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The conquest of Makkah (2/2)

Mercy not slaughter When Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah in the squadron of the Ansar passed by Abu Sufyan he called out, 'Today is a day of slaughter. Today there is no more sanctuary. Today Allah has humbled the Quraysh.'When the Messenger of Allah's squadron c...

‘Azaan’ – An amaz...

Azaan: An incredible medium for the proclamation of Tawheed of Almighty Allah and Risaalat of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, the sound of which constantly echoes around the globe.Amazing though it sounds, but fortunately for the Musl...

The mentality in society during Pro...

The mentality in society during Prophethood The Quraysh’s opposition was not merely to a man and a message. Indeed, all of God’s Messengers have met with the same reception, the same opposition and hatred from a considerable part of their own communi...

The will of Allah

The Will of Allah Everything exists or does not exist by the Will of Allah. The Muslims are largely unanimous on this issue and all of them agree, “Whatsoever Allah Wills happens and what He does not Will does not occur.”Everything occurs by the Wi...

The sensation of skin pain

It was commonly believed, for several centuries, that the body is all sensitive to pain. It was not clear then that there were specialized nerves in the body responsible for transporting all kinds of pain and other sensations, until recently when ana...

The excellence of reciting the Qur’...

Abu Umamah (رضي الله عنه) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ saying, “Read the Qur’an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection.” . An-Nawwas bin Sam`an (رضي الله عنه) reported: I heard the Messenger of A...

Guiding to success

All 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 who has no partner and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger: A person cannot do without the ...

Concept of sickness – Islamic...

Cure From AllahMuslims believe that ultimately cure of disease is from Allah. The physician makes attempts that could succeed or fail.Narrated Aisha (radhyAllahu ‘anha) Whenever Allah’s Apostle (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) paid a visit to a pat...

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...

Weak Reports – “Take what you wish ...

Question 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. Answer This hadeeth: “Take what you wis...

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...

My husband prefers his friends to m...

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) I got married 5 years ago, and I have a four-year-old child. I live with my husband abroad for study. My husband and I are of similar age an...

Obeying the parents in taking off t...

Question 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...

Is life in Paradise like our modern...

Question Our valued Sheikh, when we enter Paradise - with Allah's Willing- shall we find a life like our modern life? Answer All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, upon his family, his Companions, and those who follow him....

I suffer from unreasonable fear

Question Three years ago, I started to feel a terrible kind of fear and an abnormal kind of worry about leaving home. I started to take medication because of this anxiety. One day I fainted at the market and I returned home tired, since then I fear a...

How should I pick a specialisation?...

Question 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...

Boredom is killing me and I am alwa...

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum. I always feel bored and sad. This feeling began with me before marriage. Then I got married and I did not feel comfortable even though I love my husband very much and he also loves me. I am crying bitterly and he keeps on...

What’s the best way to teach ...

Question Peace be upon you,I submitted my papers in the center of the university in which I teach to take part in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. I understand that teaching Arabic to non-native speakers is not like teaching native speakers,...

Biography of the Prophet (saw)

A great book regarding the seerah (history) of the life of Prophet Muhammad (saw). It outlines his life before Prophethood, his struggle and ultimately his journey's end. A must read. 334 pages.

The pilgrim’s provision

The pilgrim's provision by Muhammad Saleh al-Munajjid details the virtues, benefits and rituals of Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah) 130 Pages.

How he treated them

A 546 page book by Muhammad Salih Al Munajjid. A book that shows Prophet Muhammad's (saw) exceptional conduct and exemplary way of dealing with others. A great book for Muslims to learn the manners and etiquette of the world's greatest leader.

Abdullah bin Umar the jurist

This 49 page booklet by Abdul Basit Ahmad is a biography on the life of the Sahabah - Abdullah bin Umar.

Provisions of the hereafter

Seearh of the Prophet (saw) his history, life, battles and his deen. A lot of great lessons in this book from the Prophet (saw) himself. 245 pages.

Al aqeedat il wasitiyah (full)

Al aqeedat il wasitiyah is a treatise on the fundamental beliefs of Islam and rejection of false concepts of its opponents. By Sheikh-ul Islam ibn Taymiyyah. 223 pages at length.

Sad bin Muadh the true supporter of...

This 49 page booklet by Abdul Basit Ahmad is a biography on the life of the Sahabah - Sad bin Muadh.

The three that follow to the grave

79 pages. Abu Hurairah, rahimahullah, reported that Allah's Messenger, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said:"When a human being dies, all of his deeds are terminated except for three types: an ongoing sadaqah, a knowledge (of Islam) from which others benefit, and a righteous child who makes du'a for him."

Women scholars of Islam

This 337 page book outlines the role of women throughout Islamic history of propagating and diffusing Islamic knowledge. A concise book on this subject matter.

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