Moderation and balance in Islam
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful
Islam teaches us to be moderate and balanced in all aspects of life, whether it is religion, worship,
relationships, ideas, or daily activities. Principled moderation
Oaths and Vows (Kitab Al-Aiman Wa Al-Nudhur)
Book 21, Number 3236:
Narrated Imran ibn Husayn:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: If anyone swears a false oath in confinement, he should make his seat in Hell on account of his (act).
Boo
...Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)
Book 32, Number 4009:
...Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:
When the Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) put on a new garment he mentioned it by name, turban or shirt, and would then say: O Allah, praise be to Thee! as Thou h
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me:
...يَا بُنَيَّ إِنْ قَدَرْتَ أَنْ تُصْبِحَ وَتُمْسِيَ لَيْسَ فِي قَلْبِكَ غِشٌّ لِأَحَدٍ فَافْعَلْ
Young man, if you are able every morning and even
Chapter 23
Enjoining Good and forbidding Evil
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Ma`ruf (i.e., Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbid
...The Ruling on Using Quotes from the Qur'aan for Common Speech
Question:
Is it permissible to speak using the Qur'aan; what I mean by this, for example, to say when you meet somebody, "Peace be upon you, a Word from the Lord (Allaah), Most Mercif
...Prophet Muhammad PBUH in the eyes of Non Muslims
Chapter 372
Some of the Bounties which Allah has prepared for the Believers in Paradise
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Truly, the Muttaqun (the pious and righteous persons) will be amidst Gardens and water-springs (Jannah). (It will be said to the
...Sajdatut-Tilawah is a Sunnah
Question:
If I come across a Verse in which there is a prostration when I am reciting the Quran at my desk, or when I am teaching the students, or in any place, should I perform Sajdatut-Tilawah, or not? And is the p
...Chapter 127
What is to be said at the time of Sleeping
814. Al-Bara' bin `Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Whenever Messenger of Allah (PBUH) went to bed, he would lie down on his right side and recite: "Allahumma aslamtu nafsi i
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