Allaah, Glorified and Exalted, is the All-Strong. One of His Names is Al-Qawiyy (the All-Strong), and Strength is one of His Attributes. His Speech is powerful, and it encompasses strength from all its aspects. Allaah has set forth a practical example (parable) in the Qur'an to make us understand and…
Don't miss The Power of the Qur’an (Part 1) One example of the Qur'an's impact on the Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, is illustrated in a Hadeeth reported by Abu Hurairah, (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) and recorded in Saheeh Muslim no. 125. When the verse (2:284) was revealed, لِلَّهِ مَا…
The Evidence from Al-Kitaab al-Hakeem (The Wise Book): Allaah (Ta'ala) says in Surat Aal-'Imran (3:181): سَنَكْتُبُ مَا قَالُوا وَقَتْلَهُمُ الْأَنْبِيَاءَ بِغَيْرِ حَقّ "We shall record (Naktub) what they have said, and their killing of the Prophets unjustly. Allaah (Ta'ala) also…
Verily, fasting is a great opportunity for the purification of hearts and clearance of their filth, and a precious opportunity to brighten the souls by upgrading them to high statuses, noble ranks, and purification. However, that is only achieved if the one who observes the fast completes it perfectly. This…
Introduction A believer should remain mindful during every season of worship. This concept is rooted in the saying of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allaah said: "He who observes fasting during the month of Ramadan with Eeman (faith) and Ihtisaab…
Surat Al-Fajr (Surah no. 89) is a Makkan Surah. The theme of the Surah is about confirmation of the punishment of the disbelievers on the Day of Resurrection. First Part of the Surah (Verses 1 -5) The Surah starts with oaths to emphasize Allaah’s greatness and ability, and to draw…
‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "If anyone falls asleep at night and thereby fails to recite his Hizb [portion (of Qur'an/Salaat)] or a part of it, and then he observes it between the Fajr and the Dhuhr prayers, it…
Procrastination or evasion (avoidance) of a payment (or settlement) of debt, or a right which one has to fulfill towards others is considered Dhulm, i.e. injustice, especially when a person is in a position to make its payment immediately. Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ’anhu) narrated that Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa…