Chapter 53
Combining Hope and Fear (of Allah)
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"None feels secure from the Plan of Allah except the people who are the losers.'' (7:99)
"Certainly no one despairs of Allah's Mercy, except the people who disbelieve
...Shaikh ‘Uthaimeen: “If You See Yourself as Sluggish in Regards to Good…”
BY ABOO HAATIM M. FAROOQ OCTOBER 18, 2014 AQEEDAH, ARTICLES, PURIFICATION OF THE SOUL
الحمد لله رب العالمين، والصلاة والسلام على أشرف الأنبياء والمرسلين، نبينا محمد وعلى آله و
Blood Test for the Fasting Person
Question:
What is the ruling on a blood test for a fasting person, does it break the fast?
Answer:
The fasting person does not invalidate his fast due to the removal of blood for the purpose of a blood test, bec
...The Oath of Allegiance
Section: About the Oath of Allegiance
Book 55, Number 55.1.1:
...Malik related to me from Abdullah ibn Dinar that Abdullah ibn Umar said, "When we took an oath of allegiance with him to hear and obey, the Messenger of All
The Ruling Concerning a Women Looking at Men on Television and on the Streets.
Question:
What is the ruling concerning a women looking at men on television or casual looks in the streets?
Answer:
A women looking at a man must be one of two cases
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The different types of Shirk
There are two main forms of shirk in relation to the actions (of the heart, tongue and limbs – which cannot be separated from one another), which is major and small shirk. Shirk in itself can be divided into three types:
Chapter 139
Excellence of Greeting on Arrival and Departure
869. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When one of you arrives in a gathering, he should offer Salam to those who are already ther
...Chapter 211
The Desirability of Prostrating out of Gratitude
1159. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We left Makkah with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) for Al-Madinah, and when we were near `Azwara,' he (PBUH) alighted (fro
...Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)
Book 9, Number 1554:
...Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: There is no zakat payable (on grain or dates) on less than five camel-loads. The wasq (one camel-load) measures sixty sa' in weight.
1. Misconception: Jihad Means Holy War
One of the most misunderstood terms in the West is “Jihad.” Many associate it with “holy war.” In reality, the term “Jihad” in Arabic means “struggle” or “effort.” In the Islamic context, it denotes a believer’
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