The different types of Shirk
There are two main forms of shirk in relation to the actions (of the heart, tongue and limbs – which cannot be separated from one another), which is major and small
Jami' al-'Ulum wa'l-Hikam
by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali
Commentary on the Second Hadith of Imam Nawawi's "Forty"
Haadith Jibril
Also from 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with
The Tasleem (Salutation of Peace)
Next, "he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would salute to his right:
Peace and Allaah's Mercy be on you [such that the whiteness of his right cheek
Refutation upon the People of Innovation
Question:
What do you say concerning the statement of the speaker: Indeed, the refutations upon the people of innovations and deviation were not the
On criticising the scholars for not publicly criticising the rulers.
Question:
You and your brothers from the ulemaa in this country are Salafiyoon, and all praise is due to Allaah, and your
Correctness of a person's methodology determines paradise or hellfire.
Question:
Does the correctness of a person's methodology determine Paradise or Hellfire for him?Answer:
Yes. When a pe
Taking a Bonus For Doing A Good Job Question:
If an employer gives an employee a bonus for doing his job well, is this considered a bribe, particularly if we consider that it is more than th
The Ruling on Dragging the Garments without Conceit
Question:
Is dragging the garments without conceit unlawful or not?Answer:
Dragging the garments is unlawful for men regardless of whethe
The Ruling on Living with a Family when they do not Pray
Question:
What should a man do, if he orders his family to pray, but they do not listen to him? Should he live with them and mix with
The Fasting of the Traveller
Question:
What is the ruling on the fasting of a traveller when it is difficult for him?Answer:
If he feels that it may be difficult for him to fast, then it is
This Gift is Permissible
Question:
A woman received her share of an inheritance after the death of her father and she gave it to her full brother, bearing in mind that she has eight children
The Ruling on a Menstruating Woman Reading Supplications
Question:
Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to read a book of supplications on the Day of 'Arafah, in spite of the fact that
The ruling on buying and selling Currencies
Question: Is it permissible for the Muslim to buy dollars or other currencies at a cheap price and then, after the price goes up sell them? Answer
The ruling on whoever doubts concerning the Stones falling into the Basin (at the foot of the Pillars)
Question:
What is the ruling on whoever has a doubt that some of his stones did not fal
Whispering in Prayer
Question:
My problem is that when I enter the mosque and face the Qiblah, then make the opening Takbir, I go back (in my mind) and become unsure whether I have made the
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
Chapter 262Ascertainment of what one Hears and Narrates
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And follow not (O man, i.e., say not or do not or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge.
Chapter 218The Excellence of Spending out Charity during Ramadan
1222. Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was the most generous of t
Chapter 180The Excellence of Reciting the Qur'an
991. Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "Read the Qur'an, for it will com
Chapter 94Honoring the Guest
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Has the story reached you, of the honoured guests [three angels; Jibril
Chapter 71Modesty and Courtesy towards the Believers
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you.'' (26:215)
"O you who believe! Whoever from amon
Chapter 59Encouraging Livelihood by (working with) Hands and Abstaining from Begging
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Then when the (Jumu`ah) Salat (prayer) is ended, you may disperse through the
The Book of Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah)
INTRODUCTION
Marriage is a social institution as old as the human race itself. It may be defined as a relation between a man and a woman which is recognised b
The Book of Prayers (Kitab Al-Salat)
INTRODUCTION
Prayer is the soul of religion. Where there is no prayer, there can be no purification of the soul. The non-praying man is rightly considered to b
The Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)
INTRODUCTION
We have read in the first Book that the love of Allah is the highest aim of a true believer. It is for the achievement of this single end t
Interpretation of Dreams
Volume 9, Book 87, Number 111:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allah's Apostle was in the form of good righteous (true) dreams in his sle
Loans, Payment of Loans, Freezing of Property, Bankruptcy
Volume 3, Book 41, Number 570:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
While I was in the company of the Prophet in one of his Ghazawat, he asked
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
Friday Prayer
Volume 2, Book 13, Number 1:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I heard Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) saying, "We (Muslims) are the last (to come) but (will be) the foremost on the Day of Resurrec
