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 ?testimony.?
In the Name of All?h, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Advice to the Students of Knowledge
Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Saleh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Finally, I sincerely advise
The Prohibition of Maligning the Wind
On the authority of Ubayy Ibn Ka'ab (ra ) it is reported that Allah's Messenger (saas ) said:
"Do not malign the wind; if you see that which displeases
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 35
It is a Form of Shirk to Perform a (Good) Deed for Worldly Reasons
Allah (swt ), says:
" To whomsever desires the life of this world and its glitter,
Are demonstrations from solving problems
Question:
Question: Is it from the means of the da'wah to stage demonstrations for the purpose of solving the problems of the Islaamic Ummah?Answer:
Throwing Away Paper that has Allaah's Name Written on it
Question:
After having read a newspaper in which Allaah's name is written, we usually throw it away in the wastebasket; is this permi
The punishment of the grave is for both the disbeliever and the sinful believer
Question:
Does the punishment of the grave include the disobedient believer or is it specific for the disbelie
If a Fasting Person Masturbates, Does This Break His Fast?
Question:
If a fasting person masturbates, does this break his fast? And is he required to atone for it?Answer:
If a fasting perso
Relations Before Marriage.
Question:
What is the view of the religion concerning [premarital] relations?Answer:
If the questioner means by "before marriage," before consummation of the marr
Three Matters That Make Ghusl Waajib
Question:
A man had sexual relations with his wife, however he did not ejaculate, and he prayed (in that state) for a period of one week; and after that,
Rulings pertaining to washing the Deceased
Question:
What is the correct description that has been related from the chosen one (the prophet) regarding washing the deceased?Answer:
The legal
The Ruling Concerning the Papers that Contain the Name of Allah
Question:
We find that some of the verses of the Qur'an printed in the newspaper or writings, as well as, ''In the name of All
Calling to Nationalism is a Call to Ignorance
Question:
What is your opinion regarding the call to nationalism which says that belonging to a race or language is more important than religion
Washing Her Head due to Janabah or Menstruation is harmful to Her, so is it enough for Her to wipe over It?
Question:
I am a married woman and I am afflicted by an allergy in my chest, I hav
He Has Two Rewards!
Question:
A relative of mine loves to read the Quran only he is not good at Arabic grammar and rules of recitation; what should he do?Answer:
He should strive to read correctly,
CONCERNING PRAYER IN JAMAA'AH:
Prayer in Jamaa'ah is acceptable only if he prays itwith the Muslim Jamaa'ah in the mosque - since Allaahta'aalaa did not only order Prayer but also added to
Chapter 355Prohibition of Malpractices in Commerce
1775. Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade that a person in the city
Chapter 314Prohibition of Swearing in the name of anything besides Allah
1707. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Allah has prohibited you from
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 280Prohibition of Breaking ties and Relationships
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islamic religion). So make reconciliation between your b
Chapter 269Prohibition of Nursing Rancor and Enmity
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islamic religion).'' (49:10)
"... humble towards the believer
Chapter 182The Merit of Recitation of the Noble Qur'an in a Pleasant Voice
1004. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of AllAh (PBUH) saying, "All
Chapter 146Recommendation of Inquiring the Family Members of the Patient about his Condition
910. Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: When `Ali (May Allah be pl
Chapter 56Excellence of Simple Living and being Content with Little
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Then, there has succeeded them a posterity who have given up As-Salat (the prayers) [i.e., made
Chapter 26Unlawfulness of Oppression and Restoring Others Rights
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"There will be no friend, nor an intercessor for the Zalimun (polytheists and the wrongdoers), who could be
Medicine (Kitab Al-Tibb)
Book 28, Number 3846:
Narrated Usamah ibn Sharik:
I came to the Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) and his Companions were sitting as if they had birds on their heads. I salut
Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)
Book 9, Number 1554:
Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: There is no zakat payable (on grain or dates) on less than five camel-loads. The w
The Book Pertaining to the Turmoil and Portents of the Last Hour (Kitab Al-Fitan wa Ashrat As-Sa`ah)
Chapter 1:
Book 041, Number 6881:
Zainab bint Jahsh reported that Allah's Apostle (may pea
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
Oaths and Vows
Volume 8, Book 78, Number 618:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq had never broken his oaths till Allah revealed the expiation for the oaths. Then he said, "If I take an oath to
