Tolerance in Islam
When defining one of its important aspects, Islam, it means complete submission to Allah by choice and conviction, not through seduction or compulsion. Islam accommodates a
Opening Supplications (Du'aa's)
Next, he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would commence his recitation with many kinds of supplications in which he would praise Allaah the Exalted, an
To Look at the Place of Prostration, and Humility
"He (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to incline his head during prayer and fix his sight towards the ground"81- "while he was in
Takbeer
Then he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would commence the prayer by saying:
Allaah is the Greatest60
He ordered "the man who prayed badly" to do likewise as has been mentio
Intention
He (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to say: All actions are by intention, and every man shall have what he intended.59
Islam provides many human rights for the individual. The following are some of these human rights that Islam protects.
The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are co
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 59
What Has Been Said About Frequent Swearing
Allah (swt ), says:
" Allah will not call you to account for what is futile in your oaths, but He will call you 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
Is the D'awah strengthened under a hizb (party spirited group)?
Question:
And the speech of some of them: Indeed it is not possible for the D'awah to become strong except that it is under a
Seeing the Dead
Question:
Does it signify that one's death is near when one sees dead people in dreams? What should a person do to rid himself of these dreams?Answer:
These dreams and other
What is the Ruling on Wearing a Steel Watch or Ring
Question:
Does wearing a watch made from steel fall under the general prohibition against wearing steel? And is it permissible to wear a w
The Purpose of Reading the Qur'aan is to Contemplate and Apply it
Question:
If one reads the Qur'aan well - all praise is due to Allaah - is it better for him to recite often or should he li
A person who is Junub must not read Qur'an
Question:
Can a person who is Junub (in a state of sexual impurity) recite the Book of Allah, even if it be from memory? And if he may not, can he
Can we fast 31 days?
Question:
If we began our fast in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, then we travelled to our country in East Asia during the month of Ramadhan, where the Islamic Hijri month
The Women who do not see the Imam, but they hear his Takbir
Question:
We have a masjid, and on the northern side of it there is some fenced land that is attached to the Masjid. We wo
Beneficial Shows that Intermittently Play Music
Question:
What is the ruling regarding a beneficial show, such as the news or a commentary on the news, which is disrupted intermittently by a
The Ruling on Marrying a Jewish or Christian Woman
Question:
Does Islam permit marriage to a Jewish or Christian woman when a Muslim man lives in a Christian country and needs someone to hel
Concerning Khimar
Should not the shoulders also be covered by it?
Yes, that is the 'khimaar'. It is a wide cover coveringthe head and shoulders. When we say that it covers thechest, then it covers
Chapter 345Abomination of Selecting Friday for Fasting
1760. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Do not choose the Friday night among
Chapter 236The Merit of Emancipation of Slaves
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"But he has not attempted to pass on the path that is steep (i.e., the path which will lead to goodness and success).
Chapter 228The Desirability of Fasting six Days in the Month of Shawwal
1254. Abu Ayyub (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who obse
Chapter 216The Excellence and Obligation of the Payment of Zakat
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And perform Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat.'' (2:43)
"And they were commanded not, but t
Chapter 197Briefness to be Adopted in Performing the two Rak'ah Sunnah before Fajr Prayer, their time and the Surah to recite in them
1104. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) report
Chapter 167The Desirability of undertaking a Journey in a Group and appointing a Leader
958. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) sa
Chapter 46Excellence and Etiquette of Sincere love for the sake of Allah
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah. And those who are with him are severe a
Chapter 43Showing reverence to the Family of Allah's Messenger (pbuh)
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Allah wishes only to remove Ar-Rijs (evil deeds and sins) from you, O members of the family (
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
Chapter 8Uprightness and Steadfastness
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"So stand (ask Allah to make) you (Muhammad (PBUH)) firm and straight (on the religion of Islamic Monotheism) as you are comm
The Book of Oaths (Kitab Al-Aiman)
Chapter 1: IT IS FORBIDDEN TO TAKE THE OATHS IN THE NAME OF ANYONE ELSE BESIDES ALLAH
Book 015, Number 4035:
'Umar b. al-Khattib reported Allah's Messenger
Accepting Information Given by a Truthful Person
Volume 9, Book 91, Number 352:
Narrated Malik:
We came to the Prophet and we were young men nearly of equal ages and we stayed with him for twen
