"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
As the blessed month of Ramadhan approaches, we need to prepare for it in such a way that we can gain the maximum benefit of this month. For many, Ramadhan comes and goes. However, very few people actually benefit from this great month. Our teachers advise us to live the whole year as if we are in the month of Ramadhan. This magnanimous achievement can only be attained when the actual month of Ramadhan is spent properly. In order to
Read moreإنما مثل العلماء في الأرض مثل النجوم في السماء إذا رآها الناس اقتدوا بها وإذا عميت عليهم تحيروا Abu Muslim Al-Khawlaani: “The example of the scholars on earth is that of the stars in the sky: when they appear, the people are guided (they navigate using the stars), but when they disappear, the people get confused and lost.” [Al-Bayhaqi, Al-Madkhal ila Al-Sunan Al-Kubra] Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Certainly the example of the
Read more“The commands of Allah subhanahu wata‘alaa fall under two categories: obligations, things we have to do, and prohibitions, things we are forbidden from doing. If we analyse the category of obligations, we can conclude that they too are prohibitions. Take the example of the obligation to perform salah; it is in effect a prohibition against not performing salah. So the commands of Allah subhanahu wata‘alaa are all about abstaining from things. A muttaqi is someone who abstains: when it comes
Read moreFrom the book Khulaasatul Kalaam by Shaykh Jaarullah. Brother Muslim, Sister Muslima: 1. Fast Ramadhan with belief and truly seeking the reward of Allah the Most High so that He may forgive you your past sins. 2. Beware of breaking your fast during the days of Ramadhan without a valid Islamic excuse, for it is from the greatest of sins. 3. Pray Salat ut-Taraweeh and the night prayer during the nights of Ramadhan – especially on Layatul-Qadr – based on
Read moreAn extract of a dars delievered Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq explaining the time of the acceptance of dua on Jumuah as disclosed in the hadeeth of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. What time are Duaas accepted on Friday? Consider the following Hadith: فيه ساعة، لا يوافقها عبد مسلم، وهو قائم يصلي، يسأل الله تعالى شيئا، إلا أعطاه إياه صحيح البخاري (2/ 13) Translation: On Friday there is an hour when, if a Muslims happens to pray at that time and
Read moreI have never struggled to rectify something that is more difficult to overcome than my soul; sometimes I win, and sometimes I lose. Sufyān al-Thawrī
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The key to Paradise is prayer and the key to prayer is cleanliness. Ahmad
Read moreRemember your blessings, that Allah has granted you, no matter what you’re going through.
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