Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhaab – a reformer concerning whom many malicious lies have been told Q: Why is so much of what is said about Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhaab so hostile, and why are his followers called Wahhabis?. A: Praise be to Allaah. You should note that one of the ways in which Allaah deals […]
Is it right to buy a life insurance policy? [Topic:Interest (Riba)]
Mu’ meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah’s Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Is it right to buy a life insurance policy ?
Sûrat Al-Anfâl (The Spoils of War) VIII
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. They ask you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) about the spoils of war. Say: “The spoils are for Allâh and the Messenger.” So fear Allâh and adjust all matters of difference among you, and obey Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه […]
The Sky with its Returning System
By Heaven with its returning system. {وَالسَّمَاءِ ذَاتِ الرَّجْعِ} Transliteration: Wa As-Samā’i Dhāti Ar-Raj`i [At-Tariq: 11]. The Scientific Fact: 1-The atmosphere returns vaporized water in the form of rain.
The Pain Feelings
Allah, the Almighty, says: {Surely! Those who disbelieved in Our Ayat “proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc”.We shall burn them in Fire. As often as their skins are roasted through, We shall change them for other skins that they may taste the punishment. Truly, Allah is Ever Most Powerful, All*Wise.}. Allah, the Almighty, says: […]
Encouragement to give ongoing charity (sadaqah jaariyah)
Question: I would like some information explaining what is meant by ongoing charity (sadaqah jaariyah) and encouragement to do it. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Allaah has created man to worship Him. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And I (Allaah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)” [al-Dhaariyaat […]
Ahaadeeth about the virtue of sadaqah (charity)
Question: We have a weekly lesson here and every week we try to encourage the sisters to make sodaqa for some of the very poor muslims living in other countries .If you could provide ahadith and sayings of the scholars about the rewards on the day of judgement and in paradise for those who give […]
Different kinds of Charity
The difference between ongoing charity (sadaqah jaariyah) and other kinds of charity Question: Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allaah and his blessings. May Allaah reward you with good on behalf of Islam and the Muslims. Is there any difference between charity and ongoing charity? If there is a difference, we would like […]
The status of prayer in Islam
Q: I hope that you can explain to us the status of prayer in Islam. A: Praise be to Allaah. Prayer occupies a great status in Islam that is not shared by any other act of worship. This is indicated by the following: 1 – It is the pillar of the religion, which cannot stand without it.
Reciting al-Faatihah during prayer
Q: My question relates to the correct manner of praying Farz salaat behind an Imaam, specifically the recital of surah Al Fatiha. 1. Is it obligatory on us to quietly recite surah Al Fatiha whilst the Imaam recites it aloud, during the first and second rakaat of a farz prayer? 2. Is it obligatory on us […]