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Moon Sighting Update
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهMoon Sighting UpdateSHA'BAAN 1430 A.H.First Night: Night of Thursday 23rd July, 2009First Day: Day of Friday 24th July, 2009RAJAB 1430 (AH) - Last MonthThe Month of Rajab completed 30 days s...
Before Ramadhan
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهPeace & Blessing be upon Prophet Muhammad, His Family and Companions._________________________________One of the distinguishing features of Ramadan is forgiveness!!!It's a wonderful time...
Ramadhaan Part 5
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهThings that are to be avoided while Fasting• It is not permissible for a fasting person to lie, give false witness or statements, backbite, slander or do immoral, indecent or shameful acts...
Ramadhaan Part 4
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهSunnah Acts of Fasting• It is Sunnah to take Sihri (small meal) in the morning before observing the fast. The Prophet (S.A.) himself said, “Take Sihri for certainly there are blessings i...
Ramadhaan Part 3
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهVirtues of Fasting (Saum)Fasting is a great act of ‘Ibaadah in Islaam which is not done for any physical or medical reason but solely for the pleasure of Allah. The only purpose for which ...
Ramadhaan Part 2
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهVirtues of RamadhaanSalmaan (R.A.) states that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.) addressed them on the last day of Sha’baan saying: “O people, there comes upon you now a month in which lies ...
Moon Sighting Update
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهSHA'BAAN 1430 A.H.First Night: Night of Thursday 23rd July, 2009First Day: Day of Friday 24th July, 2009RAJAB 1430 (AH) - Last MonthThe Month of Rajab completed 30 days since the moon to com...
The Conditions of 'Laa ilaaha illallaah, Muhammadun Rasoolullaah' - Part 2
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهACCEPTANCE - QUBOOLThe recognition that Islaam is the Truth must be fulfilled with acceptance against false pride, arrogance and disdainfulness. Adherence to the Qur'aan and the authentic Su...
The Conditions of 'Laa ilaaha illallaah, Muhammadun Rasoolullaah' - Part 1
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهLaa ilaaha illallaah ('There is no deity worth of being worshipped Except Allaah) is known as the first part of the Shahaadah (The Testification of Faith). It is the first principle in the b...
Punishments for Women!
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهHazrat Ali Radi Allahu anhu said that once he and Bibi Fatima Radi Allahu anha went to visit Rasoolallah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.Rasoolallah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sall...
Have You Given This A Thought?
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاتهhave you ever stopped & pondered on your life?maybe at the end of the day?or maybe at the end of the week?do you forget that we're only here temporarily?that this is all just like a drea...
“Fear Allah Wherever You Are”
Abû Dharr al-Ghifârî and Mu`âdh b, Jabal relate that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Fear Allah wherever you are. Follow up a bad deed with a good deed and it will blot it out. And deal with people in a good manner.” [ Sunan al-Tirmidh...
Al-Wahn, A Deadly Disease
On the authority of Thawbaan , the Prophet said:"The People will soon summon one another to attack you as people when eating invite others to share their food." Someone asked, "Will that be because of our small numbers at that time?" He replied, "No,...
They Pray & Fast but are Sinful & Say: "Allah is Merciful" - Sheikh Khâlid Husayn
People who commit sinful deeds have many different ways of looking at their sins. When we wish to call them to what is right and have them give up their sinful ways, we must understand their way of thinking and approach them accordinglyOne group of p...
Reminder To Fast
This is a reminder to all my Muslim brothers & sisters to fast the day of Arafah (this Sunday Dec 7th, according to Makkah's date).It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and prayer of ...
No People Introduce A Bid'ah But.. (taken with permission from a dear sister)
I remember, last year during Hajj, I met an Arab sister. She happened to be in the same camp as I was, during our stay in Mina, and as Hajj was ending, we were sad to see each other go. Going through the Hajj rituals had brought us close together. Ju...
Selflessness Of The Ansar
By Imam Ibn Kathir, Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Abridged), Volume 9 (And there is also a share in this booty) for the poor emigrants, who were expelled from their homes and their property, seeking bounties from Allah and (His) good pleasure, and helping Allah...
Knowledge Cannot Be Gained By Resting
By Ahmad as-Swayyan I once was contemplating the great scientific efforts that the first generations of Muslim ancestors are known for. I was extremely surprised at the strength of memorisation they possessed and at their great ability to retrieve in...
Each of us has a Bank called "T I M E" - Abdur Rahman Meda
Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala says in:(the interpretation of the meaning)Surah Al 'Asr(Time Through The Ages)103:1-3By (the Token of)Time (through the Ages),Verily ManIs in loss,Except such as have FaithAnd do righteous deeds,In the mutual teachingOf ...
Is Allah Pleased with Me? by Sheikh Sâlih al-Zahrânî
It should be known that obedience to Allah is one of the chief reasons for attaining Allah’s pleasure, while disobedience to Him is a reason for being subject to His wrath. This point is emphasized repeatedly in the Qur’ân and Sunnah.Allah says:...
Allah Won't Ask You...
1. Allah won't ask what kind of car you drove, but will ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation. 2. Allah won't ask what your highest salary was, but will ask if you compromised your character or morals to obtain t...
I'm Too Busy!!
Let's ponder upon this...."People throw away what they could have,By insisting on perfection-- which they cannot have,And looking for it where they will never find it."With the Name of ALLAH Most Gracious, Most MercifulI'M TOO BUSY Everyday as I wake...
Impartial Search For Truth, Avoiding Bias And Observing The Accepted Ethics Of Debate... by Shaykh Saleh Abdullah bin Humaid
What ensures a straightforward and fruitful debate is a resolute search for truth, not allowing one's own desires or the public's to take control. A sensible person, Muslim or non-Muslim, is expected to seek truth and to avoid error sincerely. Mos...
Advice to the Students of Knowledge - Shaykh Saalih Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Finally, I sincerely advise, myself first, and my Muslim brothers, especially the students of knowledge not to make haste and be quick when a new issue befalls a person until he verifies the situation, gains knowledge and then speaks, so that he do...
Respect for Thought - Fethullah Gulen
Criticizing and objecting to everything means an attempt to destruction. If you do not like something try to make something better than it. Being destructive causes ruins while being constructive brings about prosperity. Give value to every word i...
Avoid Distractions
Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said,“Allah the Exalted said, "O Son of Adam! Busy yourself in worshiping Me, and I will fill your chest with riches and dissipate your meekness. Otherwise, I will fill y...
Does Ramadhan End With Eid al-Fitr?
Most assuredly you would get a "yes" answer from every Muslim you ask as to whether Ramadhan ends with 'Eid Al-Fitr. Concerning the injunctions for abstaining from food, drink and sexual contact with our spouses during the daytime, these could be e...
Alwida ya shahrul ramadhan
Sorry 2 disturb but it is your guest Ramadaan here ….Just want 2 thank you 4 entertaining me this month,But as I depart, with tears …..I Beg of you 2 entertain my brother Shawaal &The rest of them as you have me.Please don't fold up your musa...
What After Ramadan?...
We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Qur'an, taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire. Have we fulfilled the requirements of taqwa and graduated fr...
