Remembrance said in the morning and evening
(as-sabah) translated morning: after Fajr prayer until the sun rises (al-masa/) translated evening: after AAsr prayer until the sunsets h
ERIC SCHRODY, EX-CATHOLIC, USA
Rap music has seen more than its share of influence from the religion of Islam. With groups such as Public Enemy rapping about their respect for the Nation of I
CRAIG ROBERTSON, EX-CATHOLIC, CANADA
My name is Abdullah Al-Kanadi. I was born in Vancouver, Canada. My family, who were Roman Catholics, raised me as a Roman Catholic until I was 12 years ol
THE CONDITIONS OF “LA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH
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, professio
Standing in Prayer
He (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to stand in prayer for both obligatory and voluntary prayers, carrying out the command of the Exalted:"And stand before Alla
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 17
What Has Been Said Concerning the Reason for Mankind's Disbelief and Rejection of Their Religion-it is Exaggerated Praise of the Righteous
Allah (swt )
Does kissing break ones ablution (wudhu)?
Question:
My husband always kisses me as he is leaving the house, (he does so) even when he is leaving to go to the masjid. I often feel that he kis
Tasting Food Whilst Fasting
Question:
Is the fast invalidated by tasting food?Answer:
Tasting food does not invalidate the fast, if a person does not swallow it. But you should not do it un
Celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries.
Question:
What is the ruling on organising celebrations for the birthdays of children or for wedding anniversaries?Answer:
There are no cele
"Salaatul-Hajah" and "Salat Hifzul-Qur'an" are not lawful
Question:
I have heard about Salatul-Hajah (The prayer of need) and Salat Hifzul Qur'an (The prayer of Qur'an memorization) - are th
Does Supplication Change That Which is Written?
Question:
Does supplication have any effect in changing what is written for a person before he was created?Answer:
There is no doubt that sup
Is it mandatory to pay a fee for manufacturing when receiving gold
Question:
Is it mandatory to pay a fee for manufacturing when receiving gold (i.e, from manufacturers) or should we conside
The Ruling on Building over Graves
Question:
What is the ruling of the religion on building graves with bricks and cement, above the surface of the earth?Answer:
First of all, I dislike for
Wearing Gold for Men and the Wedding Ring
Question:
What is the ruling for men wearing any type of jewellery made of gold? Also, there is a belief that if the gold wedding band comes off, th
Concerning the Hadeeth about ''The Seven'': Is it Specific to Men?
Question:
The Hadeeth regarding the seven whom Allaah gives shade to, on the day when there will be no shade except His - i
Is the magnitude of Sins increased in Makkah?
Question:
Is it correct that the magnitude of sins committed in Makkah Al-Mukarramah is increased just as is the case with the good deeds?Answer
The Ruling on Having Anal Sex with a Women, or During Her Menstrual Period, or Her Post-Natal Bleeding
Question:
What is the ruling on having anal sex with a woman, or when she has her perio
Cheating on an Exam
Question:
Is it okay to cheat during an exam? When I see students cheating, I warn them, but they tell me that there is nothing wrong in doing it. Please provide us with
There Is No Sin Upon You
Question:
We had birds that we kept in a cage; daily, we would feed them, give them drink, and release them in the morning so they can cool themselves in the air. One day, h
Judgements
Section: Stimulation of Desire to Judge Correctly
Book 36, Number 36.1.1:
Yahya related to me from Malik from Hisham ibn Urwa from his father from Zaynab bint Abi Salama from Umm S
Asking for Rain
Section: How to Ask for Rain
Book 13, Number 13.1.1:
Yahya related to me from Malik from Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr ibn Amr ibn Hazm that he had heard Abbad ibn Tamim say that he h
Chapter 357Prohibition of Pointing with a Weapon at another Brother in Faith
1783. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None of
Chapter 291Prohibition of Meeting a non-Mahram Woman in Seclusion
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen.'' (33:53)
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Chapter 221Merit of Suhur (Predawn meal in Ramadan) and the Excellence of Delaying having it till before Dawn
1229. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah
Chapter 200Sunnah of the 'Asr Prayer
1119. `Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Prophet (PBUH) used to perform four Rak`ah before the `Asr prayer, separat
Chapter 186The Excellence of Adhan
1033. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Were people to know the blessing of pronouncing Adhan
Chapter 60Excellence of Generosity and Spending in a Good cause with Reliance on Allah
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah's Cause), He will replace it.
Pilgrims Prevented from Completing the Pilgrimage
Narrated Nafi:
When Abdullah bin Umar set out for Mecca intending to perform Umra, at the time of afflictions, he said, "If I should be
Bathing (Ghusl)
Volume 1, Book 5, Number 248:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Whenever the Prophet took a bath after Janaba he started by washing his hands and then performed ablution like that for the prayer
