This morning I was reading Saydul-Khaatir (basically a book that he compiled
regarding random beneficial thoughts and words of wisdom) by Ibn Al-Jawzee and
he mentioned therein in the aforementioned chapter title some points that I
found to very profound, hence I decided to go ahead and
Safar al-Hawali: What Our Sisters Can Do for Palestine
Q: The situation of our patient, struggling Palestinian sister under the
tyranny of those known for treachery and deception - may Allah fight them -
makes us truly sad. In fact, it is an extreme disaster for us, as their honor
has been
The Disease of Desires
By Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah
Extracted from “Diseases of the Hearts their Cures”
Miserliness and jealousy are sicknesses that lead to the soul hating that which
would benfit it, and its loving that which would haram it. This is why jealousy
was mention alongside
Ten Examples of the Haya' of the Salaf
1 - Abu Musa al-Ash'ari:
Anas bin Malik said:
When Abu Musa would sleep, he would wear a small over garment, fearing that
his 'awrah would be exposed.
['Siyar A'lam an-Nubala''; 2/399]
2 - Ibn 'Abbas:
He would not enter the bathroom except that he
Tafsir of Surat Al Qadr (The Night Of Power)
Tafsir Ibn Kathir
© Dar us Salam
http://www.quraan.com/
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious Most Merciful.
1. Verily, We have sent it down in the Night of Al-Qadr
2. And What will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr is?
3. The Night of Al-Qadr
The Way to Perform the Night Prayer
Author:Imaam Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaanee
Source:Qiyaam Ramadaan (pg. 28-30)
Translator:isma'eel alarcon (for al-manhaj.com)
I spoke in detail about this subject in my book Salaat at-Taraaweeh (pg.
101-115), so I felt that I should abridge that
The Wisdom and Benefits behind Fasting
Author:Imaam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
Source:Abridged from his book Zaad al-Ma'aad [Al-Muntaqaa Newsletter: 1/9]
Translator:abu maryam
Produced by:al-manhaj.com
The objective behind fasting is to restrain the soul from (its) desires and to
prevent it from
Here are a few ways to get great blessings in Ramadan and outside of Ramadan
this year and all years to follow it inshallah Please read through it carefully
and try to apply as many of these good deeds as possible inshallah:
1. Sitting after the Fajr prayer remembering Allah until sunrise:
The Prophet (SAW)'s Advice to Ibn Abbas (RA)
An-Nawawi's Hadith 19
On the authority of Aboo 'Abbaas 'Abdullah the son of 'Abbass (RA), who said:
One day I was behind the Prophet (SAW) [riding on the same mount] and he said
to me:
Young man, I shall teach you some of words [of advice]:
Be mindful
Ten Points Regarding the Manhaj of Ikhwaanul-Muslimeen
The Muftee of Jeezaan, Shaykh Ahmad ibn Yahyaa an-Najmee
From his book:
Al-Fataawa al-Jaliyyah ‘anil-manaahij ad-Da’wiyyah (pgs 102-104)
Translated by an-Nahj al-Waadih
The noble Shaykh (hafidhahullaah) said:
The definition of
Al-Fawâ'id: Points of Benefit
By Imâm Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
[1] Six Etiquettes of Learning [2]
Ibn al-Qayyim - rahimahullâh - said:
There are six stages to knowledge:-
Firstly: Asking questions in a good manner.
Secondly: Remaining quiet and listening attentively.
Thirdly: Understanding
The believer is not one who performs the ordained religious duties
superficially and avoids what is forbidden only, but he is one whose faith is
absolute, with no objection whatsoever arising in his heart and no obsession
dwelling in his soul. The more hardships he faces, the more his faith
He prays and worships Allaah, but he is tempted by women
What can be done about one who prays and fasts and worships Allaah a great
deal, and fears Him and obeys Him (as much as he can), but he is not able to
control his natural impulses or stop himself from forming relationships with
women or
What is the Punishment For Picturemakers? Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that
Allahs Messenger (SAW) said: Allah said: Who would be more unjust than
the one who tries to create the like of my creatures? Let them create an atom,
or let them create a grain or let them create a barley corn.
