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Common misconceptions – due to the misapplication of hadith There is common opinion that you should not greet non-Muslims with the salam. Or that you should only reply to them with ‘walaikum‘ not ‘walaikum asalam‘. This opinion is based on the hadith: Suhayl and Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be please with them) narrated that the…
Allah Almighty entrusted us with His amanah (trusts). In Surat al Ahzab, He described the amanah, which He offered to the heavens, earth and mountains to carry, but the only being which agreed to carry it was mankind. ﴿٧٢﴾ إِنَّا عَرَضْنَا الْأَمَانَةَ عَلَى السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَالْجِبَالِ فَأَبَيْنَ أَنْ يَحْمِلْنَهَا وَأَشْفَقْنَ مِنْهَا وَحَمَلَهَا الْإِنْسَانُ ۖ…
In Surat al Baqarah, Allah Almighty said: And when they meet those who believe, they say: “We believe,” but when they are alone with their Shayatin (devils – polytheists, hypocrites, etc.), they say: “Truly, we are with you; verily, we were but mocking.” (2:14) Enemies are a part of life Allah Almighty told the Prophet…
What are the virtues for us of Bait al Maqdis (Jerusalem) Surat al Isra in the Quran is named after the journey which the Prophet (peace be on him) took from Makkah to Jerusalem before he ascended the skies to heaven on a special creature, called Buraq, where he received the command to perform salah…
The time for acceptance of dua is between the adhan and iqama, after salah, and in the last third of the night, so preferably make this dua during those blessed times. We ask Allah to accept our supplications. Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen. Was Salaatu Was Salaam ala Rasulillah. Begin with istighfar: استغفر الله…
It is not permissible for a Muslim to keep a dog in their home as a pet. It was narrated by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) and others in similar wordings, that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Whoever keeps a dog that is not…
Allah will reward the truthful and punish the hypocrites Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah. Among them is he who has fulfilled his vow [to the death], and among them is he who awaits [his chance]. And they did not alter [the terms of their commitment] by any alteration –…
https://youtu.be/o8RRKfzj8yo Anti-Muslim propaganda There is a man among the people who buys discourses of destruction, amusements so he may mislead people from the way of Allah and make a mockery of it. For such people there is a disgraceful punishment. (31:6) Tafseer books mention that this ayah is referring to a man from Quraysh called…
Shuayb (peace be on him) was one of the five Arab prophets, (the others being Hud, Salih, Ismail and Muhammad, peace be on them). He lived in Madyan (Midian, which is a large area in the Sham and Hijaz region that now part of Saudi). Despite his teaching of the Oneness of God, the people…
Praying tarawih in your home while following an imam who is performing the tarawih prayer online is a relatively new phenomenon, which was adopted by some imams, including myself during the unprecedented global pandemic of 2020. No doubt this raised eyebrows and many people have wondered whether it is permissible and why we never performed…
When you search for Hudud ullah (the limits set by Allah) they are mentioned in a few places. Abu Tha’labah al-Kushanee — Jurthoom bin Nashir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Verily Allah ta’ala has laid down religious obligations (fara’id), so do not neglect…
Is music haram in Islam? Common misconceptions Many Muslims grow up believing that music is haram, an absolute prohibition. They do not appreciate that it is not a black and white issue, like pork for example. It is often presented as a cut and dried verdict with little room for disagreement. The reality is that…
Allah Almighty said in the Quran: And to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you [might] turn, there is the Face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing. (2:115) Islam is not the property of one country or place. It is all over the world and each country its own culture….
Ibn ’Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said: He who imitates any people is considered to be one of them. (Abu Dawud and Ibn Hibban) Though this hadith is just one line, it has generated a huge amount of discussion among scholars. How not…
Ear piercing for women Women have pierced their ears across cultures and throughout history, and this is generally permissible in Islam. When it comes to multiple ear piercings, this enters the area of personal appearance within marriage. Islam encourages spouses to be considerate of one another’s feelings and preferences. For this reason, changes that significantly…