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  • Remaining Steadfast After Ramadan

    Sufyan ibn `Abdullah  may  Allaah  be  pleased  with  him said: “O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islam, after which I won't need to ask anyone besides you.” He  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) said: “Say: 'I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast [upon that].” [Muslim (38)] The narration is proof that the servant is.. More

  • Sadaqat Al-Fitr

    Sadaqat al-Fitr (or Zakat al-Fitr) is prescribed by the Sharee‘ah based on the general indication of the texts of the Quran and the Sunnah, as well as by scholarly consensus. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself. And mentions the Name of his Lord and prays.} [Quran 87:14-15] The Commander of the.. More

  • A Married Couple on ‘Eed

    When Allahu-Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) is repeated on the morning of ‘Eed day and the Masjids (Mosques) resound with Laa ilaaha illaa Allah (there is no God but Allah); when tears fall due to sadness at the departure of the beloved month of Ramadan, the month of forgiveness and salvation from Hell, the month of goodness, patience, generosity.. More

  • Wise Sayings on the Remembrance of Death

    It is narrated that a Bedouin was on a trip when his camel dropped dead. He descended from the camel’s back and circled it saying: "Why don’t you get up? Why do you not come back to life? Your limbs are fine and your body is sound; what is the matter with you? What used to keep you going? What caused you to die? What made you stop moving?&quo.. More

  • What Leads to Punishment in the Grave?

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, instructed his nation to seek refuge from the punishment of the grave. He, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: "Seek Allah's protection from the punishment of the grave, since punishment of the Grave is a true." [At-Tabaraani] The punishment in the grave is the result of the sins committed.. More

  • What are the Signs of a Good End?

    A good end only comes to those who are inwardly and outwardly upon the straight path, and an evil end comes to those who are corrupt and sinful, remaining so until they die without repenting. There are signs of a good end, some of which are seen by the dying person as he is dying, and some which may be visible to other people. A good end means when.. More

  • Warriors of Repentance - II

    The good deeds of the repentant people: - The good deeds of the repentant people are very great, because when the repentant person leaves sins, Allah The Almighty rewards him by transforming his misdeeds into good ones. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {Except for those who repent, believe, and do righteous work. For them Allah will replace their.. More

  • Warriors of Repentance – I

    Are there warriors of repentance? Of course, there are! When the soul responds to the temptation of disobedience and sin, the confrontation will be fierce in the battlefield of the soul to refine it by taking the road to repentance. When one finds that the road to repentance is full of hardship and trials that dissuade the repentant person from going.. More

  • Saving the Soul from Punishment in the Grave

    The famous book ‘Ar-Rooh’ (The Soul) by Imam ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allaah have mercy upon him, has a chapter exclusively on punishment in the grave, which begins with the words: "One might ask: what are the reasons behind some people being punished in the grave? There are two answers, a detailed one and a concise one. The concise answer.. More

  • Let's Not Overlook the Inner Dimension of Fasting

    There are certain juristic issues and spiritual matters related to fasting in Ramadan that most people are either unaware of or have no knowledge about, which may affect the outcome of their fasting. Thus, it is desirable to gain knowledge about these issues in order to avoid making mistakes out of ignorance or negligence. Purifying one's intention.. More

  • Is There any Who Will Take Admonition?

    Surely, death has agonies the extent and severity of which are known only by those who have experienced it. The dying person loses his voice and the ability to scream out in pain; death impairs his body and weakens his limbs and senses, and leaves him with no energy to ask for help. His color changes and each part of his body feels the misery of death.. More

  • Getting Ahead in the Race for Forgiveness

    Allah The Almighty exhorts the believers to seek forgiveness and race each other on the road leading to repentance and rewards, so that one does not despair and give up on the Mercy of Allah The Almighty. He Says (what means): {And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for Paradise as wide as the heavens and the earth,.. More

  • Do You Want Salvation? - III

    Fear that we seek: Here we must learn an important lesson: fear should not be an end in itself, but a means towards an end. When that end -- the ultimate pleasure of Allah The Almighty -- is attained, there is no need for fear. There is no fear upon the people of Paradise, nor do they grieve. Fear is associated with actions, while love is connected.. More

  • Do You Want Salvation? - II

    The bird's wings: Dear brother, if you want to live under the shelter of your Lord in this world and hope to reside beside Him after moving to the Hereafter, you have to move to Allah as quickly as possible. You have to do so not slowly, as if walking, but as swiftly as birds and fly in the heavens of faith. The stronger your wings are, the more wishes.. More

  • Do You Want Salvation? - I

    It was narrated that when the verse in which Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And warn, [O Muhammad], your closest kindred} [Quran 26: 214] was revealed, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ascended the mountain of As-Safa and started calling: “O Banu Ka‘b ibn Lu’ayy, save yourselves from Hell. O Banu Murrah ibn.. More