"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
by Hazrat Muhammad Farouq Sahib Fulfil one’s I’tikaaf in such a Masjid wherein the five daily Salaah is offered. A Masjid in terms of the Shariah. By means of this act Allah Ta’ala has granted us solitude while in a gathering. What more can be said! Two Haj and two Umrah, by means of a single days I’tikaaf, how far is one removed from Jahannum? A distance of five hundred years. Brothers! What we all desire and need is to
Read moreby Donna Sibaai The holy month of Ramadan For all Muslims has begun. Praising Allah through the day, From dawn to dusk we fast and pray. We pay zakah (charity) for those in need, Trying hard to do good deeds. When the sun has set, and day is done- I’ll break this chain, but only one. By the end of Ramadan, this whole chain will be all gone! It’s time for Eid and lots of fun!!!
Read moreAmongst the special Ibaadah of the month of Ramadhaan are the fasts and the Taraweeh salaah. The information below will be dedicated to the history of the number of Rakaahs of Taraweeh that have always been performed in the two holy Harams. The Taraweeh Salaah During the Time of Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) Saheeh Muslim reports a hadith from Hadhrat Aaisha (رضى الله عنها) that when (during Ramadhaan) Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) once performed the Taraweeh salaah in
Read moreRamadan Mubarak to you all for whenever you commence this blessed month. If you want to download a simple Ramadan Checklist please click the link below. Ramadan Checklist Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions on how to improve the checklist, jazakallah. Please remember me in your duas. Wasalam Back to Ramadan Menu
Read moreRamadan is a great time to help children build good islamic habits and strengthen their imaan and connection with Allah. This Ibadah chart for kids in Ramadan can be used to motivate kids to pray salaah, read Qur’an, give charity and other good deeds each day. Print off this sheet and complete with your child to embed good behaviour and habits in the blessed month of Ramadan. Ibaadah chart for Kids
Read moreThe heat is on! Once a year a dramatic change occurs in the Muslim community. Once a year Icky baby and the Sams becomes Brother Iqbal and Sister Sameera. Off come the baggy jeans, the Nikes and the Raiders cap. On come the yellow Shalwar Kameez (clothes most Pakistanis wear), out goes the brylcreamed hairstyle which glues on that terribly uncool Towpee (cap) and in comes the miswak in the top pocket, making you look like something like “Karachi cops”.
Read moreAre you scared of long hot summer fasts???Read the following article to get some encouragement. —— Taken from:Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalī’s “Latā’if Maʿārif” As the blessed month of Ramaḍān coincides with the summer months, many Muslims are apprehensive of the long fasts and, admittedly, struggle to stay hungry and thirsty for such a lengthy period. The following extract from Imām Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī’s Laṭā’if al-Maʿārif will, inshā-Allāh, change our perspective and make us realise the great opportunity Allāh Most High has
Read moreSome people think that Taraawee’h comprises of eight raka’aah only. This is not correct . In the unanimous opinion of all the Imams, Taraawee’h consists of twenty raka’aah. Although no Imam agreed upon less than twenty raka’aah, Imam Malik holds an opinion of 32 raka’aah. This means that in the consensus of all the Imams no one agrees upon less than twenty raka’aah. Moreover, we can know from Ibn Abbaas’s narration that he led taraawee’h for two or three nights
Read moreTARÂWIH SALAH – EIGHT RAKÂTS OR TWENTY? There is a growing misconception among present-day Muslims (especially the younger generation) that the Tarâwih Salâh which is performed during the month of Ramadhân constitutes eight rakâts only. This is however incorrect because: 1. It is in conflict with the Sunnah 2. It is in conflict with the Ijmâh [consensus] of the Sahâbah (R.A.) 3. It is in conflict with the Ijmâh (consensus) of the four madhâhib. THE SUNNAH IN THIS REGARD Although
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