The Straight Path is the Path of Knowledge and Practice
Shaykh 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) once said: The Straight Path is the path of Knowledge and Action. In every rak‘ah of salah, a Muslim recites Surah Fatihah, which contains one of the greatest and most comprehensive du’as. This du’a is found in the concluding…
Safar in the Sirah
Final Days in Makkah Mukarramah After receiving Nubuwwah, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) lived for thirteen years in Makkah Mukarramah, calling the people to Islam. Many accepted his call. However, the Quraysh left no stone unturned in persecuting…
There Is No Bad Luck in the Month of Safar
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, "There is no such thing as Safar [being bad]." [i.e., Safar holds no inherent ill omen] (Sahih Bukhariy, Hadith: 5707, 5717 and 5757) In light of this and…
Lesson 9 – Constant Engagement in Dhikr
Lesson 9 - Constant engagement in Dhikr Sayyidah A'ishah (radiyallahu ’anha) said: "Nabiy (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) would be engaged in the Dhikr of Allah, all the time." (Sahih Muslim) The life of a true believer is always centered around Allah Ta’ala and…