Category: Aqeedah (Islamic Faith)

The Conditions of Laa ilaaha illa-Allaah

The Conditions of Laa ilaaha illa-Allaah

Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

The first condition is knowledge, in the sense of negating what is negated in the Shahaadah and affirming what is affirmed therein - as opposed to being ignorant of that.

Allaah says (interpretation of the meanings):
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The real meaning of 'uboodiyyah (true submission to Allaah)

Q: I read in question no.11804 that the purpose for which mankind was created was to devote their worship to Allaah alone. Can you explain to me the real meaning of worship?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Praise be to Allaah and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allaah.

'Ibaadah ...

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True Monotheistic Concepts - Tawheed, Shirk, Islam

True Monotheistic Concepts - Tawheed, Shirk, Islam

Based on a Document By: AbuBakr Karolia - December 26, 1999

Tawheed (montheism)
The term is derived from the three consonants root w-h-d, which serves as the vehicle for the basic concept of 'oneness,' or 'unity," along with the closely ...
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Reasons for the punishment in the grave

Q: I would like to ask about the sins for which the one who does them will be punished in the grave.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

There are many reasons for which people may be punished in their graves, which Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) listed and said:

Some people may wonder ...

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No God but God

No God but God

Salman ibn Fahd al-'Awdah


Allah is the name of the only true God, the one whom the believers worship with full sincerity and devotion, giving their hearts and their worship to no other.

Allah tells us: {Say: Truly, my worship, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are for ...
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Are You Prepared for Death?

Many people ask about life after death - this one came from S.W. He asks the question about "Preparing for Death":

"Dear Bridge to Faith:
I am trying to make a list of things to do before I die and would like some suggestions?
Could you please comment as to what Islam says about death?"
Thank ...

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THE LORD OF THE WORLDS



Q: Who is the lord of the worlds?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Allaah alone is the Lord, the Creator, the Provider… the Sovereign, the Controller… the All-Knowing, All-Wise… the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all that exists… The All-Hearing, All-Seeing… The Subtle and Courteous, the ...

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Ruling on horoscopes

Q: I know that it is haram to read horoscopes as only ALLAH (swt) knows what the future holds for us and since I have found this out, I have, Alhamdu Lilah, stopped reading my horoscope. Is dream interpretation also haram or is it allowd. I dreamt that I was kidnapped and then I also dreamt ...
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The Nature of Life in the Grave

Q: When it is said that the dead person is alive in the grave, is that the same as his former life (is he alive in the same way)? How many of his senses are restored to him? For how long does he stay alive in the grave? If the dead person is questioned in a physical sense, how does that apply ...
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Creation is in Need of Allah

Creation is in Need of Allah

Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah

Written by Dr. Saleh as-Saleh based on Ighathat ul Lahfan (1/6-42) of Ibn ul Qayyim
© Dar Al-Bukhari


Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize ...

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Ruling on hating the Sahaabah

Q: I was having a discussion with some people about the Sahaabah (may Allaah be pleased with them), and he told me that it was possible for any one of us to hate any one of the Sahaabah without that contradicting Islam. He said perhaps that (hating the Sahaabah) may put a person beyond the pale ...

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Polytheism in Supplication

Shirk ad-Du'aa (Polytheism in Supplication)

Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid


Question: Ya sheikh, I have question regarding the tawasul, I was telling someone that seeking tawasul at graves and asking the person who died to make dua to Allah it's wrong, he told me what is wrong with if I asked ...

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