What is meant by udhiyah (sacrifice)? Is it obligatory or Sunnah?

Praise be to Allaah.

The word udhiyah means an animal of the 'an'aam class (i.e., camel, cow, sheep or goat) that is slaughtered during the days of Eid al-Adha because of the Eid and as an act of worship, intending to ...

Important Advice for pilgrims

Dear pilgrims, we praise Allah for having guided you to the Hajj of His House. May He accept from all of us our good deeds, and increase His reward for us and for you. The following advice is being offered to you in the hope that Allah will accept from all of ...

Summary

1. The obligation of being sincere in intention, words and actions and how to attain this.
   2) Jihaad is of two kinds:
   i. Against ones base-desires.
   ii. Against the enemies of Islaam.
   3) The enemies of Islaam are lying in wait for us.
   4) How the enemies of Islaam are ...

Q: What are the most prominent characteristics of the saved group? If a person is lacking in any of these characteristics does that mean that he is not one of the saved group?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The most prominent characteristic of the saved group is adherence to the way of the ...