Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat)
Volume 2, Book 24, Number 484:
Narrated Jarir bin 'Abdullah ,
I gave the pledge of allegiance to the Prophet for offering prayer perfectly giving Zakat and giving good advice to every Muslim.
Hot Baths (Kitab Al-Hammam)
Book 31, Number 3998:
Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:
The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) forbade to enter the hot baths. He then permitted men to enter them in lower garments.
The Ruling on Clothing Made of Synthetic Silk
Question:
Does the prohibition of silk for men extend to those garments that are made of synthetic (artificial) silk?
Answer:
The prohibition of wearing silk (for men) is specific and does not extend
...Chapter 181
Warning against forgetting the Qur'an
1002. Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Read the Qur'an regularly. By the One in Whose Hand Muhammad's soul is, it escapes from memory faste
...The Evil Eye
Section: Wudu from the Evil Eye
Book 50, Number 50.1.1:
...Yahya related to me from Malik that Muhammad ibn Abi Umama ibn Sahl ibn Hunayf heard his father say, "My father, Sahl ibn Hunayf did a ghusl at al-Kharrar. He removed the j
Safa Faruqui
When is Rabi’-ul-Awwal?
Rabi’-ul-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic calendar, occurring after Muharram and Safar. In 2020, it will begin on either 18th October or 19th October, subject to the sighting of the new moon.
The liter
Chapter 70
Excellence of mixing with People and attending their social activities
Imam An-Nawawi says: Remember! Mixing with people in the way I have mentioned earlier is most desirable. This was the way of Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and other Pr
...Asking Permission
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 246:
...Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah created Adam in his complete shape and form (directly), sixty cubits (about 30 meters) in height. When He created him, He said (to him), "Go and gr
The Difference between a Messenger (Rasul) and a Prophet (Nabiyy)
Question:
Is there any difference between a Messenger and a Prophet?
Answer:
Yes, the scholars say that a Prophet is one who receives Revelation from Allaah of a law, but he is no
...Belief
Volume 1, Book 2, Number 7:
...Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
Allah's Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles):
1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah's Apostle.
2. To offer t
