The Two Rak`ahs After Witr
from: Silsilah al-Ahaadeeth as-Saheehah (1993) by Shaykh al-Albaani1) The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alaihi wa sallam) said, Make the last of your pr
Misconceptions Cleared
The preceding Introduction was written ten years ago, during which time it has become apparent to us that our words have had a positive effect on Muslim youth i
O In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Mercifull.
The Night and Day are Signs of the Great Power of AllahTafsir Ibn Kathir© Dar us Salam
And We have appointed the night and the day
A Man Prays Taraaweeh In His Home With His Family
Question:
Is it allowed for a man to pray the taraaweeh prayer (in Ramadaan) with his family in the home?Answer:
There is no problem with t
Disbelieving men performing the birth for Muslim Women
Question:
Is it permissible for the Muslim woman to go to a hospital to give birth whilst knowing that those that will perform the birt
Studying Abroad without a Mahrum
Question:
A woman wishes to study in Makkah bearing in mind that her father bought her there and then left her, so is it allowed for her to stay there on her
The stages in seeking knowledge
Question:
Noble Shaykh, what issues should a student of knowledge focus upon, should he begin with the books of 'Aqeedah?Answer:
He should begin with that wh
Walking To The 'Eid Prayer
It is prescribed* that one leaves (for the 'Eid prayer) walking, not in his car, not upon a donkey, not upon a horse and not upon a camel.((Because the Sunnah is th
Reading the Qur'an While Lying on a Bed
Question:
While I am lying down ready to go to sleep, may I read the Qur'an?Answer:
Yes, it is allowed for one to recite while lying on a bed except
Women Driving
Question:
Questioner: Is it permissible for a woman to drive a car?Answer:
If it is permissible for her to ride upon a (female) donkey then it is permissible for her to drive
Storing Books and Magazines That Have Pictures in Them
Question:
As a student in a secondary school, I enjoy passing my time by reading, which has prompted me to subscribe to a number of mag
Finding Gold and Selling it Alongside Your Own Gold
Question:
A woman found a piece of gold in the Sacred City of Makkah, she took it and added it to her gold and sold it all. Later, she reg
The ruling on changing the type of Hajj from Al-Qiran to At-Tamattu
Question:
What is the ruling on whoever assumes Ihram for Hajj and Umrah as a Qarin and after the Umrah he removes the Ihr
Papers That Have Allah's Name Written on Them
Question:
Work-related papers come to at my desk that have Allah's name written on them. What can I do to dispose of those papers?Answer:
You m
The Worshipper behind the Imam reciting aloud
Question:
What is the ruling on raising the voice in recitation during the prayer by the one who is led in prayer disturbing those beside him?An
Hasty Haram and Halal Fatawas
Some who are seeking knowledge are very hasty in givingrulings in matters of Halaal and Haraam, and this is acommon noticeable defect What is your advice t
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
General Subjects
Section: Asking Permission to Enter
Book 54, Number 54.1.1:
Malik related to me from Safwan ibn Sulaym from Ata ibn Yasar that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and
Chapter 346Prohibition of Extending Fast beyond one Day
1764. Abu Hurairah and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet (PBUH) prohibited observing continu
Chapter 295On Prohibition of Shaving a part of Head
1638. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade shaving a part of the head.[
Chapter 194The Excellence of Standing in the First Row (In Salat)
1082. Jabir bin Samurah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) came out to us (once) a
Chapter 175Desirability of returning Home soon after the Accomplishment of a Task
984. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,&
Chapter 118Excellence of Qamees
789. Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: Out of all garments Messenger of Allah (PBUH) liked Qamees the best.[At-Tirmidhi a
Chapter 45Visiting the Pious Persons, loving them and adoption of their company
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his boy-servant: `I will not give
Chapter 23Enjoining Good and forbidding Evil
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Ma`ruf (i.e., Islamic Monothei
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
Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah)
Book 19, Number 2926:
Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:
The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) said: When Allah has a good
Saying Something under Compulsion (Ikraah)
Volume 9, Book 85, Number 73:
Narrated Abi Huraira:
The Prophet used to invoke Allah in his prayer, "O Allah! Save 'Aiyash bin Abi Rabi'a and Salama b
Supporting the Family
Volume 7, Book 64, Number 263:
Narrated Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari:
The Prophet said, "When a Muslim spends something on his family intending to receive Allah's reward it is reg
Prophets
Volume 4, Book 55, Number 543:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah created Adam, making him 60 cubits tall. When He created him, He said to him, "Go and greet that group of
