Various Scholars
Allahs Command Ordering Obedience to His Apostle
Translation of the meanings of surah An-Nahl (1)
(1) (1) The command of Allāh is coming,[690] so be not impatient for it. Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him.
[690]- Literally, "has come," indicating the certainty and nearness of the Last Hour.
(2) (2) He sends down the angels, with the inspiration [i.e., revelation] of ...
Continue ReadingSally, Ex-Catholic, Philippines
I was brought up in a devout Catholic family and raised with
Catholic values and traditions. At fifteen, I entered the
monastery. While inside the monastery, I was happy because I could
perform my duties as a nun and the people around me including my
family were also pleased with me.
Until ...
Reciting al-Faatihah during prayer
Q: My question relates to the correct
manner of praying Farz salaat behind an Imaam, specifically the
recital of surah Al Fatiha.
1. Is it obligatory on us to quietly recite surah Al Fatiha whilst
the Imaam recites it aloud, during the first and second rakaat of a
farz prayer?
2. Is it ...
The Fitrah
When a child is born, it has with it a natural belief in God. This natural belief is called in Arabic the "Fitrah".[1] If the child were left alone, it would grow up aware of God in His oneness, but all children are affected by the pressures of their environment whether directly or indirectly. ...
Continue ReadingDo Not Forget Mum
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A woman is naturally endowed to endure the physical, mental, and emotional stress of bearing a child in her womb for nine months. She has a heart endowed with love and compassion, and as a new mother, her eyes are made for sleepless nights, while her days are filled with ...
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 ...
Continue ReadingStars that Hide and Move Swiftly
So verily, I swear by the stars that recede (i.e.disappear during the day and appear during the night), And by the (cleaning) stars that move swiftly and hide themselves. Allah, the Almighty, says: [So verily, I swear by the stars that recede (i.e. disappear during the day and appear during the ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah An-Nahl (2)
(61) (61) And if Allāh were to impose blame on the people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left upon it [i.e., the earth] any creature, but He defers them for a specified term. And when their term has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it].
(62) (62) And ...
Continue ReadingThe Death of the People of Hell
Q: Will anyone
die in Hell? Is there any saheeh hadeeth to that effect or not? If
it is true, then what is the nature of this death, and to whom will
it happen?
A: It
was reported in Saheeh Muslim that Aboo Sa'eed al-Khudree (may
Allaah be pleased with him) said: "The Messenger of Allaah ...
Translation of the meanings of surah Yunus (1)
(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[510] These are the verses of the wise[511] Book.
[510]- See footnote to 2:1. [511]- The adjective "wise" expresses the qualities of will, purpose, discrimination and precision.
(2) (2) Have the people been amazed that We revealed [revelation] to a man from among them, ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Yusuf (2)
(58) (58) And the brothers of Joseph came [seeking food], and they entered upon him; and he recognized them, but he was to them unknown.[602]
[602]- Due to the change in his appearance over the years.
(59) (59) And when he had furnished them with their supplies, he said, "Bring me a brother of ...
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