I – Facing the direction of the Ka’bah 1) When you stand up to pray, face the direction of the Ka’bah wherever you are, in both fard (obligatory) and naafil (supererogatory) prayers. This is one of the pillars of prayer, without which prayer is not valid. 2) The obligation of facing the direction of prayer … Continue reading Description of the Prophet’s (صلى الله عليه وسلم) prayer
Praying on Graves (Waseelah, Shafa’at etc.) – Right or Wrong?
There is a large population of Muslims who are strongly in favour of visiting graves of their ancestors and righteous people (Prophets, Sufis, Saints etc.) as a part of their religious customs. Beautiful structures (tombs etc.) and places of worship (like Masjids etc.) are being constructed on the graves; acts of worship (like Sujood, making dua etc.) are done at … Continue reading Praying on Graves (Waseelah, Shafa’at etc.) – Right or Wrong?
Building mosques over graves
Building mosques over the graves of Prophets and righteous people, or over places connected to their lives, is something which the perfect sharee’ah of Islam came to forbid and warn against, and curses those who do that, because it is one of the means that lead to shirk and exaggeration about the Prophets and the … Continue reading Building mosques over graves
How to pray As-Salah?
1-Intention (it is a determination in the heart that you are performing a particular Salah; not to be uttered). 2-Face the direction of the Qiblah (Sacred House in Makkah Known as Ka'bah). Raise your hands to the level of the shoulders, or earlobes, and say الله أكبر Allahu Akbar Allah is the Greatest Standing Facing Qiblah … Continue reading How to pray As-Salah?
Quotes by Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (رضى الله عنه)
To eat less is healthy, to speak less is wisdom, and to sleep less is worship. To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy and to mingle less with the people is safe and serene. The one who steps back will not progress. Nothing is worst than avarice that destroys the mind, not even … Continue reading Quotes by Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (رضى الله عنه)
Manifestations of loyalty to the Infidels (مظاهر موالاة المشركين)
First Khutbah One of the most secure and trustworthy handholds to our religion is loyalty and disavowal, and love and hate, for the sake of Allaah. A believer must love and be loyal to Allaah, His Messenger sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and the believers; he must renounce polytheism, disbelief and every infidels. This is the religion of … Continue reading Manifestations of loyalty to the Infidels (مظاهر موالاة المشركين)
Important Lessons for the Muslim Ummah
Introduction All Praise is due to Allah, we praise Him, and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah, the Most High, from the evils of our own selves and from our wicked deeds. Whomsoever has been guided by Allah, none can misguide him, and whomsoever has been misguided by Allah, none can … Continue reading Important Lessons for the Muslim Ummah
Enslavement of the Hearts
True Freedom Without doubt, we all hate the slavery and subjugation we see upon the earth today. That being the subjugation of men over men, where some subjugate others, humiliating them and trampling over them. This is indeed hated. However, what we will talk about today is different to this. It is as Rabi' ibn … Continue reading Enslavement of the Hearts
Quotes by Imam Ali (عليه السلام)
The following sayings were taken from the book Ghararul Hikm: A momin is just even with those who have been unjust to him. Being in the gatherings of those who have marifat (recognition) is a means of training your intellect. Be like the honey bee who when he eats, eats only those things which are … Continue reading Quotes by Imam Ali (عليه السلام)
How to do Umrah?
Umrah is a great Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (PBUH). It is an act of worship somewhat similar to Hajj, but with lesser rites and shorter duration. Let us devote some time here to learn about the details associated with this great act of Ibadah. We shall classify our discussion here broadly into three categories: Significance … Continue reading How to do Umrah?
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