Holding Fast to the Jama’ah

Arfajah ibn Shuraih Al-Ashja'i (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated: “I saw the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on the pulpit addressing the people, and he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Shaytaan is with the one who splits away from the Jama'ah, running away with him.'" [An-Nasaa’i no. 4020 and authenticated by Al-Albaani…

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The Sunnah of Glorifying Allah Upon Encountering the Strange or Unfamiliar

Qudrah (Power and Ability) of Allaah has no bounds. Allaah (Ta’ala) says:  وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيُعْجِزَهُ مِنْ شَيْءٍ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَلَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ عَلِيمًا قَدِيرًا "Allaah is not such that anything in the heavens or in the earth escapes Him. Verily, He is All­Knowing, All­Omnipotent." [Surat Faatir…

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The Manners of Laughing and Joking

Allaah has created the sons of Adam with inherent characteristics that are essential to maintain their well-being. Laughing and joking are natural dispositions that man needs, similar to his need for food and drink and interaction with others. Since Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala) is the Most Wise, He has sent…

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Usamah ibn Zayd (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu)

"Whosoever loves Allaah and His Messenger, let him love Usamah too." - Prophet Muhammad (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Introduction Whosoever chooses Allaah and His Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), Allaah chooses him over others; that is, He blesses him and his progeny and gives them authority over others. Before Islam…

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Rulings Concerning Joking in Islam

What is joking? Something said or done to evoke laughter or amusement to bring joy and happiness to the souls and increase affection among people. Joking in the life of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and his Companions Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat Al-Ahzaab (35:21): لقد كان لكم في…

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The Story of Ibraheem (‘Alayhis-salaam) with his guests in Surat Adh-Dhaariyaat (Chapter 51)

The theme of Surat Adh-Dhaariyaat comprises the matter of ar-Rizq (the provision), and that giving and preventing are in Allaah’s Hand Alone. We observe this in the context regarding the story of Ibraheem (‘Alayhis-salaam) with his guests in Surat Adh-Dhaariyaat (51:22-23). Allaah (Ta’ala) says: وفي السماء رزقكم وما توعدون. فورب…

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Love of the Saliheen- Love for the Ansaar

Allaah (Ta'ala) says in Surat Al-Hashr (59:10): وَالَّذِينَ جَاءُوا مِنْ بَعْدِهِمْ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَا تَجْعَلْ فِي قُلُوبِنَا غِلًّا لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ رَءُوفٌ رَحِيمٌ And those who came after them say: "Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith…

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Hajj and Al-Ikhbaat  (Submissiveness and Humility) to Allaah (جل جلاله) By Shaikh ‘Abdur-Razzaq Ibn ‘Abdul-Mohsin al-Badr

Introduction: All praise is for Allaah, the Lord of both worlds. May the peace and blessings of Allaah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Al-Hajj to the Sacred House of Allaah (Baytullaah) is one of the great pillars of Islam. It is considered a great…

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