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The Death of the People of Hell 1
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The Death of the People of Hell

Q: Will anyone die in Hell? Is there any saheeh hadeeth to that effect or not? If it is true, then what is the nature of this death, and to whom will it happen? A: It was reported in Saheeh Muslim that Aboo Sa’eed al-Khudree (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: […]

The Splitting of grains 3
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The Splitting of grains

{Verily! It is Allah Who causes the seed-grain and the fruit-stone (like date-stone, etc.) to split and sprout.} [Surat Al-An’âm (The Cattle) 6:95]   {إِنَّ اللَّـهَ فَالِقُ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَىٰ} الأنعام: 95   Transliteration: Inna Allaha faliqu alhabbi waalnnawa     This ayah comes in the beginning of the second half of […]

Common mistakes in funerals 17
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Common mistakes in funerals

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful   All Praise be to Allah, we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness and seek refuge in Him from the evils of ourselves and the evils of our actions, whomever Allah guides is not to be misled, […]

The value of Fajr & 'Asr prayers 19
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The value of Fajr & ‘Asr prayers

The value of Fajr (dawn) and ‘Asr (afternoon) prayers In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Allah the Almighty said: “[Such niches are] in mosques which Allah has ordered to be raised and that His name be mentioned therein; exalting Him within them in the morning […]

Seek Forgiveness for Your Sin Earnestly 23
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Seek Forgiveness for Your Sin Earnestly

All perfect praise is due to Allah The Almighty. May prayers and peace of Allah be upon His truthful Messenger; Muhammad, his family, his companions and those who followed him until the Day of Resurrection.These are brief words about Istighfar “seeking forgiveness”, its virtues, its proper times, and its wordings. […]

Wise Words of the Salaf 27
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Wise Words of the Salaf

‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him (d. 32H) “Be content with what you have, “Be satisfied with your dwelling place to accommodate your enterprise, “Restrain your tongue, “And shed tears of regret regarding past sins you committed knowingly, and those you do not recognize. “ ‘Umar ibn […]

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Mourning The Dead

Mourning over the dead is allowed in Islam, but there is a great difference between what is allowed Islamically and the practice of some Muslims at the present time. Grief at the death of a beloved person is normal, and weeping for the dead is allowed in Islam. What is […]