What duas can you recite for a good death?
There are various duas for a good end to one’s life. Ibn ‘Umar heard a man wishing for death, and said: Do not wish for death, for you will surely die; rather ask Allah...
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How do you give Dawah?
Our mission is to deliver the divine message. Not to convert people. Yet we have a common misconception that we can convert people to the truth. In fact, no one can convert people. Then,...
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Why should our shuyukh be more in touch with our community and culture?
It is important for those teaching the deen to their community to be in touch with it. In fact, Allah Almighty talked about this openly in Surat Ibrahim when He said: ‘Wa ma ‘arsalna...
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How do you balance living in this world and your imaan, without compromising either?
The answer is a full course question. The simple answer is you have to focus on what Allah Almighty will ask you about. Just ask yourself, would Allah ask you about this if you...
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What dua should I make when there is extreme weather?
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be on him) said: In very hot weather delay the Zuhr prayer till it becomes cooler because the severity...
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Studying tasawwuf – what to read and what to avoid
Fix your foundation first Reading Sufi books without proper knowledge or training from the well-educated people in this science, is not a good idea. You can easily misunderstand what has been written or go...
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Is a woman’s voice her awrah?
O wives of the Prophet, you are not like anyone among women. If you fear Allah, then do not be soft in speech , lest he in whose heart is disease should covet,...
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Can you hold the mushaf (Quran) while praying?
Fard salah It is disliked (makrooh) to hold the mushaf (Quran) during an obligatory salah (fard), with the exception of new Muslims who do not know the words and have not yet memorised them....
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What can you recite during sujud?
During sujud the sunnah is to recite subhana rabbiyal a’la) which means ‘Glorious is my Lord the Most High’. You can also recite tahlil (La ilaha illallah which means ‘there’s no God but God’) and...
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Who can be called a kafir? What will be the fate of non-Muslims?
The Prophet (peace be on him) attended the funeral of a well-known Munafiq (hypocrite) who was known as the “Leader of the Munafiqun” even though he made it a point not to attend the...
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Is organ donation permitted in Islam?
I am frequently asked whether it is permissible to donate organs in Islam. The opinions of Islamic scholars regarding organ transplantation are ijtihadi in nature, which means that the ijtihad (juristic interpretation) is based...
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How can you get your child to cooperate when they are fed up with your instructions?
Kindness and patience is paramount. Children respond to the tone of your voice. Your tone makes or breaks your communication. A harsh tone pushes the red button. It triggers a barrage of resentment. When...
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What is wrong with laughing too much? The boundaries of comedy
Excessive laughter The Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “Do not laugh too much, for verily excessive laughter kills the heart.” (Bukhari, Adab al-Mufrad; Sunan Tirmidhi; Sunan Ibn Maja; Musnad Ahmad) And in some...
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Is it OK to wish Jumu’ah Mubarak?
Friday is a special day for the Ummah. Allah Almighty put barakah in it for our ummah. Many people like to wish each other Jumu’ah Mubarak. Is there anything wrong with this? It is...
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Is life unfair when it doesn’t go to plan? Are you envious of others?
Question: Generally one expects that one will grow up and have a certain life, one will get married and will have children. When those things don’t happen then you’re left with a sense of...
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