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The Benefits of Rabi’-ul-Awwal: its Significance, Lessons and Blessings
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 19t
Simplified Introduction to the sciences of Hadith
The Science Of Hadith
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate the Most Merc
Book Interaction With Non Muslim Parents a Guide for the New Muslim Shaykh-Abdur-Razzaaq Al-Badr.pdf
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Shahada .Muslim Profession of Faith
The First Pillar Muslim Profession of Faith The Shahada is the Muslim profession of faith and the first of the ‘Five Pillars’ of Islam. The word shahada in Arabic means &
The weakness of the hadeeth about placing the hands below the navel.
The weakness of the hadeeth about placing the hands below the navel. from Irwaa' al-Ghaleel (353) & Ahkaam al-Janaa'iz ( p. 118), by Shaykh al-AlbaaniAbu Daawood (756), Daaraqutni
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 12
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 12 It is Shirk to Seek Aid From Other Than Allah (swt ) Allah (swt ), says: " Nor call on any besides Allah, such can neither profit you, nor hurt you. I
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 8
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 8 What is Said Concerning Slaughter Dedicated to Other Than Allah Allah (swt ), says: " Say: "Verily, my prayer, my slaughter, my life and my death are [
Excuse of ignorance for the one who Slaughters for other than Allaah
Excuse of ignorance for the one who Slaughters for other than Allaah Question: Respected Shaykh, some people when they build a new house they slaughter at the threshold of the house seeking
The distance by which a traveller may shorten his prayers
The distance by which a traveller may shorten his prayers Question: What is the distance by which a traveller may shorten his prayers? Is combining them permissible rather than shortening th
The Ruling on Wearing a Gold-Plated Watch
The Ruling on Wearing a Gold-Plated Watch Question: I have a wristwatch that is gold plated; am I allowed to wear it or use it?Answer: It is well known that a man is forbidden from wearing any go
Supplications Upon Breaking the Fast & Responding to the Mu'aththin
Supplications Upon Breaking the Fast & Responding to the Mu'aththin Question: Is there any supplication reported from the Prophet sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam and the Companions, may Al
Reading Surah Yaaseen At The Graveyard
Reading Surah Yaaseen At The Graveyard Question: [Questioner:] I ask regarding the recitation of [Surah] Yaaseen at the grave of the deceased, is it mentioned [in any text]?Çá&
What is the ruling on lowering the hands in prayer?
What is the ruling on lowering the hands in prayer? Lowering the hands in prayer is against the Sunnah. The Sunnah for the worshipper is to place the right hand on the left hand, and it has b
Changing One's Name After Accepting Islaam
Changing One's Name After Accepting Islaam Question: When a person accepts Islaam, must he change his name - for example, from George or Joseph?Answer: Unless a person's name signifies him
Touching a Women does not invalidate Wudhu'
Touching a Women does not invalidate Wudhu' Question: What is the Islanmic ruling on a man touching a woman who is Ajnabiyyah, without any kind of barrier does it invalidate his Wudhu' or no
I am a Teacher Who is asked Questions by the Students, should I answer?
I am a Teacher Who is asked Questions by the Students, should I answer? Question: I am a teacher, a graduate from Intermediary College, Islamic Studies Section, and I have studied a number o
The Ruling on the Celebration of the Prophets Birthday: Al-Milad
The Ruling on the Celebration of the Prophets Birthday: Al-Milad Question: Is it lawful for the Muslims to celebrate like Eid, the remembrance of the Prophetic biography on the 12th night of
Buying Alcohol for use as fuel
Buying alcohol for use as fuel In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful. Buying alcohol for use as fuel Question: Is it permissible to buy alcohol (which is an intox
Chapter 356: Prohibition of Squandering Wealth
Chapter 356Prohibition of Squandering Wealth 1781. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Verily, Allah likes three things for you and di
Chapter 324: Undesirability of Reviling the Rooster
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Chapter 288: Prohibition of Show-off
Chapter 288Prohibition of Show-off Allah, the Exalted, says: "And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partn
Chapter 190: The Excellence of waiting for As-Salat (The Prayer)
Chapter 190The Excellence of waiting for As-Salat (The Prayer) 1061. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Everyone among you will b
Chapter 183: Inducement towards the Recitation of some Special verses and Surah of the Noble Qur'an
Chapter 183Inducement towards the Recitation of some Special verses and Surah of the Noble Qur'an 1009. Abu Sa`id Ar-Rafi` bin Al-Mu`alla (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: T
Chapter 155: Participation in Funeral Prayer and Procession and the dislike of Women Participating in the Funeral Procession
Chapter 155Participation in Funeral Prayer and Procession and the dislike of Women Participating in the Funeral Procession 929. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) repor
Chapter 8: Uprightness and Steadfastness
Chapter 8Uprightness and Steadfastness Allah, the Exalted, says: "So stand (ask Allah to make) you (Muhammad (PBUH)) firm and straight (on the religion of Islamic Monotheism) as you are comm
Book 38: Pertaining To The Charateristics Of The Hypocrites And Command Concerning Them (Kitab Sifat Al-Munafiqin Wa Ahkamihim)
Pertaining To The Charateristics Of The Hypocrites And Command Concerning Them (Kitab Sifat Al-Munafiqin Wa Ahkamihim) Chapter 1: Book 038, Number 6677: Zaid b. Arqam reported: We set
Volume 3, Book 40, Number 541: Distribution of Water
Distribution of Water Volume 3, Book 40, Number 541: Narrated Sahl bin Sad: A tumbler (full of milk or water) was brought to the Prophet who drank from it, while on his right side there was sit
Volume 3, Book 30, Number 91: Virtues of Madinah
Virtues of Madinah Volume 3, Book 30, Number 91: Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, "Medina is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its trees should not be cut and no heresy should be innovated n
Volume 3, Book 27, Number 1: Minor Pilgrammage (Umra)
Minor Pilgrammage (Umra) Volume 3, Book 27, Number 1: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "(The performance of) 'Umra is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous
Volume 1, Book 12, Number 699: Characteristics of Prayer
Characteristics of Prayer Volume 1, Book 12, Number 699: Narrated Anas bin Malik Al-Ansari: Allah's Apostle rode a horse and fell down and the right side of his body was injured. On that day he