Why is following the Sunnah is the key to happiness? Al Ghazali’s 3 secrets (part 1)
In Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, the summary of his great work, Ihya Ulum ad-Din, he examines the concept of Following the Sunnah, in chapter 10....
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Should you only drink while sitting down?
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be please with him) said the Prophet (peace be on him) said: None of you should drink while standing’ (Muslim) This hadith though clear in its meaning has to be...
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Should I spread my donations to coincide with Lailatul Qadr and the last ten days?
There is a huge charity industry that has grown up in the last few years encouraging people to donate online and with tele-fundraisers during the last ten nights. It was not the common practice...
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What are the birth rites in Islam?
The 7 sunnahs of birth When we have a new-born, we are grateful to Allah Almighty for the blessing. From the sunnah we have to do 7 things. 1. Delivering the good news (bishra)...
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The Sunnah is more than a collection of isolated words and actions. It is broader than that.
How do you define what is Sunnah ‘It is Sunnah to eat meat once in 3 months.’ ‘It is Sunnah to wipe over (khuf) leather socks’ Are these true? What is ‘Sunnah’? The word...
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Loving the Prophet is about true following and protecting his Sunnah
Allah Almighty said: وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ And raised high your status (94:4) How then is it possible for us to elevate the Prophet (peace be on him) beyond this? Anything beyond this we need...
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Do I Need a Shaykh? And How Can Tell if He is a Reliable Source of Knowledge?
Where Do You Derive Your Knowledge From? Knowledge comes from seeking it. It does not just descend on you. But then where is the best place to seek it from? The Need for Scholars...
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Why can’t we deny the Sunnah
Denying the Sunnah is Denying the Qur’an And whatever the Messenger has given you take it, and whatever he has forbidden for you refrain from it. Fear Allah. Indeed Allah is severe in His...
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Will Allah Accept my Deeds?
What Makes One Deed Acceptable to Allah but Not Another? ‘And say: Work; so Allah will see your work and (so will) His Messenger and the believers; and you shall be brought back...
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