A Light In Every House
The inherent difficulties faced by Muslims here with the seasonal variations in prayer times are part and parcel of life, so what positives can we take from this difficulty? Many of us when hearing and reading eulogies of past communities, invariably begin to compare that past with that of our […]
Respected reader, there are many fruits which result of following the Sunnah: Reaching the stage of love, i.e. drawing closer to Allah. By performing additional prayers (nawafil), a believer attains Allah’s love. Ibn al-Qayyem, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Allah will not love you until you love His […]
Safiyya bint Huyayy, (may Allah be pleased with her) married the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in 7 AH, when the Prophet was sixty years old and she was seventeen years old. As in the case of juwayriyya bint Harith, this marriage occurred after one […]
There are many reasons for which people may be punished in their graves, which Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) listed and said: Some people may wonder about the reasons for which people may be punished in their graves. This may be answered in two ways: in general […]
Praise be to Allah alone, and salaat and salaam be upon Muhammad, his family, companions and those who righteously follow him until the Day of Judgement. The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Ifta has reviewed the inquiries, opinions and essays propagated in the mass media concerning the “Call for […]
Some of the lessons learnt from Quran that apply to our generalliving! 1. Respect and honour all human beings irrespective of their religion,colour, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/joband so on [17/70] 2. Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception[33/70] 3. Choose best words to speak […]
Praise due to Allah the Almighty, Blessings and Peace of Allah the Almighty be upon the Prophet Muhammad, His Family and His Companions. There are two words in Islam which have great glory that should attract our attention and dedicate our awareness. This magnificent glory and related value have been […]
The most important objective of every Muslim is to increase his rewards in Paradise. One of the most precious deeds is Dhikr (Supplication) which in return will be a cause to gain trees in Paradise. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah the Almighty be pleased with him) that […]
One of the most beautiful and important Azhkar is sending Blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him); Allah the Almighty says: (إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا) [الأحزاب:56] (Interpretation of meaning): “Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon […]
The Pillars of Islam are the cornerstones on which Islam is built. There are five pillars of Islam. They are mentioned in the Hadeeth of ibn Omar (radiyallaahu anhuma), that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa-sallam) said, what translated means, “Islam is built around five (pillars): 1. The testimony that there […]