Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Maaida (2)
(57) (57) O you who have believed, take not those who have taken your religion in ridicule and amusement among the ones who were given the Scripture before you nor the disbelievers as allies. And fear Allāh, if you should [truly] be believers.
(58) (58) And when you call to prayer, they take ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah An-Nisaa (2)
(101) (101) And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer,[215] [especially] if you fear that those who disbelieve may disrupt [or attack] you.[216] Indeed, the disbelievers are ever to you a clear enemy.
[215]- The four rakʿah prayers are ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Al-Hijr
(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[668] These are the verses of the Book and a clear Qur’ān [i.e., recitation].
[668]- See footnote to 2:1.
(2) (2) Perhaps those who disbelieve will wish[669] that they had been Muslims.
[669]- On the Day of Judgement or at the time of death.
(3) (3) Let them eat and ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Hud (1)
(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[546] [This is] a Book whose verses are perfected and then presented in detail from [one who is] Wise and Aware[547]
[546]- See footnote to 2:1. [547]- Refer to footnotes of 6:18.
(2) (2) [Through a messenger, saying], "Do not worship except Allāh. Indeed, I am to you ...
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The Best Supplication for Seeking Forgiveness
Various Scholars
Muslim Women in History - Umm Aban bint Utbah
Umm Aban bint Utbah
She journeyed to Syria and witnessed its opening to Islam with her brother Abu Hashim and her husband Aban ibn Sa'id. She was widowed on the day of the Battle of Ajnadayn. It is said that they were together no more than two nights before she was widowed. Another ...
Continue ReadingFawzia Abdul-Rahim Mohamed (Um Sajid)
A short story about Tawkul
{وَأُفَوِّضُ أَمْرِي إِلَى اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَصِيرٌ بِالْعِبَادِ} [غافر44]
(Interpretation of the Meaning): "And I entrust my affair to Allah . Indeed, Allah is Seeing of [His] servants."
[Surat Ghafir, Verse 44]
One of the ...
Continue ReadingA message to the vacationer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Blessed
brother
This message is written by the
ink of love, I poured my soul in every word wishing that it will
reach the bottom of your heart. I implore you to accompany me with
your mind, the mind which prevents you from committing ...
Hajj (Its definition, status, ruling and conditions)
Christmas - For Muslims??
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Thursday, 07 December 2006
What is this - Christmas?
The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or
"Christ's Mass". Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus
for members of the Christian religion. Most historians peg the
first ...
Status of the righteous forefathers in Hajj
All praise is due to Allah, Who enjoined upon His servants pilgrimage to His ancient house, although He Almighty is Free of all needs. And prayers and peace of Allah be upon our prophet Muhammad, the perfect model imitated by performers of Hajj and 'Umra, and upon all his family and companions ...
Continue ReadingTawassul: Islamic vs. bid'ah
Q: aslamu
aleyka
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 pious person during his life to make Dua and when he
died I asked him ...
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