Is this Bribery? Question: I am employed at a delivery company that transports refrigerated goods (fruits and vegetables) to Madinah, Jeddah, Makkah, and Riyadh. When I reach my destination with the goods, the produce owner gives me 100 to 200 Riyals in recognition of my speedy delivery. My employer knows…
Shaikh Bin Baaz (Rahimahullaah) was asked the following question: Question: “I have seen some people abuse and curse animals without any sympathy, especially when they get tired with them. What is the ruling on that?” He (Rahimahullaah) answered: “Abusing animals as well as inanimate objects is not permissible. The Prophet…
The Descent of Iesa ('Alayhis-Salaam) at the End of Time In the long narration of An-Nawwas ibn Sam'an (Radia-Allaahu 'anhu) regarding the emergence of Ad-Dajjal, followed by the descent of Iesa ('Alayhis-Salaam), the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa Sallam) said: "Allaah will send Iesa ibn Maryam ('Alayhis-Salaam), and he…
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…