The key to acquiring the love of AllÄh ta’ala is: 1. Adopting the company of the pious (especially one’s shaykh). 2. Abstaining from sins. 3. Being punctual with one’s ma‘mÅ«lÄt (prescribed practices). When someone enters the company of his shaykh, his heart is kindled with the Love of AllÄh . However, when he leaves that blessed company, the flame of love is threatened by the gusting winds of the environment around him. If, affected by these winds, … [Read more...]
Sheikh Hajjaj Ramadhaan Al-Hindawi in South Africa
November 9, 2009 By
Sheikh Hajjaj Ramadhaan Al-Hindawi of Egypt, one of the most prominent Qari's of our time is visiting South Africa over the next few weeks. Below are the dates for the Gauteng province: Thursday 12 November: : Newtown Masjid after Esha Salaah Friday 13 November : Church Street Masjid(Kit Kat) Pretoria West before Jumuah Salaah Friday 13 November : Masjid us Salaam(Laudium) after Esha Salaah … [Read more...]
12 Etiquettes on greeting (salaam)
November 6, 2009 By
That person is nearest to Allah Ta'âla who utters the salaam first. (i.e. one who does not wait for the opposite party to make salaam first. Greet every Muslim, whether acquainted or not. (Bukhari) Salaam should always be made before talking. (Tirmidhi) When replying to a salaam that has been conveyed through a third person, answer by saying: Wa Alaika Wa Alayhis Salâm. (Nasa'i) After making salaam, if a barrier such as a tree or wall appears … [Read more...]
Appeal: Muslim accused of being ‘terror’ suspect
November 3, 2009 By
Who is this brother? His brother says of him: “Tarek Mehanna is a 27 year old Muslim Egyptian American born and raised in the United States. Highly educated, Tarek holds a doctorate in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He is a devout and tolerant Muslim who is not only respected in the local Islamic and interfaith communities, but who also gives back to his Islamic community by fulfilling the roles of brother, educator, mentor, scholar, and friend. Tarek is described … [Read more...]
Etiquettes of the Mobile Phone
October 30, 2009 By
Islam has never been opposed to advancement. However, some advancements are such that together with their benefits come many harms. Whilst mobile technology and the mobile phone in particular has revolutionized the way we live, it is important that we utilize such technology appropriately. In The Masjid When attending the masjid one should switch off his mobile. Failure to do so will result in one being disrespectful to the house of Allah as well being a means of disturbance to others if … [Read more...]
On Soccer Kits, The Cross and Shirk
October 28, 2009 By
A sad indictment on the state of the Ummah’s ImÄn and knowledge is the wearing of garments with the Cross – even in the Masjid – under the pretext of supporting certain soccer teams. Included in Shirk is displaying or respecting symbols of Shirk such as the Cross View the document in slideshow format below. Insult To AllahView more documents from naeem mayet. … [Read more...]
Some points on Q&A sessions
October 27, 2009 By
Asking questions to the speaker after a lecture has become an expected routine. This practice is encouraged without any discretion. Islamically, there is a lot to be learned in this matter. I would like to remind readers to ponder over some important points before they pose their questions. Firstly, how well do you know this speaker, and what is their area of expertise? Can you trust them with your Deen? Have they been invited to this gathering because they speak well or are a good fundraiser, … [Read more...]
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