Ten Things We Waste
Tell a Friend 1. Our Knowledge: Wasted by not taking action with it
2. Our Actions: Wasted by committing them without sincerity.
3. Our Wealth: Wasted by using on things that will not bring us ajr (reward
from Allah). We waste our money, our status, our authority,
Waswas (Insinuating Thoughts) from ShaytanA person asked: "I am suffering from many insinuating thoughts (waswas) about the nature of Allah, the Almighty, may He, the Almighty, be glorified. There are thoughts going around in my mind that I
cannot utter because they do not fit
Make-Up Oh the daughter of the Ummah of the Prophet (SAW)! Oh mother who brings up sons and daughters of the nation and Oh my sister! Are you busy doing make up? What is this? Is it a lipstick in your hands? Perhaps you desire to apply it to your lips
you are sitting before the
As'salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
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As we are beginning our new year with the great month of Muharram in which there is the great day of `Ashourah that the Muslims fast in revival of the practice of the Prophet Mousa alaihi as-Salam, I thought
The Manners of Fasting
Ramadan comes with blessings to the Muslims. The reports from the Qur'an and
the Sunnah encourage an increase in action to get reward as we saw and also out
of gratefulness to Allah who says [in meaning]:
(He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and
The virtues of fasting in general and of Ramadan in particular
There are many virtues of Ramadan and fasting expressed in the Qur'an and in
the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam. If only one
of these virtues was told to us it would have been enough motivation to
RAMADAN - Mending habits and developing character
Ramadan is the month of heightened Allah-consciousness, of attaining taqwa
(piety), of training ourselves to be the best we can be; a month to initiate
improvement of reputation, character and for the cultivation of good habits.
People who
The Muslim Woman and Her Friends and Sisters in Islam
She loves them as sisters for the
sake of Allah (SWT)
The way in which the true Muslim woman relates to her friends and sister in
Islam is different from the way in which other women conduct their social
affairs. Her relationship with her
Beautification and AdornmentThe Qur'an lays down the code of conduct for women
in the following words:
And play your role by being in your houses and do not keep exhibiting your
beauty and decorations like what used to happen in the Jahiliyyah period
(before Islam). (33:33)Abu Bakr al-Jassas
How to be a Strong Muslim in Islam:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The
strong-man is not one who wrestles well but the strong man is one who controls
himself when he is in a fit of rage. (The book of Muslim, Book 32, Number
6313)
Abu Huraira
Preparing for Ramadan
O you who believe! Observing al-sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it
was prescribed for those before you, that you may become al-muttaqoon (the
pious).
(Quran al-Baqarah 2:183)
As the beautiful month of Ramadan approaches this year, there are several
Respect and honor your guests:
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said:
Narrated Abu Shuraih Al-Khuza'i: My ears heard and my heart grasped (the
statement which) the Prophet said, The period for keeping one's guest is three
days (and don't forget) his reward. It was asked, What is his
What does Allah Almighty say about Justice for all in an Islamic State?
The sections of this article are:
1- What does Allah Almighty say about Justice for all in an Islamic State?2- Allah Almighty will not show mercy on those who never show mercy on others.
Allah Almighty in the Noble
Our Sins after We Repent from Them
The Qurân and Sunnah speak frequently and emphatically about the fact that a worshipper who repents and asks forgiveness for his sins will be forgiven and will not be asked about those sins again. In fact, Allah tells us that those sins will be
Character and reputation
Character is not only the face in the mirror, but the real person behind the face. Character evolves from conscience; is sustained by conscience and is developed; piece by piece, with every thought, with every choice, and maintained with consistency and determination.
Shaykh Nassir-uddeen al-Albani Below, is an abridgement of the book "Muslim Women's Dress" by our Sheikh Nassir-uddeen al-Albani complied by Sheikh Mahmud Murad. Although the following provides the fiqh details of the dress of a Muslimah, the word "hijaab" itself needs to be understood. In
The word tabarraja means not only to beautify oneself, or to make oneself pretty, but also to display oneself, to play up to one's charms for the purpose of exciting desire. Imam ad-Dhahabi said in his book Kitaab al-Kabaa'ir (The Book of Great Sins): "Of the deeds woman is cursed for are
As'salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
Please save young muslim brother for the sake of Allah swt
Jazak Allahu Khair
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Subject: Please save my young brother, a muslim
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My Dear Sister Laila,
AssalamuAlaikum wa Rahmat
"Speak a good word or remain silent"
"Speak a good word or remain silent" Abû Hurayrah relates that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak a good word or remain silent. And whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should show
The Female Voice
The female voice, according to Islam, is also included in the category of Satar, i.e. it has to be concealed and NOT revealed. Since the female voice is an entity NOT to be displayed or advertised, it is NOT permissible for males to listen to women singing or even
Its Important to know The Manners Of Speech
Allah (swt) said:
F And follow not (O man, i.e., say not, or do not or witness not, etc.) that of which you have no knowledge e.g. ones saying: I have seen, while in fact he has not seen, or I have heard, while he has not heard). Verily! The
Good Manners
Spreading kindness in the home
Aaishah (RA) said: The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
When Allah (SWT) wills some good towards the people of a household, He introduces kindness among them. (Reported by Imaam Ahmad in al-Musnad, 6/71; Saheeh al-Jaami, 303)
According to
Recommendation with Regard to Women
From Riyad-us-Saliheen
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"... and live with them honourably". (An-Nisa 4:19)
"You will never be able to do perfect justice between wives even if it is your ardent desire, so do not incline too much to one of them (by giving her
As'salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
Here is something very nice, good to read at Fajr insha'Allah. Let this be a reminder to us.Islamic daily life
Have you prayed Fajr, every day with the group, in the Masjid?
