The prophet Muhammadصلى الله عليه وسلم [peace be upon him] was fasting the most of Sha’aban as Aisha رضي الله عنها narrated:”Allah’s messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم used to observe Saum[fast] till one would say that he would never stop observing Saum[fast] ,and he would abandon observing Saum[fast]till one would say that he would never […]
Author: Dr.Naji-Bin-Waqdan
Hoping in Allah’s Mercy.
Raja (Hope) in Allah Hope: it is the peaceful state of the heart which awaits what is dear to it. If the means – by which what the heart hopes for may come – are not present, then stupidity and foolishness would be a more accurate name for such a state. Similarly, if there is no […]
Sinning While Fasting [Does it Break the Fast?]
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 […]
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. […]
The Advice of Sufyan ath-Thawri.
To proceed: You are in a time which the Companions of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam used to seek refuge from reaching, and they had the knowledge that we do not have, and they had precedence which we do not. So how is it for us, when we reach that, having little knowledge, little patience, few […]
The 56th Call: The Command to Bow, Prostrate and Worship.
Almighty Allah says (what can be translated as): “O you who have believed, bow and prostrate and worship your Lord and do good – that you may succeed. And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty. [It is] […]