22/04/2013
By Mohammad Mus‘ad Yaaqoot Giving food in Surah Al-Insaan (No.76): This is a good gesture of Allaah's Mercy to Mention giving food in a Surah that is entitled "Al-Insaan". Allaah The Exalted Says (what means): {And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive…} [76:8] Ibn ‘Abbaas, may.. More
03/04/2013
By Muhammad Ibn Sa‘ood Al-‘Usaymi The position of Zakaah and the Basic Rule of Its Ordainment: Zakaah is one of Islam’s pillars and great foundations. It is Joined by Allaah The Almighty with prayer in many locations of His Glorious Book. The source of its obligation lies in the Quran, the Prophetic Sunnah andthe consensus of the.. More
20/12/2012
The Prayer Has Never Been this Hard Libraries are like studios. No sound goes unheard. No noise passes without someone looking up or, in this case, a librarian hissing and excitedly shushing the disturber of the peace, silencing the noise polluter. Nervously flitting and creeping about the bookshelves, I was endeavoring to be as quiet as such can.. More
11/06/2012
When you hear the Athaan (call to Prayer), let that remind you of the horrors of the Summons on the Day of Resurrection. Spare no time in fully preparing yourself to respond. For those who hasten to answer this call are the ones who will receive gentle summoning on the Day of the Great Review. So review your hearts now; if you find it elated and eager.. More
10/06/2012
This is the great month of Sha`baan, most of which our beloved Prophet 
used to fast. It is of paramount importance for us to keep alive this Sunnah and use it to get ready for the best time of the year to be a Muslim and feel like a Muslim—the month following this one, blessed Ramadhaan.
And what can be.. More
12/02/2012
6. Train yourself to be enthusiastic about the Prayer Rest assured that your enthusiasm to every matter is based upon your quickness or slowness in performing it. Thus, if you were to come to it early and quickly, you would find yourself forthcoming and spirited in performing it. However, were you to come to it lethargically, you would find it burdensome.. More
12/02/2012
Allaah Almighty Says (what means): "And the Prayer is a difficult matter except upon those who fear Allaah; who are certain that they will meet their Lord, and that they will return to Him."[Quran 2:45-46] The uniqueness of the Prayer lies in the fact that it is repeated not once a year or a month nor a day, but indeed five times a day. It.. More
12/02/2012
'Abdullaah would rise before Fajr (dawn) each morning and rush to the Mosque to offer the prayer. He would return to the Mosque for Maghrib (sunset) and 'Ishaa' (evening) prayers as well. He read the Quran daily. He studied other Islamic books in his spare time. He spent much of his free time with his family and took his role as the spiritual leader.. More
16/11/2009
The Prayer is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet mentioned after that of uttering the Testimony of Faith, by which one becomes a Muslim. It is a form of worship consisting of specific statements and actions. It begins by pronouncing the Greatness of Allaah (Allaahu Akbar), and is concluded with salutations (As-Salaamu.. More
07/03/2010
Allaah Almighty Says (what means): "And when you have completed the prayer, remember Allaah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times." [Quran 4:103] For forty consecutive years, Sa`eed Ibn Al-Musayyib,.. More
15/07/2009
Some prerequisites exist regarding the offering of Prayers. These prerequisites must be fulfilled before the commencement of the Prayer, otherwise the Prayer will not be considered valid. The following are the prerequisites: 1. Knowledge that the time for the Prayer has begun: Each prayer has its own particular time at which it must be performed... More
17/03/2010
In Islam, performing the Prayer is the most important, mandatory act after the testimony of faith. The Prophet said: “The head of the matter is Islam, its pillar is the Prayer...”[At-Tirmithi]
It is the last thing, the Prophet recommended to his nation before he, sallallaahu.. More
17/03/2010
The essentials of prayer
The essentials of prayer are:
(1) Saying the opening takbeer: It is done when one commences with prayer by saying “Allaahu Akbar” (Allaah is the greatest) while raising the hands to shoulder level with the palms facing forward. The Prophet said: “The key to prayer is purification,.. More
21/11/2011
In Arabic, the word ‘Athaan’ is to call or to inform. Religionsly, it is a call made to inform people that the time of the prayer has begun. It is obligatory for the congregation in the mosque while for individuals praying alone at home, for example, it is a highly preferred act. It begins by proclaiming the greatness and oneness of Allaah.. More
31/01/2013
"‘Abdullaah ibn Az-Zubayr 
used to prostrate in prayer until the birds would settle on his back thinking he was a wall.”
“When Ibn Az-Zubayr was performing the prayer, it was as if he was a branch shaken by the wind and catapult shots would be falling here and there and he would be heedless of.. More
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Abuse of Wives: Reality or Imagination? |
2013/05/23 |
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Educating the family |
2013/05/23 |
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Amnesty condemns abuse of refugee rights |
2013/05/23 |
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