What are the sources of Islamic legislation?
Sharia law
Praise be to Allaah.
Sharia law Arabic: شريعة) is the body of Islamic law. The term means "way" or "path"; it is the legal framework within which the public and some private aspects
Today individuals find themselves in desperate need of guidance. Over the ages, Allah sent different Prophets to guide humanity and provide answers to the questions confronting man. The most important features of their mission
...Jami' al-'Ulum wa'l-Hikam
by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali
Commentary on the Second Hadith of Imam Nawawi's "Forty"
Haadith Jibril
Also from 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, there is that he said,
"While we were sitting with the Messe
...Chapter 253
Superiority of Auliya' and their Marvels
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"No doubt! Verily, the Auliya' of Allah [i.e., those who believe in the Oneness of Allah and fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He ha
...What Is As-Salat Al-Wusta (The Middle Prayer)?
Question:
What Is As-Salat Al-Wusta?
Answer:
As-Salat Al-Wusta is the 'Asr Prayer. In an authentic Hadith, the Prophet sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said during the battle of Khandaq,
"They have kept
Chapter 6
Piety
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared". (3:102)
"So, keep your duty to Allah and fear Him as much as you can...'' (64:16)
This second Verse explains the meaning of the first one.
"O you wh
...Women attending Islamic Conferences
Question:
Is it permissible for the woman to attend Islamic conferences?
Answer:
If the conference is knowledge based and she can benefit and that the women are segregated from the men just as the Prophet (Sal
...Shaking Hands When Entering Upon Those Who Are Sitting
Question:
Is there proof from the Book or the Sunnah or action of the Prophet (peace and blessing upon him) for shaking hands when one enters upon those that are sitting? May Allah reward yo
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No good deeds can be done at a time better than these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.” It was said, “Not even jihad in the way of Allah?” The Pro
