[Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) has narrated that he performed two Rak`ah after the Fard prayer of `Isha' with the Prophet (PBUH). `Abdullah bin Maghaffal has narrated that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) has said, "There is a Salat between every Takbir and Adhan.''
This proves that apart from the four Rak`ah Fard, there are also two Rak`ah Sunnah of the `Isha' prayer). See Ahadith No. 1098 and 1099.
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Dua 35When visiting sick
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The Five Pillars of Islam
Islam has five primary obligations, or pillars of faith, that each Muslim must
fulfill in his or her lifetime. They are as follows:
Shahadah, professio
Fatawa Sheihk Ibn Taymiyyah Corruption on earth is due to disobedience and Shirk بسم الله والحمد ل
The Sujood (Prostration) Next, "he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would say takbeer and go down into sajdah"78, and he ordered "the one who prayed badly" to do so, saying to him, No
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 21 What Has Been Said Concerning Those of This Ummah, Who Worship Idols Allah (swt ) says: " Do you not see those who were given a portion of the Book? T
Clapping One's Hands and Whistling Question: What is the ruling on people whistling and clapping their hands in parties? Answer: This practice appears to be taken from non-Muslims; therefore
The ruling on drying the Limbs after Wudhu' Question: Is it permissable to dry the limbs after making Wudhu?Answer: Yes, it is permissible for a person to dry his limbs after making Wudhu,
The Wisdom Behind Creating Recording Angels. Question: Allah has created for us noble, recording angels that record everything we say and hear. What is the wisdom behind their creation while
"Salaatul-Hajah" and "Salat Hifzul-Qur'an" are not lawful Question: I have heard about Salatul-Hajah (The prayer of need) and Salat Hifzul Qur'an (The prayer of Qur'an memorization) - are th
To what degree should a Muslim be concerned with politics? Question: To what degree is a Muslim to be concerned with politics today, within it's Islaamic guidelines?Answer: If what is inten
The Ruling on Using Quotes from the Qur'aan for Common Speech Question: Is it permissible to speak using the Qur'aan; what I mean by this, for example, to say when you meet somebody, "Peace
He Bequeathed His Land as an Endowment to His Sons and His Grandsons Question: A man died leaving five sons and five daughters and he bequeathed his agricultural land as an endowment - on co
Is it correct that the Hanbalees are the only Salafees? Question: Is it correct that the Hanaabilah are the only Salafees? And what is the reality of as-Salafiyyah, is it associated with h
The Whispering (of Satan) during Ablution Question: Whenever I make ablution for prayer, during the ablution, I feel something coming out from the penis, does this mean that I have become ri
The ruling on using Perfume and Incense during Ramadhan Question: Is it permissible to use perfume, like Uud oil, cologne and incense, during the month of Ramadhan?Answer: Yes it is permiss
The Ruling on Marrying the Sister of a Sister from a Foster Relationship Question: I have cousins from a paternal uncle and their elder sister was breast-fed by my mother, and I have a siste
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
What is the ruling regarding a woman's wearing a scarfon her head? Ans. That is not enough - she has to wear a 'khimaar'which covers the head and chest. The scarf is not loosefitting and does
Chapter 369Expiation for the violation of Commandments of Allah Allah, the Exalted, says: "And if an evil whisper from Shaitan (Satan) tries to turn you away (O Muhammad (PBUH)) (fro
Chapter 350Undesirability of Intercession in Hudud Allah, the Exalted, says: "The woman and the man guilty of illegal sexual intercourse, flog each of them with a hundred stripes. Le
Chapter 340Prohibition of raising one's Eyes towards the sky during As-Salat (The Prayer) 1754. Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH)
Chapter 316Desirability of Expiating the Oath taken by a Person who afterwards Breaks it for a better Alternative 1715. `Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah (May Allah be pleased with him)
Chapter 265Justification of Cursing the Wrongdoers without Specifying one of them Allah, the Exalted, says: "No doubt! the Curse of Allah is on the Zalimun (polytheists, wrongdoers, oppressors).'' (
Chapter 230The Desirability of Observing Three Days of Fasting in Every Month 1258. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My friend (the Messenger of Allah) (PBUH)
Chapter 211The Desirability of Prostrating out of Gratitude 1159. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We left Makkah with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) for Al-Madinah,
Chapter 199Sunnah of Zuhr Prayer 1113. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I performed with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) two Rak`ah before and two after Zuhr praye
Chapter 74Clemency, Tolerance and Gentleness Allah, the Exalted, says: "...who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers).'' (3:134) "S
Chapter 6Piety Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared". (3:102) "So, keep your duty to Allah and fear Him as much as you can...'' (64:16) This se
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