Jummah Mubarak. This Islamographic on the Tree of Manners was inspired by a post on SuhaibWebb.com Islamographics also published this past 2 weeks: 6 Obligations Upon Muslims to Others 10 Commandments and Islam The Amazing Quran Enjoy! Assalaamu Alaikum … [Read more...]
The Value of Words
August 22, 2008 By
The Value of Words By Khalid Baig "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should say something good or keep quiet." [Bukhari] Famous companion, Sayyidna Muaz ibn Jabal, Radi-Allahu anhu, once asked the Prophet Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, "Tell me about an act that will cause me to enter Paradise and be protected from the Fire." "You have indeed asked something profound," responded the Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, "But it will be easy on whom Allah makes it easy. Worship Allah and … [Read more...]
What Does Islam Teach About Justice?
August 15, 2008 By
What Does Islam Teach About Justice? Neither love nor hatred can be allowed to compromise justice. By Khalid Baig There is one word that captures the essence of all Islamic laws and all Islamic teachings; one word that describes the overriding value that permeates all Islamic values. Justice. The Qur'an says: "We sent aforetime our messengers with clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the Balance, that men may stand forth in Justice." [Al-Hadeed 57:25] The sole purpose of sending … [Read more...]
Easy Good Deeds!
June 12, 2008 By
Easy Good Deeds! from hadith Read and Apply 1. Sitting after the Fajr prayer remembering Allah until sunrise: "whoever prays al-ghadaa (fajr) in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until sunrise, then prays 2 rakats of salat has a complete reward of Hajj and Umrah (the prophet s.a.w repeated the word 'complete' 3 times for emphasis) [Tirmidhi] 2. Praying the 12 sunnah prayers each day: "Allah will build house in Jannah for whoever is diligent in obsering 12 sunnah rakat (as follows) 4 … [Read more...]
Imam Abu Yusuf’s (Rahimahullah) last moments
April 19, 2008 By
Imam Abu Yusuf's (Rahimahullah) last moments Ibraaheem Ibn Jarraah says : “I came to visit Imam Abu Yusuf during his final illness. He was unconscious but he opened his eyes and looked at me. He then asked : “O Ibraaheem, is it better for a person performing Haj to stone the Jamaraat while on foot or on a conveyance?†I replied : “On foot.†He answered : “That is incorrect.†I then replied : “On a conveyance.†Again he replied : “That … [Read more...]
What is 786?
February 20, 2008 By
Over the years, i'v come across many misconceptions of 786, many heated debates on it as well. Personally I found it hard to believe that we can simply summarise an ayat of Quraan with 3 numbers. Anyway, below is an answer to the nagging question "What is the significance of 786?" "786" - Does it stand for Bismillah-hir Rahman-nir Raheem'? For those who seek the Truth or the sake of the Truth. 786 being used by people who are misguided as the numerical representation of "Bismillah-hir … [Read more...]
Perfecting Character
February 15, 2008 By
The Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam used to make a number of supplications related to good character. "O Allah, guide me to good character, none guides to good character but You..." [Muslim] "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from bad character, deeds and desires." [at-Tirmidhee] "O Allah, You perfectly created me, so perfect my character." [Ahmad] "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from disability and laziness; from cowardice and avarice; from decrepitude and harshness; from negligence and impoverishment, … [Read more...]
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