A man once asked Imam Ahmad, ‘I sometimes find myself in a gathering where the Sunnah is mentioned, but no-one apart from me has more knowledge of it. Shall I speak up and say something?’ Imam Ahmad then said, ‘State what the Sunnah is, but do not argue over it.’ The man then repeated his statement and so Imam Ahmad said, ‘I only see you to be an argumentative man!’ And this is what Malik (rahimahullah) meant in his saying (after informing people of the Sunnah), ‘And if they don’t … [Read more...]
Sunnah Method of Qurbani
December 5, 2008 By
from Al-Haadi It is more preferable for a Muslim to slaughter the animal of his Qurbani with his own hands. However, if he is unable to slaughter the animal himself, or does not want to do so for some reason, he can request another person to slaughter it on his behalf. In this case also, it is more preferable that he, at least, be present at the time of slaughter. However, his absence at the time of slaughter does not render the Qurbani invalid, if he has authorized the person who slaughtered the … [Read more...]
Cupping in Johannesburg
November 17, 2008 By
The old cupping thread is quite a 'searched' item in Google. For brothers & sisters in Johannesburg-South Area, there is an honest, affordable & reliable Muslim couple offering their services. I can personally vouch for his cleanliness & honest and visit Danyaal several times. Below is Danyaal's advert. Stress & Tension - Headache & Migranes - Neck & Shoulder pains - Back & Leg Pains DO YOU SUFFER FROM ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS? Professional Therapeutic Massage, … [Read more...]
Adhering To The Qur’aan And Sunnah Is The Way To Salvation
May 16, 2008 By
from RadioIslam Adhering To The Qur'aan And Sunnah Is The Way To Salvation By Sh Salaah Al Budair – Imaam of Haram These days, Islamic societies are being relentlessly attacked by Christianisation campaigns, impudent temptations and open war through misleading mass media controlled by callers to evil and corruption in order to westernise these societies and to divert them from their religion and path. Indeed, the unbelieving nations live a disgraced life, suffer in infected sludge … [Read more...]
Friday Khutbah: Adhering To The Qur’aan And Sunnah Is The Way To Salvation
April 11, 2008 By
Adhering To The Qur'aan And Sunnah Is The Way To Salvation By Sh Salaah Al Budair – Imaam of Haram These days, Islamic societies are being relentlessly attacked by Christianisation campaigns, impudent temptations and open war through misleading mass media controlled by callers to evil and corruption in order to westernise these societies and to divert them from their religion and path. Indeed, the unbelieving nations live a disgraced life, suffer in infected sludge and move in moral … [Read more...]
Sunnah of the Wedding Night
March 15, 2008 By
Desirable Acts * It is a desirable Sunnah that the groom puts his hand on the bride’s head and pray for her. The Prophet (SAW) taught us to say: "O Allah, I ask You her goodness, and the goodness of the inborn dispositions which You have given her, and I solicit Your protection from her evil, and the evil of the inborn dispositions which You have given her." (Related by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah). The groom may make this supplication aloud or silently. * It is desirable that they … [Read more...]
Mid-Day Napping – Known as Qailulah in Islam
January 31, 2008 By
A short mid-day nap (Qailulah) is a Sunnah. The value of this mid-day nap in total body relaxation has been appreciated recently by scientists. Not only does a mid-day nap give relaxation to the body in day time but it is also very conducive to sleep at right. Relaxing once during the day is very conducive to total relaxation and sleep. It should be appreciated that insomnia is a "powerful stress in itself". The Sunnah of short mid-day nap may, therefore, be practiced as a remedy for … [Read more...]
How to perform Salaatut Tasbeeh
January 27, 2008 By
REMOVE THOSE OLD-STAINS OF SINS WITH SALAATUT TASBEEH THE VIRTUES OF SALAATUT TASBEEH Salaatut Tasbeeh is a very important form of salaah, as is evident from several ahaadith, wherein Rasulullah ( enjoined it as a matter of great kindness and favour and stressed on its importance. As such, the Ulamaa, Jurists, Muhadditheen, and Sufis throughout the centuries have been particular in offering this Salaah. Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbaas ( has narrated that he was once informed by Rasulullah (, ''O … [Read more...]
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