Mindfulness and Heedlessness during Ramadan and after it

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…

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Upholding Righteous Conduct on a Regular Basis

‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:  "If anyone falls asleep at night and thereby fails to recite his Hizb [portion (of Qur'an/Salaat)] or a part of it, and then he observes it between the Fajr and the Dhuhr prayers, it…

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The Prohibition of a Rich Person Procrastinating in Fulfillment of his Obligation

Procrastination or evasion (avoidance) of a payment (or settlement) of debt, or a right which one has to fulfill towards others is considered Dhulm, i.e. injustice, especially when a person is in a position to make its payment immediately. Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ’anhu) narrated that Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa…

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The Prohibition of Attributing Lineage to other than one’s own father

Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "He who (falsely) attributes his fatherhood to anyone besides his real father, knowing that he is not his father, will be forbidden to enter Jannah (Paradise)." [Al-Bukhaari no. 6766 and Muslim no. 63] Abu Hurairah…

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Al-Wasiyyah (The Will)

Meaning: A Covenant or Instructions to others. Shar’ee Definition: A person's (i.e. the testator) gift – be it a physical item, loan, or benefit to be given out after his death - is provided to the one for whom the will is made, who now owns the gift. It can…

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Funeral Prayer – Its Rulings and Etiquettes

Offering (funeral) Salaat upon the dead is Fardh Kifayah (a communal obligation or collective duty); if some people perform it, the remaining are not held responsible. The proof that the funeral prayer is Fardh Kifayah is the statement of Allaah's Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding the one who died…

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Patience at the First Stroke of Calamity

Anas ibn Malik (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) passed by a woman who was weeping at a grave. He (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to her: “Fear Allaah and be patient.” She replied: "Leave me alone! For you have not been afflicted with a calamity…

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