What is Sawm (Fasting)?
The Arabic word for fasting is called "sawm" in the Quran. The word sawm literally means "to abstain". Chapter Maryam of the Quran says that Mary the mother of Jesus said "I have vowed a "sawm" (fast) for the sake of the Mercif
The Five Pillars of Islam
Islam has five primary obligations, or pillars of faith, that each Muslim must
fulfill in his or her lifetime. They are as follows:
Shahadah, profession of faith, is the first pillar of Islam. Muslims bear witne
...The ruling on entering the Masjid for the one who eats Onions and smokes Cigarettes
Question:
What is the extent of dislike in entering the Masjid for one who eats garlic or onions, and what is the difference in the view of Islam between the sme
...Sleeping though Fajr Prayer
Question:
If a person slept through Fajr prayer, will Allaah reward him for the remainder of the prayers on that day, or not? And if he prays it after he wakes up, will it be accepted from him?
Answer:
It has been aut
...Chapter 313
Prohibition of having a Hair cut or paring one's nail during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah for one who intends to Sacrifice an Animal
1706. Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Wh
...40 Nawawi Explanation Ostad Oklah Sahiir
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Chapter 258
Prohibition of Carrying tales of the Officers
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"... Do not help one another in sin and transgression.'' (5:2)
1539. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None o
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Tawḥīd as a Mercy from Allah and Fitrah
I. Qur’ān Verses on Tawḥīd as a Mercy and Fitrah
1. Fitrah – Innate Tawḥīd
فَأَقِمْ وَجْهَكَ لِلدِّينِ حَنِيفًاۚ فِطْرَتَ اللَّهِ الَّتِي فَطَرَ النَّاسَ عَلَيْهَاۚ لَا تَبْدِيلَ لِخَلْقِ ال
Conditions and Meaning of the Shahada
La Illaaha il'Allah
It’s meaning - There is none who has the right to be worshipped except Allaah.
Its pillars are:
The negation phrase “ there is no deity worthy of worship (Laa Ilaaha)
The confirmation phrase
