Ramadan is the month of forgiveness The month of Ramadan is distinguished with having special characteristics; that of the ‘expiation of sins’ and the ‘obliteration of evil deeds.’ The blessed person is he who reached Ramadan and spent its nights and days in obedience to Allaah and what He is…
Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu 'anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Last Hour will not be established until the Muslims fight against the Jews, until a Jew will hide himself behind a stone or a tree, and the stone or the tree will say, 'O…
Introduction: We are approaching a blessed month in which one will either come out as a winner or as a loser, having or not having his sins forgiven. It is indeed, a great opportunity in this life. Therefore, we need to have true Tawakkul on Allaah in order that He…
Mustahab (recommended) Acts while Fasting It is Mustahab for the fasting person to observe the following during his fasts: Suhoor (Taking the pre-dawn meal) because the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Take Suhoor, there is a blessing in it." [Saheeh Al-Bukhaari no. 1923, Saheeh Muslim no. 1095] (The recommendation…
Question: What is the ruling on insurance, whether it be life-insurance or property insurance? Answer: Insuring one's life and property is forbidden; it is not permissible due to the fact that Al-Gharar and usury are involved therein. And Allaah, the Almighty, the All-Powerful has forbidden all types of dealings…
Al-Luqata - Linguistic Meaning: A thing that is picked up. It is a name for a thing that someone finds and picks up. Al-Luqata - Meaning in the Sharee'ah: Picking up a lost valuable item with the intention to preserve it or to own it after making a public…
The scholars differed concerning the ruling on listening attentively to recitation of the Qur’an outside of prayer. There are two opinions; The first view is that it is obligatory. This is the view of the Hanafis. They quoted as evidence the verse in which Allaah (Ta'ala) says in Surat al-A’raaf…
The congregational prayer is enjoined in the Shari’ah for the purpose of gathering, unity, and affability. This is especially achieved when the congregation stands close together in the rows, near one another and shoulder to shoulder. It is reported in the Saheehain (Al-Bukhaari and Muslim) that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi…