73 Benefits of Zikr- Imam Ibn Qayyim (RA)
Al Imam Ibn Qayyim (RA), a well-known Muhadith (A scholar of traditions), has written an authentic book, 'Al-Waabilus Sayyib', on the virtues of
DARRICK ABDUL-HAKIM, EX-CHRISTIAN, USA
My name is Darrick Abdul-hakim. I am a 20-year-old Muslim brother living in the United States. I currently attend Cupertino University, which won?t be f
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 52
One Should Not Say: "My Slave," or: "My Slave-girl)
It is authentically reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah (ra ) that the Messenger of Allah (saas ) sai
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 44
To Be Called Judge of Judges and the Like
It is authentically reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah (ra ) that the Prophet (saas ) said: "Verily, t
Part of Inviting to Allaah is the Distribution of Beneficial Islamic Cassettes
Question: Despite my young age, I wish to be a Da'iyah; however, I do not have suitable skills to do so. Is it
Slept on the First Night of Ramadan Before Ramadan was Confirmed
Question:
A man slept on the first night of Ramadan before it was confirmed that the month had begun, and he did not make the
The Destination of Ahlul-Fitrah
Question:
What is the final destination of those who lived during the period of the Messenger of Allaah, Isa, upon him be peace, and before the beginning of the mis
The Ruling on Prayer behind an Imam Who performs Sleight of Hand Tricks
Question:
It has been discovered that the Imam who leads us in prayer in our village mosque uses talismans and practic
Payment of Debts before the Inheritance is Distributed
Question:
I inherited a sum of money from a close relative of mine and the other heirs included his (i.e., the deceaseds) daughter and
The Ruling Concerning Hanging and Possessing Pictures.
Question:
What is the ruling concerning hanging a picture on the wall? What is the ruling concerning owning pictures of people?Answer:
The Ruling on Wearing a (Diblah) Wedding ring
Question:
What is the ruling on wearing a ring known as a Diblah on the right hand for the suitor and on the left hand for the fiancee bearing i
Who will be the guardian for the marriage of the orphan Girl?
Question:
To his Eminence, the Shaikh: Who will take charge of contracting the marriage of a girl whose father has died, in orde
The Ruling on Praying in a Flimsy or Transparent Garment
Question:
Does a clear, thin garment cover the Awrah or not? And is prayer of a Muslim who wears it correct or not?Answer:
If the ab
Tahiyyatul-Masjid during the Times when Prayer is Forbidden
Question:
There is much talk about Tahiyyatul-Masjid: Some say that it should not be done during the times when it is reported tha
Offerings to Other than Allaah is Major Shirk
Question:
Seeking nearness to Allaah by slaughtering sheep by the graves of pious people is customary among my people. I objected to it, but the
If the Khatib becomes ill during the Friday Khutbah, and He misses the Prayer
Question:
The Imam of a people was delivering a sermon to them on Friday, then he became ill during the second K
Female Students Standing For Their Teacher
Question:
What is the ruling in regards to female students standing up out of respect for their teacher?Answer:
Students should not stand up for t
Plucking eye-brows
Regarding plucking the eyebrows for beautification?
Ans. Rather we should be pleased with Allaah's creation,as He says:
WA RABBUKA YAKHLUQU MAA YASHAA'U WA YAKHTARU(Soora
Jahannam
Section: Description of Jahannam
Book 57, Number 57.1.1:
Malik related to me from Abu'z-Zinad from al-Araj from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant
Dress
Section: Wearing Clothes for Beautification
Book 48, Number 48.1.1:
Yahya related to me from Malik from Zayd ibn Aslam that Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari said, "We went out with the Mess
The Oath of Qasama
Section: Beginning With the People Seeking Blood Revenge in the Oath
Book 44, Number 44.1.1:
Yahya related to me from Malik from Abu Layla ibn Abdullah ibn Abd ar-Rahman ib
Chapter 307Undesirability of Hanging Bells round the Necks of Animals
1690. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Angels do not accompan
Chapter 246Supplication at the time of going to Bed and Waking up
1446. Hudhaifah and Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) w
Chapter 171Glorification of Allah by a Traveler while Ascending and Descending
975. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When we ascended (a height) we would proclaim: "A
Chapter 141Seeking Permission to enter by telling one's Name
874. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported in the course of his famous Hadith pertaining to Al-Isra' (the Ascension
Chapter 76Endurance of Afflictions
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"(Those) who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsin?n (the good-doers).'' (3:134)
"And verily, whosoeve
Chapter 55Excellence of Leading an Ascetic Life, and Virtues of Simple Life
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Verily, the likeness of (this) worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send down f
Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)
Book 27, Number 3732:
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: He who does not accept an invitation which he receives has disobeyed Allah and H
The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)
Book 10, Number 1717:
Narrated Aqra' ibn Habib:
Ibn Abbas said: Aqra' ibn Habis asked the Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) saying: Apostle of Allah haj
The Book Pertaining to the Merits of the Companions (Allah Be Pleased With Them) of the Holy Prophet (May Peace Be Upon Him) (Kitab Al-Fada'il Al-Sahabah)
Chapter 1: THE MERITS OF A
