Tahiyyatul Masjid; Our Weak Point!
Imagine a visitor that enters your home, takes a seat, occupies himself with his personal affairs, fulfills his need and then leaves without even greeting you..? The consequences…
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Istikharah in the Light of the Sunnah
This book, by my dear friend Shaykh Abu Usamah clarifies many complications people have in understanding the reality of Istikharah. When it was first published, it proved extremely…
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Is Adab (Respect) Really so Important?
Passing on etiquette as insignificant generally leads to the abandoning of deeds that are Sunnah, which leads to the discarding of a wajib (compulsory) act and so on.…
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At The Approach of Rajab and Sha’ban
With the sighting of the crescent of Rajab, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would anticipate and begin preparations for the month of Ramadan. This is two months in…
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Sell Not Your Religion!
Among the most compelling contemporary challenges, are the alarmingly increasing temptations to compromise on one’s basic beliefs. When a person loses focus of what is important in his/her…
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Valuable Steps
There are many rewarding deeds whose merits are inflated based on the occasion in which they are carried out. One such deed is: Walking for the salah of…
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Imam Ibn ‘Asakir (rahimahullah); The Greatest of His Era..
Imam Hafiz Abul Qasim ‘Aliy ibn Hasan ibn ‘Asakir (rahimahullah) was born in Damascus in the year 499 A.H. and passed away in the year 571 A.H. in…
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Hanafiy, Shafi’iy or “Muhammadiy”?
We are often faced with the question: “Why do you follow Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik or Imam Shafi’iy etc (rahimahumullah)? Aren’t we supposed to follow Sayyiduna Muhammad…
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Who are The Blind Followers?
This is a book by my dear brother and friend, Shaykh Abu Usamah (may Allah continue to bless him) It covers several major unfounded doubts in the minds…
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Clarification on Early Hadith Compilation
Imam Ibn Shihab Zuhriy (rahimahullah) -Demise 125 A.H.- features quite prominently in the discussion of the Hadith compilation. It is commonly stated that he was the first to…
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Rabi’ul Awwal Has Arrived, Again…
Allah Ta’ala declares, “There certainly is an example in Allah’s Messenger for he who fears Allah and the last day and remembers Allah abundantly.” (Surah Al-Ahzab, verse: 21)…
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Imam Baqy Ibn Makhlad (rahimahullah); A True Student
Imam Baqy ibn Makhlad al Andulusy (rahimahullah) was born in Spain and he passed away there as well. He was born in the year 201 A.H. and passed…
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Sublime “Holiday Spots”
A man was on his way to a neighboring village when an angel suddenly appeared before him. “What takes you to this village?” Enquired the angel. “To visit…
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Mustahabb (Rewardable) Fasts of the Year
Besides the fard (obligatory) fast of Ramadan, there are various Nafl (optional) fasts that Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) kept throughout the year. We too can make an intention…
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Don’t Get Lost in Debate…!
Sometimes we get so lost in the discussion we tend to overlook other basic etiquette that is required when engaging in debate. We are often overcome with emotion…
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The Right Choice
In the fast developing world of today, a lot depends on “Making the Right Choice” Making the incorrect choice is sometimes detrimental, depending on the venture at hand.…
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Additional Spending on ‘Ashura Day
There are several legitimate practices in Islam that have been wrongfully deemed as incorrect. In an era of religious melt-down, we cannot afford such incorrect assertions One such…
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Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj
This article, among countless others, was inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). My Allah Ta’ala fill his grave with mercy. Hajj without a Visa! Since Hajj is among…
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To the Seekers of the Noble Hadith of Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
The following are couplets that were composed by Imam Abu Bakr Ibn Durayd (rahimahullah) in praise of Hadith Students. My Respected Teacher, Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Fadhlur Rahman A’zamiy…
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Nafl (Optional) Salah in a Vehicle
In our era of hustle and bustle, the following Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is quite pertinent and appropriate: Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that…
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Death on a Friday or in Ramadan
There is a common belief that one who passes away during blessed days or months is saved from the punishment of the grave. The following discussion supports this.
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