Shaykh ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “You cannot live alone. Do not live alone, as the wolf eats up the lone sheep, and Satan is close to the one who is alone and is farther from two who are together. So, if you live somewhere, live with at least one other person, and this one person should be righteous. Friends are like a row of connected test tubes: if liquid overflows in one tube, the excess flows into the other tubes until there is an equal amount … [Read more...]
Islam & the physically challenged
August 12, 2008 By
thanks to Mohammed Hassim who emailed me this article. Physically Challenged Deserve Dignified Treatment!By A Husein Historically, people with physical disabilities have been referred to as “handicapped,†as “disabled,†and as “crippled,†but more recently, there has been a shift to use more dignified terminology and so more and more we hear talk of the “physically challenged.†According to Islamic teachings, we say that Almighty Allah has tested such … [Read more...]
On Muslim Unity by Khalid Baig
June 13, 2008 By
Khalid Baig hits multiple nails on the head with this fantastic piece on Muslim Unity Source: AlBalagh.net "I gave a lot of thought to the causes of the sorry state of this ummah, during the years of my captivity in Malta," said Sheikh-ul-Hind Maulana Mahmood-ul-Hasan. It was 1920, and at 69, he was not only one of the most distinguished scholars of his time, he also had spent a life time in political activism. His audience was a gathering of ulema, eager to hear the lessons of a life time … [Read more...]
Azaan – The sound that echoes around the globe
April 22, 2008 By
Azaan - The sound that echoes around the globe [wp_youtube]wz_EGqmxmuU[/wp_youtube] Azaan: An incredible medium for the proclamation of Tawhid of Almighty Allah and Risaalat of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, the sound of which constantly echoes around the globe. Amazing though it sounds, but fortunately for the Muslims of the world, it is an established fact. Have a look at a map of the world and you will find Indonesia (an Islamic country) right on the eastern side of the … [Read more...]
Manners In Islam: To Curse the Infidel
April 17, 2008 By
To Curse the Infidel It is reported by Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah RA that the Messenger of Allah was asked to invoke curse on the polytheists. He said, "I have not been sent to curse anyone but i have been sent as a mercy (for all)." (Muslim) Explanation: The Holy Prophet refrained from invoking a curse on the polytheists even and from praying against them. He said, "I am mercy." He asserted that he was sent as a mercy for his ummah and it is incumbent on them also that they follow the path of … [Read more...]
Future Madinah Development Photographs
April 16, 2008 By
I found these pictures on the Ummah.com forums, finally the Saudi government has decided to commercialise (ala Dubai Develop) the holy city of Madina Munawwarah. As always, theres pro's and cons. Personally I think the cons outweigh the pro's. For starters it'll commercialise Madinah to a completely new level, pilgrims will often be tempted to 'shop till they drop' instead of spend their days praying & giving salaam to our Rasul & his companions. Those that have been to Madinah … [Read more...]
The Effects of Laa E-Laaha Il-Lal-Laah (Kalima)
April 14, 2008 By
THE EFFECTS OF LAA E-LAAHA IL-LAL-LAAH By Shaykh Saalih ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan ---------------------------------------- The kalimah (word) Laa ilahah ilallaah (that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah), if it said with truthfulness and sincerity from the heart, and acted upon in that which it necessitates - outwardly and inwardly - then its effect will indeed be praiseworthy upon both the individual and the society. Amongst the most important of its effects are: - [1] Uniting … [Read more...]
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