Did you perform all of the prayers daily inside the Masjid, with
Sisterhood in Islam
As Muslims sisters strive to gain knowledge about their religion and endeavor to increase their Iman, there is one issue of importance that often seems to be neglected. This is the issue of Sisterhood in Islam. Sisters may greet each other, spend time socializing, give
Short Temper
Anger is a tendency that comes from the Shaitan. Only Allah (SWT) knows how much evil and sin results from it. Hence Islam has a great deal to say about this negative characteristic and the Prophet (SAW) described remedies for ridding oneself of this problem and limiting its
Bad Consequences of the Tongue
The Prophet (SAW) said,
"... I looked at Hell and saw that the majority of its inhabitants were women." (Al-Bukhari)
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) observed:
'O women, you should give charity and ask for much forgiveness for I saw you in bulk amongst the
The Palaces and Tents of Paradise
Allaah (swt) will build good and beautiful dwellings for the people of Paradise:
"and beautiful mansions in Gardens of everlasting bliss" [9:72]
In some places in the Qur'aan, Allaah (swt) described these dwellings as ghurafaat [chambers or dwellings]:
Heart Diseases:
1- Arterial Diseases.
2- Cardiomyopathy
3- Valvular lesion.
4- Arrhythmias.
5- Other diseases related to the heart and lungs.
1)Arterial Diseases:
Recently, It has been proved by medical research beyond any doubt , that well-known specific factors cause arterial diseases. I
"Speak a good word or remain silent"
"Speak a good word or remain silent" Abû Hurayrah relates that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak a good word or remain silent. And whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should show
Some of the lessons learnt from Quran that apply to our generalliving!
31. Do not backbite one another [49/12]32. When you meet each other, offer good wishes and blessings forsafety. One who conveys to you a message of safety and security andalso when a courteous greeting is offered to
As'salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
Patients
Volume 7, Book 70, Number 544:
Narrated 'Aisha:
(the wife of the Prophet) Allah's Apostle said, "No calamity befalls a Muslim but that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it, even though it were the prick he receives from a
`Uthman ibn `Affan ibn Abi al-`As ibn Umayya ibn `Abd Shams, Abu `Amr, Abu `Abd Allah, Abu Layla al-Qurashi al-Umawi (d. 35), the Prophet?s Friend, Amr al-Mu?minn, the third of the four Rightly-Guided Successors of the Prophet and third of the Ten promised Paradise. He is named Dhu
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, `Atiq ibn Abi Quhafa, Shaykh al-Islam, `Abd Allah ibn `Uthman ibn `Amir al-Qurashi al-Taymi (d. 13), the Prophets intimate friend after Allah, exclusive companion at the Prophets Basin (hawd) and in the Cave, greatest supporter, closest confidant, first spiritual
`Umar ibn al-Khattab ibn Nufayl ibn `Abd al-`Uzza ibn Rayyah, Shaykh al-Islam, Amir al-Muminin, Abu Hafs al-Qurashi al-`Adawi al-Faruq (d. 23). Among the Companions who narrated from him: `Ali, Ibn Mas`ud, Ibn `Abbas, Abu Hurayra, and especially his son Ibn `Umar upon whose narrations Malik
Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh) )
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 1:
Narrated Abu Said bin Al-Mu'alla:
While I was praying in the Mosque, Allah's Apostle called me but I did not respond to him. Later I said, "O Allah's Apostle! I was praying." He said, "Didn't
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 14:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Allah's Apostle said, "Noah will be called on the Day of Resurrection and he will say, 'Labbaik and Sa'daik, O my Lord!' Allah will say, 'Did you convey the Message?' Noah will say, 'Yes.' His nation will then be asked, 'Did he
As'salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
An excellent advise for muslim sisters
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As'salamu alaikum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatuh
The Historical Significance of Ashura
Muawiyah ibn Abu Sufyan (Radiyallahu 'anh) relates: I heard the Messenger of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) say: "It is the day of Ashura. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has not made fasting obligatory for you.
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 760:
Narrated Sahl:
A woman came to the Prophet and said, "I have come to present myself to you (for marriage)." She kept standing for a long period during which period the Prophet looked at her carefully. When she stayed for a Long period, a man said to the Prophet
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 742:
Narrated Said Al-Maqburi:
'Ubai bin Juraij said to 'Abdullah Ben 'Umar, "I see you doing four things which are not done by your friends." Ibn 'Umar said, "What are they, O Ibn Juraij?" He said, "I see that you do not touch except the two Yemenite corners of the
Dress
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 731:
Narrated Ali bin Abi Talib:
The Prophet gave me a silk suit. I went out wearing it, but seeing the signs of anger on his face, I tore it and distributed it among my wives.
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 732:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar:
'Umar saw a
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