Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that Allaah's Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "If one of you gets up to pray at night and falters in his recitation of Qur'an (i.e. it becomes difficult to recite correctly), and does not know what he is saying, let him lie down." [Muslim…
'Qaylulah' is 'Mid-Day sleep.' As-San'ani in ‘Subulas-Salaam’ said: “Qaylulah is mid-day rest, even if it is not accompanied by sleep.” [End quote] The Fuqaha have differed about defining the time of the mid-day nap for Qaylulah. Some said - it is before Zawaal (i.e., the time when the sun reaches…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…