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Rights of blood relatives
Now, I will mention to you the commentary of the following verse of the Qur’an Majid as explained by Allamah Alusi As-sayed Mahmood Baghdadi (Rahmatullah Alaihe) in his commentary, Ruhul Ma’aani. Allah Ta'ala states:Fear Allah Ta'ala by wh...
The eternal benefit of convering to...
Islam provides many benefits for the individual and the society. This chapter mentions some of the benefits gained through Islam for the individual.(1) The Door to Eternal ParadiseGod has said in the Qur’an:“And give good news (O Muhammad) to...
The merits of Khadijah, mother of t...
All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. 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.These are selections from the biography of the Mo...
A word of advice for those memorizi...
All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his household, his companions, and whoever followed his guidance.To proceed, we do advise those concerned and occupied with memorizing the Qur’an to fear Allah (سُبْحَان...
Lightening salah for the baby’...
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When I start Salah I intend to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut short the Salah because I know that the cries of the child will ...
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 ...
Plant trust in the soul of your chi...
Of the errors which we commit with our children:To send the child to a place to fetch something and when he returns after buying something you do not want, it will be like doomsday to you and the world becomes gloomy in you face then you yell, ins...
Wudoo is recommended for
Renewal of Wudoo at each prayer.
The Prophet (saw) said:
“Had it not been difficult for my nation (Muslims), I would have ordered them to perform Wudoo for each prayer, and to use the tooth-stick with each Wudoo.” (Reported by Ahmad)He (saw) also s...
Classification and value of sunnah ...
Sunnah has been classified in various ways. However, two of the most commonly accepted criteria for such classifications are the subject matter (matn) of Sunnah and the manner of its transmission (isnad).
To begin with, the Sunnah is divided into thr...
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.”
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...
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...
My husband prefers his friends to m...
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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...
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 –...
I can’t speak properly when I...
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I am forty years old and I have quite a successful career, however I suffer difficulty in pronunciation particularly when I am tired or when I do not have enough sleep, therefore I hope you could help.May Allah grant you success!
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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...
Ruling on one who is sick and canno...
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What should someone who is ill and unable to fast during Ramadan do?
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Shaikh al-Albaani:“If the doctors said that this ill person will probably be cured, then he does not offer any expiation, but rather waits until he is cured inshaa...
I suffer from unreasonable fear
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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...
The creed of at-tahawi, part 4
This is part 4 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)
Return of the Pharaoh
By Zainab al Ghazali. Return of the Pharaoh relates how, falsely accused of conspiring to kill Jamal Abd An Nasr, the author was arrested and imprisoned. While awaiting trial she was subjected to the most terrible and inhumane torture. This book describes in a captivating manner the ordeal which this Muslim activist went through in the notorious Egyptian prisons. 210 pages.
Hadith, Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, vo...
Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, volume 3, A hadith collection compiled by Musnad Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal. 606 Pages
Tafseer on Surah at-Tawba
95 pages of a great book dealing with the tafseer of Surah At-Tawba. Tafseer or Tafsir is the method of explaining Qur'an in the right context using knowledge and understanding.
Juz amma – ibn Katheer
Tafseer on various chapters (Surah) of the Qur'an. Explaining in detail every verse. 291 Pages in length
Hadith, Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, vo...
Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, volume 2, A hadith collection compiled by Musnad Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal. 620 Pages
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 myth of Muslim barbarism and it...
Pages: 379 | The cultural, scientific and economic achievements of Islamic civilisation over the last 1400 years could be a great inspiration to humanity today. Unfortunately, for centuries, the impact of Islamic civilisation has been obscured and its appeal has been countered by the creation and repetition of the myth of the Barbaric Muslim.
The ideal Muslimah
The ideal Muslimah by Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi is a 269 page book which covers all aspects of becoming an Ideal Muslimah. It covers a woman's relationship with Allah, family, neighbours, friends and her community.
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
