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

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…)

In this article, discover the true meaning of longing to see Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, how love for him is proven through Sunnah, worship, and righteous action. Whoever reads about the beautiful characteristics of the best of creation and the biography of the master of the former generations and the latter,…

INTRODUCTION Helping one another in Al-Birr (righteousness) and At-Taqwa (piety) is one of the indications of greatness and majesty in Islam. It is a sign of the perfection and compensation of the religion and shows the beauty and the mercy of the religion. Islam urges and encourages us to help…

Introduction: Patience has a great status in Islam. Imaam Ahmad (Rahimahullaah) said that Allaah (Ta’ala) mentioned patience in more than 90 places in the Qur’an. This indicates its great status and high position. A slave needs patience when performing acts of obedience, and when refraining from the prohibitions, and when…

This worldly life is an abode of trial and affliction. Its nature is hardship and dreariness wherein man suffers a lot of pains and difficulties. In this article, discover the meaning of Sharh As-Sadr (Expansion of the Chest) in Islam. Learn how Allah expands the heart of a believer through faith, dhikr, patience, and righteousness, with insights from the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical scholars.Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat Al-Balad (90:4):

لقد خلقنا الإنسان في كبد
“Verily, We have created man in toil.”

The life of man in this world is short, and the removal of distress and anxiety is the request and goal of every human being; for by it, one attains a goodly life. All of creation seeks happiness and exerts their efforts to attain it, and the basis of happiness is expansion of the chest and rest of the heart. If Allaah wills good for a slave, He expands his chest for him. Therefore, it is one of the greatest means of guidance and the most sublime of favors. (more…)