July 25, 2008 Ahmed Imaan 6 Comments

10 Ways of Developing Love for Allah

Adapted from Shaykh Ibn Qayyim’s (rah) Madarij-us-Saalikeen Shaykh Ibn al-Qayyim (rah) says: “The reason which cause mahabbah (love) of Allaah to develop, are ten: First: Reciting the Qur’aan, reflecting and understanding its meaning and its intent. Second: Drawing closer to Allaah the Most High through optional deeds, after fulfilling the obligatory duties. Third: Being continuous in the dhikr (remembrance) of Allaah, with the tongue, the heart and the limbs under all circumstances. The more continuant the dhikr, the more muhabbah

July 23, 2008 Ahmed Prophets, Quran 13 Comments

Prophet Ibrahim (2)

As you may recall, most of the people at the time of Ibrahim (alayhis salam) were idol worshippers. There were very few people who heeded the words of Ibrahim (alayhis salam). One of the people who did follow in the way of Allah was his wife, Sarah. She and Ibrahim (alayhis salam) had been married for many years but did not have any children. As they became more elderly, it seemed apparent that they would never have a family. Sarah

July 18, 2008 Ahmed Prophets, Quran One comment

Prophet Ibrahim (1)

Prophet Ibrahim as a role model We often see the term “role model” in newspapers and magazines. It refers to someone who leads the sort of life that you would like to live. Many of us choose our favorite sports star or film star as our role model because we are impressed by the glitter and flair of these wealthy people. However, if we stopped to think about what kind of lives the stars really lead, perhaps we would have

July 16, 2008 Ahmed Hadeeth Leave a comment

Rights of Islam

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE TREATISE OF HAZRAT MOULANA ASHRAF ALI THANWI (R.A.) TITLED “HUQOOQUL-ISLAM” (RIGHTS OF ISLAM): In the book At-targheeb wat-Tarheeb of Imam Asfahaani, a hadith of Hazrat Ali radhiyallahu anhu is narrated wherein the following general rights to be observe mutually among all Muslims are enlisted: Source: Darul Uloom al-Islamiyya Understanding the rights of Islam reminds us that faith is not only a matter of belief but also of action, responsibility, and justice. These rights

July 3, 2008 Ahmed Marriage 3 Comments

Nikah Khutbah Translated

Thanks be to Allah that we praise Him, pray to Him for help; ask Him for pardon; we believe in Him, We trust Him; and ask Him to guard us from the evil of our own souls and from the evil consequences of our own deeds. Whomsoever He leaves straying no one can guide him. I bear witness that there is no God save Allah, who has no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger,

June 27, 2008 Ahmed Hadeeth 2 Comments

Deeds are according to intentions

Allah Accepts Deeds That Are Only For Him عَنْ أَمِيْرِ المؤْمِنِيْن أَبِي حَفْصٍ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ رضي الله عنه قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللهِ صلي الله عليه و سلم يَقُولُ : إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى، فَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ إِلَى اللهِ وَرَسُولِهِ؛ فَهِجْرَتُهُ إِلَى اللهِ وَرَسُولِهِ، وَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ لدُنْيَا يُصِيبُهَا، أَوِ امْرَأَةٍ يَنْكِحُهَا؛ فَهِجْرَتُهُ إِلَى مَا هَاجَرَ إِلَيْهِ رَوَاهُ البُخَارِيُّ وَمسلم It is related by Umar Ibn al-Khattab (رضى الله تعالى عنه ) that he heard the

June 23, 2008 Ahmed Duas One comment

Dua When Visiting the Ill

لَا بَأْسَ طَهُورٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُLa ba’sa, tahurun in sha’ Allah No need to worry. It (this illness) is a means of cleansing from sins, if Allâh wills. (Bukhari) Source: Central Mosque Back to Duas indexEtiquettes of visiting the ill in Islam

June 23, 2008 Ahmed Duas 2 Comments

Dua When Ill or Having Disease

Dua When Ill – Arabic اَللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ ، اِشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِيْ ، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًاTransliteration: Allahumma Rabban-naas, adh-hibil-ba’s, ishfi antash-Shafi la shifa’a illa shifa’uk, shifa’al-la yughadiru saqama. Dua When Ill – Translation O Allah, Lord of the people, remove all harm, give cure, for you are the one who cures. There is no curing except Your curing – a curing that leaves no illness. (Bukhari) Source: Central Mosque Back to

June 23, 2008 Ahmed Duas Leave a comment

Dua Upon Hearing Thunder

Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) said that when the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) heard the sound of thunder he said: اللَّهُمَّ لَا تَقْتُلْنَا بِغَضَبِكَ وَلَا تُهْلِكْنَا بِعَذَابِكَ وَعَافِنَا قَبْلَ ذَلِكَ O Allah, do not kill us with Your anger and do not destroy us with Your punishment, but preserve us before that happens. (Imam Tirmizi) Back to Duas Index

June 23, 2008 Ahmed Duas 6 Comments

Dua When You Become Angry

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan”. (Bukhari, Muslim) Back to Duas Index

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