Major principles in Islam: Seeking the Halal
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Major principles in Islam: Seeking the Halal

Halal Earnings and Income – al kasb al halal Seeking an income is known in Arabic as الكسب (al-kasb), which literally means “earning.” From a Sharia perspective there are many aspects to earning such as how to earn a halal income and avoiding acquiring any wealth through haram means. The first scholar to write on…

Should you recite Surah Yaseen for the dying?
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Should you recite Surah Yaseen for the dying?

There are multiple hadith regarding Surah Yaseen. Though there are different opinions on their levels of authenticity, the number of hadith on Surah Yaseen are evidence for its recommendation. In particular, in an authentic hadith, the Prophet (peace be on him) recommended reciting it when someone is dying. Ma’qil ibn Yasar (may Allah be pleased…

Which 12 Rakahs earn a house in Paradise?
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Which 12 Rakahs earn a house in Paradise?

  There are simple deeds that carry extraordinary rewards. One of these is performing the voluntary prayers that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) consistently prayed alongside the obligatory prayers. In a beautiful hadith, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever prays twelve rakahs in a day and night, a house will…

The Seven Tactics of Oppressors: from the Story of Musa (peace be upon him) and Firaun
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The Seven Tactics of Oppressors: from the Story of Musa (peace be upon him) and Firaun

Throughout history, oppression has followed predictable patterns, and tyrants have repeated the same tactics to silence dissent and maintain their grip on power. The exchange between Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) and Firaun depicted in Surat Ash-Shu’ara, offers a blueprint of oppression that we still see being used today. Allah Almighty commanded Musa (peace…

What do you pray before the Jumu’ah salah?
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What do you pray before the Jumu’ah salah?

It is recommended to pray Tahiyyatul Masjid (two rak’ahs to greet the mosque.) when you enter the mosque. Additionally it is recommended to pray Sunnah before Jumu’ah (either 2 or 4 rak’ahs). You may combine the intention of Tahiyyatul Masjid with the Sunnah ra’kahs. So if you pray 2 rak’ahs intending both Tahiyyatul Masjid and…

Can you do hajj, umrah or tawaf on behalf of someone else?
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Can you do hajj, umrah or tawaf on behalf of someone else?

  Can you perform Umrah or Tawaf on behalf of someone else? Can you perform Umrah or Tawaf on behalf of a loved one who has passed away or someone unable to go themselves? The answer is: yes, you can. Here’s what you need to know. Performing Umrah for someone else (Umrah Badal) You can…

hypocrite
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Beware of the smooth-tongued hypocrites

What did the Prophet (peace be upon him) fear the most for his Ummah? Imran bin Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: روى البزار والطبراني في المعجم الكبير عن عمران بن حصين رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم…

What is the correct way to sit during salah?

What is the correct way to sit during salah?

Salah is a prescriptive form of worship. It is performed in accordance with the way the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed it. Based on the various hadith that recorded the way the Prophet (peace be upon him) sat during his salah, different schools of thought vary in their understanding. As all schools follow authentic…

The qualities of the righteous and the qualities of the corrupt
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The qualities of the righteous and the qualities of the corrupt

In Surat Nur, Allah Almighty stated: ‫فِی بُیُوتٍ أَذِنَ ٱللَّهُ أَن تُرۡفَعَ وَیُذۡكَرَ فِیهَا ٱسۡمُهُۥ یُسَبِّحُ لَهُۥ فِیهَا بِٱلۡغُدُوِّ وَٱلۡـَٔاصَالِ ‬ (Such light shines) in houses which Allah has permitted to be raised up and in which His name is remembered. Highly exalting Him therein, mornings and before sunset, (24:36) ‫رِجَالࣱ لَّا تُلۡهِیهِمۡ تِجَـٰرَةࣱ وَلَا…

Major Principles of Islam: Conceal the faults of others
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Major Principles of Islam: Conceal the faults of others

One of the principles that is important in Islam: the concept of “satr,” which is concealing faults and mistakes. This concept applies in two directions: personal and private mistakes, and the mistakes or sins of others. Satr – concealing faults Concealing faults is one of the main principles in Islam. Islam encourages us to conceal…

Major Principles of Islam – Leave what doesn’t concern you
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Major Principles of Islam – Leave what doesn’t concern you

Leaving what does not concern you is one of the main principles of Islam. In the very famous hadith, reported by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “Part of the excellence of a someone’s Islam is that he leaves what does not concern him.”…