Major Principles in Islam: Chastity and honour (part 1)

Major Principles in Islam: Chastity and honour (part 1)

Chastity and honour is a huge and important topic. First, we will look at why we have prohibitions and boundaries in Islam. Why did Allah Almighty talk about chastity and honour in the Quran, and how did the Prophet (peace be upon him) apply these teachings? We will address the balance between desire and soul,…

Building a strong nation but becoming strong believers
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Building a strong nation but becoming strong believers

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: عن أبي هُريرة رضي الله تعالى عنه قال: قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: “الْمُؤْمِنُ القَوِيُّ خَيْرٌ وَأَحَبُّ إلى اللهِ مِنَ المُؤْمِنِ الضَّعِيفِ، وفي كُلٍّ خَيْرٌ. احْرِصْ علَى ما يَنْفَعُكَ، وَاسْتَعِنْ باللَّهِ وَلَا تَعْجِزْ، وإنْ أَصَابَكَ شَيءٌ، فلا تَقُلْ: لو أَنِّي…

Insincerity ruins the reward of good deeds

Insincerity ruins the reward of good deeds

The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned the ummah against one of the most dangerous threats to their deeds. قال رسول الله صلّى الله عليه وسلم: “إنَّ أخْوَفَ ما أخافُ عليكم الشِّركُ الأصْغَرُ، قالوا: وما الشِّركُ الأصْغَرُ يا رسولَ اللهِ؟ قال: الرِّياءُ؛ يقولُ اللهُ عزَّ وجلَّ لهم يومَ القِيامةِ إذا جُزِيَ الناسُ بأعمالِهم: اذْهَبوا إلى…

Can you leave more to a child with special needs than their other children in your will?
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Can you leave more to a child with special needs than their other children in your will?

Islamic inheritance laws are not based on human judgement or personal preference—they are set by Allah in the Quran with wisdom, justice, and compassion. Once a person passes away, their estate must be divided according to the clear shares outlined in Surah An-Nisa (4:11–14). It is not permissible to alter these fixed portions or to…

Major principles in Islam: having halal income
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Major principles in Islam: having halal income

Halal Earnings – 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 this topic…

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…