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Prophet’s first Friday sermon in Al-Madinah

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:50:43 +0000

The following is a sermon that is mentioned in ibn Al-Qayyim’s famous book Zad Al-Ma’ad (Provisions of the hereafter). This book is one of the important resources of knowledge for those who seek to know the Seerah of their Prophet (S.A.W.S.) as well as, the Fiqh learned from it. This is a book that is [...]

The meaning of Subhan Allah

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:58 +0000

The words of tasbeeh, “Subhaan Allaah”, incorporate one of the greatest fundamental meanings of Tawheed and one of the basic principles of belief in Allaah, which is declaring Him to be above any fault, shortcoming, corrupt notions or false idea. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “The command to glorify [...]

Signs of a Hypocrite

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:45:18 +0000

O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful it is with Allah that you say that which you do not do. [Quran (Surah As-Saff: 2-3)] In explanation of these verses Sheikh Moududi states: One meaning of these verses is that there should be complete agreement between [...]

Lessons Learned from the Story of Prophet Ayoub / Job (A)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:17:58 +0000

Prophet Ayoub (Alaihi-salam – May be peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was one of Allah’s very sincere worshippers. We find in his story many lessons that we can reflect upon to assess our relationship with Allah. This story especially should make us question whether all our sincerity and worship for Allah is [...]

Healing using false superstitious methods (Amulets, Taweez, Lucky Charms, and more)

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:47:05 +0000

The following sermon was delivered by Shaikh Abdul-Aziz bin Abdullah bin Hasan AlShaikh and addresses the misguidance of people wearing Tamimah (also referred to by names such as amulets / Taweez / talisman, etc.) for the purpose of healing or preventing problems. As we can see that such acts are not only prohibited, they constitute [...]

Why Sura Ar-Rahman starts with the divine attribute of "Ar-Rahman"?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:38:24 +0000

The following are brief extracts of the interpretation of the first few Quranic verses of Surah Ar-Rahman from Tafheem Al-Quran by Sayyid Abul A’la Moududi. It touches on the topic as to why Sura Ar-Rahman starts with the divine attribute of "Ar-Rahman"? Verse 2 interpretation of Surah Ar-Rahman To begin the discourse with this [...]