Misconception Concerning Tarawih.
1. What number of raka’at is the tarawih prayer consist of? Does it have a specific number? What number of raka’at is best? By the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All Praise is due to Allah, and may the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Allah’s Messenger, and upon his […]
Why do Muslims Fast?
These days when most of us who are overweight, many people have tried different kinds of fasting. Some will drink only juice for a day, or eat only fruit, or stay away from any sugar or starches, or leave alcohol for a period of time. Yet, it seems strange to most folks, the idea of […]
Can Names be derived from all the Attributes related to His Acting, Glorified is He?
No, Almighty Allah can not be called by Names other than those He named Himself in His Qur’an with, or those attributed to Him through His Messenger (Peace be upon him). Moreover, every attribute related to His Acting, He Almighty Allah, named Himself with, denotes Praise and Perfection due to Him Alone. Allah did not […]
Some Short Advice for Ramadan.
Here’s some advice to try and make your Ramadhan experience that little bit more beneficial insha’Allah. So, starting TODAY and as a list of minimums: Read one entire juz’/siparah of the Qur’an in Arabic each day starting right now before the firstTarawih. Use a mushaf which is nice and easy for you such as one of those Pak or the South African […]
The Day And Night In Ramadan.
After performing the dusk prayer, Muslims return to their homes either to continue with their appetizers or eat dinner. Most people, however, choose not to eat much, as it will hinder them in performing that worship which is the delight of the believer in Ramadan – the taraweeh prayer. This prayer is held immediately after […]
The Spirit And Ramadan.
Every year Muslims from all over the world and from all ethnic and economic backgrounds begin fasting from dawn to sunset every day during a most blessed month in the Islamic tradition, known as Ramadan. But what makes Ramadan a blessed month? Why do Muslims fast during this month? What are the spiritual benefits of […]
Manners Of Fasting In Ramadan.
Fasting in Ramadan teaches people how to practice a good manners while dealing with others. And also teaches the reactions when receives insults from others. So Abu Huraira(Allah is pleased with him) narrated, Allah’s messenger said:” Saum( fasting) is a shield(or a screen or a shelter from the Hell-fire) So the person observing Saum(fast) […]
How many indications do the Most Beautiful Names of Allah denote?
The indications embodied in the Most Beautiful Names of Allah are of three kinds: 1- Indication of the Entity by conformance. 2-Indication of the Entity’s derived Attributes by indication. 3- Indication of the non-derived Attributes by observance.
(The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, “The parable of the believers, regarding their mutual love, mercy, and sympathy toward one another, is in the likeness of the single body: when one organ suffers, the rest of the body shares in sleeplessness and fever.”) (Al-Bukhaari: 6011, Muslim: 2586) Scientific Analysis Intensive and progressive […]