For many of us, waking up for Fajr can be difficult and burdensome however, there are some virtues that we fail to realise! In this article, I will analyse some of the merits of this blessed prayer, Fajr as...
CHOOSING A SEAT
Sit where asked to by your host. Do not argue with your hosts about the place where they wish you to sit. If you sit where you want, you may overlook a private area of the house,...
In the first verse of Surat Al-Mai’da, Allah called upon the believers ‘O’ you the Believers, fulfill your promises.’ In Surat Maryam Allah also praised Prophet Ismail may peace be upon him ‘He was true to his promise. He was a...
Khushuu', translated as tranquillity, is the heart of Salaah. It tells the extent of a slave's submission to his Lord, and could mildly or greatly affect one's reward, if not properly maintained in Salaah. Therefore, anything that affects Khshuu'...
Young children usually cannot attend the Masjid because they have not learned the manners or conduct that is expected from them—and they end up causing disruption and disturbance to the worshippers. Therefore, the tarbiyah (cultivation) begins at home by...
There are two particular hadiths that are extremely important for Muslims to keep in mind; one establishes the foundations of Islam, telling us about the basis for this religion, its absolute pillars, while the second relates to the way in which...
“You have never seen anything better than marriage for those who love.” (Ibne Mãjah)
Shaykh Muhammad Saleem offers newly married Muslims, the following advice:
1. -Every action is dependant upon intention. When marrying, both partners should therefore make a firm intention...
Islam stands for peace, harmony and understanding. It does not preach hatred or condones acts of violence. Unfortunately the message of Islam has been distorted by the enemies of Islam.
The word “Islam” in addition to meaning submission (to God)...
Taqwa also means doing that which Allah has enjoined and avoiding that which He has forbidden. The linguistic meaning of Taqwa is “a shield, or protective barrier”. Taqwa is to protect oneself from what angers Allah.
Taqwa is defined as fearing Allah...
Sadaqah is a voluntary act of charity that is given for the sole purpose of pleasing Allah (swt) and without expecting anything in return. In Arabic the word Sadaqah literally means righteousness and stems from the word ‘sidq’, which...
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