The Descent of Iesa ('Alayhis-Salaam) at the End of Time In the long narration of An-Nawwas ibn Sam'an (Radia-Allaahu 'anhu) regarding the emergence of Ad-Dajjal, followed by the descent of Iesa ('Alayhis-Salaam), the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa Sallam) said: "Allaah will send Iesa ibn Maryam ('Alayhis-Salaam), and he…
Introduction ‘Abdullaah ibn Mas’oud (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) was one of the foremost to embrace Islam, one of the learned ones. He witnessed the battle of Badr and he emigrated twice (once to Abyssinia and then to al-Madinah). He had many merits (good qualities) and he imparted abundant knowledge. [Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa’]…
Ibnul Qayyim (Rahimahullaah) mentioned in his book “Madarij-as-Salikeen”, based on the statement of Al-Harawi who passed away in the year 481 H after the Hijrah, that the believer is journeying to Allaah (Ta’ala), and while he is on his journey to Allaah, he has to fulfill degrees of servitude. In…
Introduction An-Nu'maan ibn Bashir (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Supplication is worship." Then he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited (interpretation of the meanings): "And your Lord said: 'Call upon Me, I will answer you. Verily, those who scorn My Worship, they will surely enter…
Introduction
The Day of ‘Ashoora’, which falls on the tenth day of the month of Muharram is a glorious day of great importance for Muslims and an attestation to the Tawheed of Allaah. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) commanded his Companions and his nation to fast this day.
Due to the importance of belief in the life of the Muslim, it is very important for us to know the objectives and convictions that surround this day. Knowing these objectives and convictions enables one to realize the importance of this day and makes one more able to fulfill the purpose and aims that the Shari’ah calls to.
There are many texts in the Shari’ah (from the Ahadeeth) regarding this day. (more…)
Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) visited a man who had been ill, so he said: “Receive good news, for indeed Allaah (Ta’ala) said: ‘It is My Fire which I impose upon My sinning slave as his portion of the Fire.’” [At-Tirmidhi no. 2088 and authenticated by Al-Albaani who graded it Saheeh]. Al-Hasan said: “They would hope that the fever that occurred at night would atone for any deficiency caused by sins.” (more…)
Is using false eyelashes (artificial) considered Wasl (i.e. hair extension) or not? Using Al-Wasl (hair extension) is one of the major sins, as it is reported by Al-Bukhaari on the authority of Asma' (Radia-Allaahu 'anha): A woman asked the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam): "O Allaah's Messenger! My daughter got…
First: Is it legally prescribed to play a recorded Adhan for announcing the Salat? Secondly: Should one respond to a recorded Adhan? The answer for the first question: It is not permissible to announce the Adhan by playing a recorded Adhan; rather the Adhan should be given at the time…