The prohibition on fasting in the second half of Sha'baan


Q: Is it permissible to fast after halfway through Sha’baan? Because I heard that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade fasting after halfway through Sha’baan.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Abu Dawood (3237), al-Tirmidhi (738) and Ibn Naajah (1651) narrated ...

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Attending the funeral of a non-Muslim relative

 

Attending the funeral of a non-Muslim relative in the church

 

 
I am a new muslim and my parents and relatives are muslim. One of my relative has dies recently and i was very close to her. I like to know if i can attend her funeral in church? I won’t say any words during prayer ...
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‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Al-Fârûq

In this tour we will be in the company of the second man in Islam, after the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, and after Abu Bakr As-Siddîq. This is the man whose name is paired with justice and truth, strength and courage, and asceticism and godliness. His name is linked to piety, observing and fearing Allah, and crying out of fearing Him. This man is known for his intuition and intelligence, his accuracy of vision and insight, of being conscientious, and of conquering the desires of the self. ... more

The Virtues of the Seal of the Prophets

"How ugly for the Muslims to fail to know of the virtues of their Prophet, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him. It is a shame that they do not know what Allah, Glorified and Exalted, has singled him out from the miracles and honors in this worldly life and the Hereafter." ... more

The Guide for Pilgrim

The Islamic Institute of promoting awareness of Hajj is pleased to introduce to you this brief guide which contains the most important things that must be known by the pilgrim concerning the rituals of his Hajj and 'Umrah. ... more

How many gods do you worship?

Verily, Allah is One, Self-Sufficient Master, never accepts having a rival. ... more

What is Zinah?

There are two types of Zina; hidden and open ... more

30 Steps to Warm up for Ramadan

This is a month that most people are inattentive to, falls between the months of Rajjab and Ramadan. It is a month where deeds ascend to the lord of the Realms, and I like my deeds to ascend while Fasting. [Reported by Al-Nasa'i and declared Hasan (good)] ... more

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