Various Scholars
The Best Slaves of Allah in the Day of Judgement
The Best Slaves of Allah in the Day of Judgement
Praise is due to Allah the Almighty, peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet Muhammad, his Family, his Companions and whosoever follows him. The aim of Muslim in this life is to prepare for the Day of Judgement. This preparation requires ...
Meaning of the word Taaghoot
Q: My question is, does the term
Taaghoot include objects that do not call the people to worship
them, like the sun, trees, idols, stones? Also, are righteous
Muslims, like Imaam Shafi', are they called Taaghoot if the people
worship them or their graves?
A: Praise be to Allaah.
Not ...
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 ReadingProphet Saleh
God said in Quran that Prophets and Messengers were sent to every nation on earth and that they all spread the same message - to worship One God, alone, without partners, sons, or daughters. The majority of Prophets mentioned in the Quran and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad are recognisable, ...
Continue ReadingThe Story of Adam (part 4 of 5)
Adam and Eve left Paradise and began their life on earth. God had prepared them in many ways. He gave them the experience of struggling against the whisperings and schemes of Satan. He taught Adam the names of everything and instructed him in its ...
Meaning of belief in al-Qadar (the divine will and decree)
Q: What is the meaning of belief in
al-Qadar (the divine will and decree)?.
A: Praise be to Allaah.
Qadar means that Allaah has decreed everything that happens in the
universe according to His prior knowledge and the dictates of His
wisdom.
Belief in al-Qadar includes four things:
1 - The ...
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