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 ...

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The 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 ...

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Translation 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 ...

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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, ...

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A tear in Ramadan

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Praise only be to Allah, and peace and blessings be on his last Prophet, and so:

I shed a tear in Ramadan on those who don't consider the sacredness of the month, and his virtues and merits, not only they meet it- as the other months- ...

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Translation 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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The Purification of the Soul - SINCERITY

Compiled from the works of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Ibn Al-Qayyim
al-Jawziyya, and Abu Hamid al-Ghazali.



SINCERITY


Sincerity is the freeing of one's intentions from all
impurities in order to come nearer to Allah. It is to
ensure that the intentions behind all acts of worship and
...

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The Best of Both Worlds

So whosoever is granted the provision of guidance, piety, well-being and contentment has indeed achieved true happiness, and has acquired all that could be possibly sought after, as well as being saved from all that is dreadful and frightening ... more

Forgiveness for All Previous Sins

When someone converts to Islam, God forgives all of his previous sins and evil deeds. A man called Amr came to the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, and said, «Give me your right hand so that I may give you my pledge of loyalty.» The Prophet stretched out his ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Yunus (2)

(53) (53) And they ask information of you, [O Muḥammad], "Is it true?" Say, "Yes, by my Lord. Indeed, it is truth; and you will not cause failure [to Allāh]."

 

(54) (54) And if each soul that wronged had everything on earth, it would offer it in ransom. And they will confide regret when they ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Israa (2)

(61) (61) And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate to Adam," and they prostrated, except for Iblees.[759] He said, "Should I prostrate to one You created from clay?"

[759]- See footnote to 2:34.

 

(62) (62) [Iblees] said, "Do You see this one whom You have honored above me? If You ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-A'raaf (1)

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem, Ṣād.[363]

[363]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) [This is] a Book revealed to you, [O Muḥammad] - so let there not be in your breast distress therefrom - that you may warn thereby and as a reminder to the believers.

 

(3) (3) Follow, [O mankind], what has been revealed ...

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