Encouragement to give ongoing charity (sadaqah jaariyah)
Question:
I would like some information explaining what is meant by ongoing
charity (sadaqah jaariyah) and encouragement to do
it.
Answer:
Praise be to
Allaah.
Allaah has created man to worship Him. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And I (Allaah) created not the ...
Continue ReadingThe Great Virtue of Ramadan
In the name of Allaah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Al-Jum'ah, Ramadaan 5 , 1421 A.H. (December 8, 2000)
All praise is due to Allah Who made the succession of day and night a lesson for those who reflect. I thank him for his ... Continue Reading
A Small House
How many of us, long before even getting married start planning on what kind of house we want to live in? We all have an idea of the perfect little cottage that we'll insha'Allah own one day. We mentally design and decorate our house .. Once that dream is achieve, don't we take care of it?
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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 ...
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 ...
The Evil of Smoking
Unfortunately, while the West has long realized the dangers of smoking and attempted to reduce it, in the ... Continue Reading
The Objective Reasoning and The Convincing Islam
Muhammad, the prophet of Islam followed the footsteps of earlier prophets like Abraham, Moses, Jacob and Jesus. He was a descendant of Abraham, and the core principles of Islam are those taught by all prophets from Noah to Jesus. All prophets before Muhammad focused on a ... Continue Reading
Ayesha a 14 years old New Muslimah!
Here is an Interview between us and Sister Stephanie (She is now
'ayesha) a 14 years old
Muslimah from England.
- As-Salamu Alaikum
wa alaikum as-salam
- Dear sister, would you mind giving our readers a brief introduction about yourself?
My Name is 'Ayesha (Stephanie). I am a UK citizen ...
Continue ReadingNeglecting prayer out of laziness
Q: If you do not pray salat out of
laziness on purpose, are you a kafir or just a bad Muslim? Please
answer.
A: Praise be to Allaah.
Imaam Ahmad said that the one who does not pray because of laziness
is a kaafir. This is the more correct view and is that indicated by
the evidence of the Book ...
Types Of Hajj
Ifrad
Making Hajj only in the prescribed months of Hajj
1. Starting Ihram and Reaching Miqat
Starting Ihram
SEQUENCE:
Step 1
If you are traveling by air or sea you have two options:
(a) put on Ihram before leaving
(b) put on Ihram on the flight/ship before passing over ...
Of Malls and Mus'ab bin 'Umair
By: Umm Rashid
Big city, bright lights. Cars flash in fast lanes. Young Muslims are getting ready to hit the "night scene". Branded shoes and designer clothes in place, clutching the latest mobile gizmos and sporting the trendiest watches, their perfume smells --- more than anything else - of ...
Continue ReadingOmar and the Egyptian: Unparalleled Justice
A man from the Copts(1)came to Omar ibn al-Khattab(2)in Al-Madinah(3), and said, "O Commander of the Faithful! I seek refuge in you from oppression." Omar replied, "You have sought refuge where it is to be sought." The Egyptian said, "I was racing the son of `Amr ibn al-`Aas(4), and ... Continue Reading
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