"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Sayyiduna Khuraym ibn Fatik رضي الله عنه narrates: Nabee صلى الله عليه وسلم said: (as part of a longer narration) “Whomsoever intends doing a good deed, his heart is set on carrying it out and Allah Ta’ala is aware that he wants to carry it out, then Allah Ta’ala will record for him one good deed” (Musnad Ahmad) The above narration explains that a person will be rewarded merely for having a firm intention to carry out a good deed,
Read moreImam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was born in the city of Baghdad during the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 164 A.H. His father passed away either before he was born or shortly afterwards, and it was his mother who diligently brought up the Imam. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s Education He acquired his childhood education through the Maktab but even there his piety and scholarly character were recognised. Abu Afeef (r.a) has reported, Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (r.a) was within our learning group at
Read moreThere are no perfect wives and no perfect husbands. But if you keep believing and investing in each other, there will be plenty of perfect moments in your marriage. Always remember, support, respect and help each other. Maulana Imtiyaz Sidat
Read more“Our Lord! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a comfort to our eyes, and give us the grace to lead those who are conscious of You” (Furqaan 74). Q: Every human being by nature has an instinct to dispute. This instinct becomes more manifest between the husband and wife, thus leading to marital disputes. How can this instinct be controlled? A. Consider the following ten points to control the instinct of dispute and maintain a happy and successful
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Read moreExtract of a talk (Call to the Ummah) delivered by Shaykh Ahmad Ali on the subject of charity and being generous in Islam.
Read moreMufti Hussain Kamani delivers a talk on the subject of the Masjid and its focal role for the Muslim community and how we should attach our hearts to the Masjid.
Read moreAbu Idrīs al-Khawlāni رحمه الله said: ❝A clean heart in dirty clothes is better than a dirty heart in clean clothes!❞
Read moreWhile writing a letter to the people of Makkah, Imaam Hasan Al-Basri (RA) advised them of the following 15 places in Makkah where duas are accepted: Inside the Baitullah At Multazam In Arafat In Muzdalifah In Mina While performing Tawaf While performing Sa’ee At the hill of Safa At the hill of Marwa At the well of Zam Zam At Maqam of Ibraheem Under the Meezaab or aqueduct of the Ka’bah. Near the big Shaytan Near the middle Shaytan Near
Read moreThe performance of Hajj is obligatory on all adult Muslims who have the means to make the trip to the Holy City of Makkah. Umrah is regarded as a minor pilgrimage with only part of the required rituals performed. Whosoever enters the Mi’qaat (boundary of the Holy Land) has to perform Umrah, which includes Tawaaf (seven circuits around the Holy Kabah) and Sa’i (seven times between Mount Safa and Mount Murwa). Good health makes it easier not only to enjoy
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