The Attribute of Allah At-Tathbeet – (He Who makes steadfast, firm and stable)

Evidence from Al-Kitaab Al-Hakeem (the Wise Book):   Allaah (Ta'ala) says in Surat Ibraheem (14:27):   يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ ۖ   "Allaah will keep firm those who believe, with the word that stands firm in this world (i.e. they will keep on…

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The Impact of Materialism on Quranic Reading

The materialistic mindset of our contemporary environment, where calculations and tangible measures dominate, has influenced how we perceive acts of worship, including our reading of the Qur'an. Some people assume that the concept of earning ten rewards for every letter of the Qur'an is a rigid and universal rule applied…

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Means of Salvation for the Believer

'Uqbah ibn Amir (Radia-Allaahu 'anhu) narrated, "I met the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). I initiated and held his hand." 'Uqbah (further) narrated, "I said, 'O Messenger of Allaah, what are (the means to) salvation for the Mu'min (believer)?' He replied, “O 'Uqbah, control/guard your tongue, keep to…

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A Training Ground for Ikhlaas (Sincerity) and Sabr (Patience)

All Praise is for Allaah, and Salaat and Salaam be upon the best of creation, his family and his Sahabah, and those who follow his path until the Day of Resurrection. I ask Allaah, the Lord of the Mighty ‘Arsh (Throne), to bless us and you in this month, and…

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Ramadan – The month of Mercy and Blessings

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…

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The Last Hour will not be established until the Muslims fight against the Jews

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…

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Fasting Ramadan Faithfully and Hoping for the Reward from Allaah

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…

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Recommended (Mustahab) & Disliked (Makrooh) Acts During the Fast

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…

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