As always, Imam Awalaki gives an inspiring talk on the current state of the Ummah. [wp_youtube]smVH3sVw0XE[/wp_youtube] … [Read more...]
Do you know who is Poor?
February 7, 2008 By
Narrated Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (Radhi Allaho anho):The Prophet Muhammad Sall Allahu alayhi wa sallam asked, "Do you know who is the poor person?" The listeners (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) replied: "O Messenger of Allah, the poor amongst us is the one who does not have any money or property." The Prophet Muhammad Sall Allahu alayhi wa sallam replied: "The poor in my ummah (nation) is the person who will come on the Day of Resurrection backed with prayers, fasting, zakat (obligatory … [Read more...]
The Hadith Jibril – The Foundation of Prophetic Guidance
January 20, 2008 By
This was discussed in an online course at SunniPath.com. This is the 2nd Hadith in the acclaimed Forty Ahaadith by An-Nawawi.  If one ever needs a Hadith to encompass our core Islamic beliefs, tenants & faith. This would be it. `Umar ibn Khattab (Allah be well pleased with him) said: "As we were sitting one day before the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), a man suddenly appeared. He wore pure white clothes and his hair was dark black-yet there were no signs … [Read more...]
Remaining Silent
January 17, 2008 By
Once, a person was verbally abusing Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) while the Prophet (peace be upon him) was curiously watching with a smile. After taking much abuse quietly, Abu Bakr responded to a few of his comments. At this, the Prophet exhibited his disapproval, got up and left. Abu Bakr caught up with the Prophet and wondered, 'O Messenger of Allaah, he was abusing me and you remained sitting. When I responded to him, you disapproved and got up.' The Messenger of Allaah responded, 'There … [Read more...]
The Story of a Wrestler
January 16, 2008 By
"Junaid Baghdadi earned his livelihood as a professional wrestler. As was the norm, the Leader of Baghdad announced one day, "Today, Junaid Baghdadi will demonstrate his skills as a wrestler, is there anyone to challenge him." An elderly man shakily stood up with his neck quivering and said, "I will enter the contest with him."Whoever was witness to this scene could not contain themselves, they burst out howling with laughter, clapping their hands. The King was bound by the law. He could not … [Read more...]
What is the Islamic Calendar?
January 11, 2008 By
The Islamic calendar is based on lunar months, which begin when a thin new crescent Moon is actually sighted in the western sky after sunset within a day or so after the New Moon. Hence, the month is either 29 days or 30 days. There are 12 months in an Islamic year, which is either 354 days long or 355 days long, compared to (Gregorian) civil calendar year of 365 or 366 days. Since the Islamic Lunar year has 12 lunar months, it is on an average, 11 days shorter than the (Gregorian) civil year, the … [Read more...]
Sheikh Muslihudin Sa’di –
January 7, 2008 By
Those who rest not their hopes on their meeting with Us and are pleased and satisfied with the life of this world are those who heed not Our Signs. (Qur'an 10:7). Once in a flower garden in Iran, a thoughtful poet perceived that a friend of his was exceedingly preoccupied with a bunch of flowers and had no time to look at anything else. The poet asked him what it was that captivated him so much in these flowers which were sure to fade before sunset. His friend replied by asking him what could possibly … [Read more...]
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