Category: Aqeedah (Islamic Faith)
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):
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ruling on horoscopes
The Nature of Life in the Grave
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 ...
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 ...
Continue ReadingPolytheism 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 ...