The End

I barely knew him, I have seen him in the mosque for some days at different times and for many others I have not. I warmly greeted him and I was keen to know him. Until one day after Al-'Asr (noon prayer), I stood chatting with a colleague outside the mosque while he was coming. He greeted him ... Continue Reading

The masjid was full with whom she invited to Islam

"Today I heard about the death of a very dear person to me (my beloved teacher). She looked after me when I first came to this country, I was 14 years old and she was 50 years old. She used to take me with her to her weekly classes then drop me off home... ... more

Appointing an ameer (leader)

What is the ruling on appointing someone as an ameer when not travelling, such as when a group of young men are sharing a flat or in a camp that is held within the city or elsewhere?

 
Praise be to Allaah.
 
The reports that have been narrated concerning appointing an ameer refer ...
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The Fatal Combination

The Fatal Combination: The Wind of Negligence and Desire! ... more

How to serve Islam?


I want to serve my religion, what should I do?

Praise be to Allaah.

1 - You can serve Islam by having a correct resolve and sincere intention, for Allaah blesses an action that is done sincerely for His sake alone, even if it is little. Sincere devotion, if it becomes a constant feature of ...

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Heinz, Ex-Christian, UK


Abdul Hakeem Heinz was brought up in the south of London. He was first introduced to Islam at the tender age of seven when his mother embraced Islam.

Years later he traveled and lived in Egypt for a few years and further developed his knowledge and understanding of Islam as well as his skills ...

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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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The book Ihya' 'Uloom al-Deen

Q: Do you advise us to read the book Ihya' 'Uloom al-Deen by Shaykh Abu Haamid al-Ghazzaali?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Shaykh al-Islam [Ibn Taymiyah] was asked about this book, and he replied as follows:
"With regard to the books Qoot al-Quloob and the similar book al-Ihya', which speak of the ...

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Why do Muslims fast?

Q: I live in England, and I often get asked by many non-muslims, why do muslims fast? I know that I should know this answer, but I do not know what to say exactly. What should I give as an answer?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

We Muslims fast the month of Ramadaan because Allaah has ...

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The Things that Nullify One's Faith

The Things that Nullify One's Faith

Brothers and sisters! You must be aware that there are things that nullify your Islam. We will mention here the ten most common ones. Please be mindful of them.

The First: Associating partners with Allah (shirk). Allah, the Most High says:
{إِنَّهُ ...

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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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Freemasonry and ruling on joining the Masons

Q: What is Freemasonry, and what is the ruling on it in Islam?, What is the ruling on joining the Masons?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Freemasonry is a secret political society whose goal is to put an end to all religions and good morals, and to replace them with man-made laws and non-religious ...

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