Ibn Rajab has a section in ‘Lata’if al-Ma’arif’ (p. 272-273) about the virtues of fasting during hot days. Since Ramadan will start in the summer this year, this will be a good encouragement: “…And from the acts of worship whose reward is multiplied during the heat is fasting, and this is because of the thirst that one … Continue reading The Virtues of Fasting in the Summer
Tawaf of Ka’ba: in line with the Cosmic Law
Allah Almighty says: And He it is Who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon, each in an orbit floating (Al-Anbiya, 21: 33) This glorious verse refers to a scientific fact concerning the system of the universe. Scientific discoveries have proved that we live in a huge universe that depends … Continue reading Tawaf of Ka’ba: in line with the Cosmic Law
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) on Women
AT A GLANCE The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Whoever has two or three daughters or sisters and treats them well will go to Paradise." (Abu Dawud) “The believers who show the most perfect Faith are those who have the best behaviour, and the best of you are those who are the … Continue reading Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) on Women
Sunnahs of Our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Living the Sunnah is a real manifestation of one's love to God Himself. God says: "Say (O Muhammad), "If you should love Allah , then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (3:31) In this great occasion, let's be united over what we agree … Continue reading Sunnahs of Our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Performing Hajj on behalf of others
O people! Fear Allaah the Almighty and know that Hajj is one of the finest acts of worship and the greatest in reward. It was related that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: “(The performance of) `Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward for Hajj Mabroor (i.e., the … Continue reading Performing Hajj on behalf of others
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in Bible
Do you (Muslims) really hope that they (the People of the Book) believe in your religion? Whereas a party of them heard the words of God in (the Bible about the coming of the Prophet of Islam), then they altered it knowingly, after they had understood its implications! (Surah 2, Ayat 75) 1 - Hagar, Mother … Continue reading Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in Bible
The Messenger’s Mission
1-Conveying the Divine Shari’ah (Islamic law) to people: The first mission among the Prophet’s missions is to convey the Divine Shari’ah to people, Allah says: (O Messenger (Muhammad)! Proclaim (the Message) which has been sent down to you from your Lord. And if you do not, then you have not conveyed His Message. Allah will … Continue reading The Messenger’s Mission
Signs within Ourselves
The Quran uses “nafs” (self) to express consciousness, the quintessence of our personality. “Nafs” is integrated with our physical body; the author of all good and bad acts is our “nafs.” We will show Our signs to them in the horizons, and within themselves, until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth. … Continue reading Signs within Ourselves
Zamzam (زمزم)
Introduction Allaah has made all living creatures out of water. People require water for almost everything; for agriculture, construction, transportation, and for cooling and heating. But not all water carries the same value and significance? Muslims refer to the water of Zamzam as something revered and unique. They crave this mysterious liquid and love to … Continue reading Zamzam (زمزم)
The 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 shirk. Shirk in itself can be divided into three types: - Ash-Shirk ul-Akbar (The major shirk) - Ash-Shirk ul-Asghar (The small shirk) - Ash-Shirk … Continue reading The types of Shirk
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