marital...
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As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)
I am a married woman who lives in a remote area away from my family. There are no neighbors or friends around, therefore I feel ve...
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 ...
Rules governing criticism of the ha...
A short 23 page booklet regarding the rules that govern any criticism of hadith. It include hadith classification and grading as sahih (strong) or Da'if (weak).
Suhaib ar Roomi the example of sacr...
This 49 page booklet by Abdul Basit Ahmad is a biography on the life of the Sahabah - Suhaib ar Roomi.
The creed of at-tahawi, part 3
This is part 3 of a 4 part volume. This volume is about the creed of the first generation of Muslims' or the "Salaf". It outlines the aqeedah and tawheed of Islam as taught by the Prophet (saw)
I want to repent, but…
A 35 page booklet by Muhammad Salih Al Munajjid. Deals with the dangers of taking sin lightly and repentance. A must read for Muslims and non Muslims alike.
The reality of sufism
Author: Shaykh Muhammed ibn Rabee’ al-Madkhalee | Language: English | Size:1.59MB | Pages: 29You must be aware that there are a number of destructive calls which have been established amongst the ranks of the Muslims and which have shaken and damaged the beliefs held in their hearts.
Warning against riba (usury) transa...
Riba is interest, and is a great sin in Islam. Dealing with riba (either accepting or taking riba) is what this book is about.
Islamic Studies Grade 12
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. 242 pages.
Al aqeedat il wasitiyah (abridged)
Al aqeedat il wasitiyah is an abridged version on the fundamental beliefs of Islam and rejection of false concepts of its opponents. By
Sheikh-ul Islam ibn Taymiyyah. 59 pages at length.
Sunan Abu-Dawud, volume 2
Sunan Abu Dawud, volume 2. This series of English translated books of hadith compiled by Ahmad Imam Hafiz Abu Dawud. 568 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
