It is reported that ‘Umar – Allâh be pleased with him – said: Fasting does not mean keeping away from only food and drink, it also means keeping away from lying, falsehood, inanity and swearing [by Allâh without need]. It is reported that Ibrâhîm Al-Nakha’î – Allâh have mercy on him – said: They used to […]
Month: May 2013
Words to Hang on the Wall and Imbue in the Heart.
These quotes further illustrate how the illustrious pious predecessors of this Ummah (may Allah be pleased with and bestow His Mercy upon them and guide us to their example) understood the guidance of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (i.e. Islam). Knowledge is like a father and action is like a child. Knowledge goes with action as narrating goes […]
Useful Ways of Leading a Happy Life.
Praise belongs to Allah, to Whom all praise is due. I bear witness that there is no diety worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family and his companions. There is no doubt that the […]
Sûrat Az-Zumar (The Groups) XXXIX.
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. The revelation of this Book (the Qur’ân) is from Allâh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. 2. Verily We have sent down the Book to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) in truth: So worship Allâh (Alone) by doing religious deeds sincerely for Allâh’s sake only. […]