3.513: Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah’s Apostle said, “There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him.” 3.514: Narrated Abu Umama al−Bahili: I saw some agricultural equipment and said: […]
Month: October 2011
Gifts and good deed
3.740: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “O Muslim women! None of you should look down upon the gift sent by her she−neighbor even if it were the trotters of the sheep (fleshless part of legs). 3.741: Narrated `Urwa: Aisha said to me, “O my nephew! We used to see the crescent, and then the […]
Sûrat At-Taubah (The Repentance) IX
1. Freedom from (all) obligations (is declared) from Allâh and His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) to those of the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh), with whom you made a treaty. 2. So travel freely (O Mushrikûn – See V.2:105) for four months (as you will) throughout the land, but know that you cannot escape (from […]
Ruling concerning wishing for death due to harm that has come.
Ruling concerning wishing for death due to harm that has come Question: I have faced so many difficulties in my life that it has made me hate this life. Every time I turned to Allaah, I pleaded for Him to take my life away from me at the earliest. This is my wish until now […]
He had stolen a camel and instructed his son to return it after his death
He had stolen a camel and instructed his son to return it after his death Question: The Shaykh was asked regarding a bedouin man who had stolen a camel, and when death approached him he instructed his son to return it (to it`s owner), however, his son does not know who the owner is? Response: […]
The financial obligation upon Muslims.
An important principle of Islam is that everything belongs to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word zakah means both “purification” and “growth.” Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need and for the society in general. Like the pruning of plants, this […]
Sûrat Maryam (Mary) XIV
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Kâf-Hâ-Yâ-‘Aîn-Sâd. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. 2. (This is) a mention of the mercy of your Lord to His slave Zakariyyâ (Zachariah). 3. When he called out his Lord (Allâh) a call in […]
The Prophet’s (saas) compassion towards the faithful
The Prophet’s (saas) compassion towards the faithful The Prophet (saas) was a compassionate man, full of love and understanding. He took an interest in the physical and spiritual problems of his friends, relatives and all those around him, and took all appropriate measures to ensure their health, security and happiness. He took them under […]
The Prophet (saas) was under the protection of Allah
The Prophet (saas) was under the protection of Allah Allah is the Helper and Protector of the Prophet (saas) and all the believers. Allah always helped the Prophet (saas), eased his difficulties, opened the way for him, strengthened him both physically and spiritually, and supported him with other devout believers. As for his enemies, […]