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…
Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "He who (falsely) attributes his fatherhood to anyone besides his real father, knowing that he is not his father, will be forbidden to enter Jannah (Paradise)." [Al-Bukhaari no. 6766 and Muslim no. 63] Abu Hurairah…
Meaning: A Covenant or Instructions to others. Shar’ee Definition: A person's (i.e. the testator) gift – be it a physical item, loan, or benefit to be given out after his death - is provided to the one for whom the will is made, who now owns the gift. It can…
Offering (funeral) Salaat upon the dead is Fardh Kifayah (a communal obligation or collective duty); if some people perform it, the remaining are not held responsible. The proof that the funeral prayer is Fardh Kifayah is the statement of Allaah's Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding the one who died…