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Mistakes Related to Iftar (Breaking the Fast)
The time of breaking the fast in Ramadan is the time in which the fasting person has lost much of his physical, intellectual, and emotional energy. This may cause some people to make some mistakes that are not convenient to the fasting person’s morals and the etiquette of fasting. Among these mistakes are the following points: First: Delaying.. More -
Fasting and Backbiting
Some fasting people think that fasting means abstinence from food, drink, and sexual intercourse only, although fasting is actually greater and more sublime than this meaning alone. Some fasting people abstain from such things while spoiling their fasting by committing other forbidden acts. Backbiting is one of the forbidden acts which renders fasting.. More -
The Relation between Contemplation and Fasting
Abdullah ibn Omar (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “Fasting and the Quran intercede for a man. Fasting says, ‘O my Lord, I have kept him away from his food and his passions by day, so accept my intercession for him.’ The Quran says, ‘I have kept him away.. More -
The Significance of the Month of Sha’ban
All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. The actions of people are presented to Allah in the month of Sha’ban, so the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, used to fast repeatedly in this.. More -
A Person Who Takes Care of an Orphan will Accompany the Prophet in Paradise
Dear Muslim, do you have a hardened heart which you wish Allah to soften? Do you have the desire to accompany the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in Paradise? Do you have the desire to gain hundreds of good deeds in return for a very simple act? If you have the desire for all the above-mentioned matters, treat orphans as (if you were) their.. More -
Trustworthiness Is the Trait of the Elite
All praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Seal of Allah’s Messengers and his family, Companions, and those who followed his guidance.Trustworthiness is a characteristic of the elite, from Allah’s Prophets and Messengers,and those who followed their path from the righteous and the faithful people.Contemplate when the king.. More -
Altruism Is the Language of the Great Persons
Author: Dr. Khalid Sa`d Al-Najjar Altruism is the greatest hidden and apparent ornament. It is a sign of one’s firm belief and strong trust in what the Most Beneficent has provided him. It is a mark of loving one’s brothers, and proof of a soul free from the poison of selfishness, greed, and egotism. The true believer, who sincerely.. More -
Keenness on Agreement and Unity
Author: Dr. Muhammad Al-Hamoud An-Najdi All praise be to Allah and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, Companions, and those who followed their guidance. The steadfastness of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah in adhering to the Quran and the Sunnah, and preserving unity and harmony within the community, is one of the most.. More -
Swimming in the Ocean of Allah’s Bounties
Author: Dr. Khalid Sa`d Al-Najjar In a shabby room atop the roof of one of the houses, a poor widow led with her young child a simple life in difficult circumstances. That family had lost much, but they were granted the blessing of contentment and gratitude. The winter season, with its heavy rains, was a constant worry for them, as the room consisted.. More -
Make the Most out of Ramadan!
Ramadan is just around the corner. It will be a great blessing for those of us who live to see it and pick its invaluable fruits. It is a time of Taqwa (piety), of Eeman (faith), and of Ihsan (excellence). It's time for renovation of faith, for renewal of our pledge to Allah Almighty, for refueling our soul for the onslaughts the next year holds for.. More -
The Muslim between Mixing and Isolation
Author: A Sermon by Shaykh Salih bin Humayd All praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, Companions, and those who followed him. To start: I advise you and myself to fear Allah, the Almighty. So fear Allah, may He have mercy on you, and magnify His commands and prohibitions. Adhere to sincerity in worship,.. More -
Al-Istisqa in the Prophetic Biography
In Arabic, ‘istisqa’ means seeking rain. In the Islamic Sharia, it refers to supplicating Allah Almighty for rain during times of drought or scarcity. Sound human nature instinctively turns to Allah alone for help and support in times of hardship and need. Allah, the Exalted, says: “Is He [not best] Who responds to the desperate one.. More -
Oppression and Deceit ... and the Inevitable Punishment
By Dr. Saeed Abdul-Azim In the name of Allah, all praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, his Companions, and those who follow his guidance. Divine law recognizes neither favoritism nor leniency: “… and you will not find in the way of Allah any change.” [Quran 33:62] “….. More -
Strength in Religion: A Trait of Believers
By Dr. Saeed Abd-ul-Azim Strength in religion—the strength to adhere to it and patiently endure trials for its sake—is a manifestation of true fortitude. It is the hallmark of the Prophets, Messengers, and those who righteously follow them until the Day of Judgment. Steadfastness in the religion of Allah and courageously proclaiming the.. More -
The Reality of Tawheed and Its Connection to Outward and Inward Actions
The foundation, essence, and ultimate goal of the religion is the oneness of Allah (Tawheed) and devoting all worship to Him. This begins with the declaration of the two testimonies of faith (Shahadatan): the testimony that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Through these, a person enters Islam... More
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