Episode 8: A Spotlight on Aqabah pledges

Sheikh Abdullateaf Al-Ghamdi: Allah planted stout seeds which strengthened Islam greatly. When Quraysh rejected his religion, He the Mighty allowed the light of his call to shine on all regions of earth. Abu-Zar (may Allah be pleased with him) heard about the prophet and his Call in Mecca.

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Muslim Women in History - Jamilah bint Thabit ibn Abi'l-Aflah

Jamilah bint Thabit ibn Abi'l-Aflah
 

Jamilah bint Thabit ibn Abi'l-Aflah, sister of 'Asim, wife of Umar ibn al-Khattab, was also called Umm 'Asim. Her name used to be 'Assiyah (means "intractable") and the Prophet changed it to Jamilah (means "beautiful"). After she embraced Islam, she ...

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The Story of Ismail (Ishmael) - Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir

One day, Abraham woke up and asked his wife Hajar to get her son and prepare for a long journey. In a few days Abraham started out with his wife Hajar and their son Ishmael. The child was still nursing and not yet weaned.

Abraham walked through cultivated land, desert, and ...

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Gems from Imam Sufyan al-Thawri

Imam Sufyan Abu ‘Abdillah al-Thawri the Leader of the Believers in Hadith, The Ascetic of the Ummah, and its Faqīh, said ... more

The Third Virtue of the Day of Arafah: Second Oath

Born on the Day of Arafah

The Third Virtue of the Day of Arafah: Second Oath

Sheikh Hany Hilmy
Wednesday, 03 December 2008


Allah all Mighty said: {وَالْفَجْرِ (1) وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ (2) وَالشَّفْعِ وَالْوَتْرِ} {By the dawn* By the ten ...
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Complete vs. acceptable ghusl

Q: I do ghusl following menses as follows:
1- I form the intention to purify myself in my heart, without uttering it out loud.
2- I start by standing beneath the shower and letting the water flow all over my body.
3- I wash my entire body using a loofah and soap, including the private parts.
4- ...

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Understanding Our Love for Allah & for His Messenger

Understanding Our Love for Allah & for His Messenger

Abd al-Rahmân al-Barrâk

All praise is due to Allah.
Allah says: {Say (O Muhammad): If you do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins} [Sûrah Imrân: 31].

This verse affirms the believer's love for Allah as ...
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The Fitrah of Children: Signs and Proofs

Posted by: Mustapha Himi, June 3, 2012 ... more

Eat and drink, but be not excessive

Allah says: "O children of Adam, take your adornment to every mosque. Eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess." [Sûrah al-A`râf: 31]

There are a number of etiquettes related to fasting. One of these is for the fasting person to be moderate in ... Continue Reading

Ruling on democracy and elections

Ruling on democracy and elections and participating in that system

 

 
What is the ruling on democracy and taking a leadership role in parliament or other levels of the democratic government? What is the ruling regarding voting for someone in democracy? How was the Islamic state ...
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Why Palestine?

This article was written in response to the following question: Why only Palestine? ... more

Ruling on helping the kuffaar against the Muslims

 

 

A Muslim businessman has been offered a golden opportunity to sell equipment and food or to sign a contract to do maintenance on vehicles and equipment for an army that is waging war against the Muslims. What is the ruling on doing such business?

 
 
Praise be to Allaah.
 
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