The Progressive Slide; Then and Now
It’s a common fact; the further we progress in time from the era of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam), the more we degenerate on a universal basis. The scary part…
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Status of the Hadith: “My Companions Are Like the Stars”
The following Hadith is often quoted when discussing the topic of the rank of the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum). أصحابي كالنجوم بأيهم اقتديتم اهتديتم “My Companions are like the stars,…
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7 Steps to Becoming Debt-Free
Many people, at some point in their lives end up in financial debt. Nobody likes it, but it just happens. Taking loans is perfectly permissible in Islam, as…
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Imam ibn Jarir Al-Tabariy (rahimahullah); One Who Led His Entire Life Like Ramadan!
During the month of Ramadan, we worship Allah Ta’ala by abstaining from acts that are usually Halal. i.e., Food, drink and permissible relations with one’s spouse. The following…
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How to Clean The Heart
The sin of malice and discord is serious. Even on auspicious occasions despite Allah’s abundant mercy, we always find one particular class of people that are deprived; those who…
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Preparation for Ramadan
This book is an English translation of a discourse delivered by the Honourable Mufti of India, Mufti Ahmad Khanpuriy (may Allah protect him and allow us all to…
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Du’a When Ramadan Arrives
Sayyiduna ‘Ubadah ibn Samit (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) used to teach the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) the following du’a when the blessed month of Ramadan would arrive:…
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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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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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