Imaam An-Nawawee on The Remedies for Envy, Riyaa, Self-Amazement & Contempt of Others‏

Imaam An-Nawawee (rahimahullaah) said: From them[1] is the caution against envy and riyaa (showing off) and self-amazement and contempt of the people – even if they are lower than him by degrees. These are diseases and sicknesses which many of those possessing despicable souls are afflicted with. Thus; his method in expelling envy is in his knowing that the … Continue reading →

Who is the Mushahin not forgiven at the middle of Shaban?

  Narrated from Muadh ibn Jabal the Prophet said: Allah looks down upon His creation during the night of the middle of Shaban, and He forgives all of His creation except for the one who associates partners with Him and the Mushahin (the person who harbors hatred against the Muslims) Classified as authentic by Shaykh … Continue reading →

The Shia of Kufah Deceived, Deserted, Ambushed and Murdered the Grandson of the Prophet Al-Husayn, His Brothers and His Children and Took Their Women as Captives

  In this article we will sketch out some historical details which are based overwhelmingly upon Shia sources and outline the build up to the oppressive and unjust murder of al-Husayn, and then look at these Shia sources to see who actually murdered al-Husayn. These books include: al-Shia wal-Aashooraa of Ridhaa Husayn Subh al-Husnee, Seerah al-A’immah al-Ithnaa Ashar by Haashim Ma’roof al-Husnee, al-Majaalis al-Faahkirah of … Continue reading →

The Story of Mūsā (‘alaihis-salām): his birth, struggles, miracles and victory over Pharaoh on the day of ‘Āshūrā’

By Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Wāhid (Copyright) Scroll down to read or you can also download a mobile phone and tablet friendly PDF of this article here. Contents: The Story of Mūsā (‘alaihis-salām): His Birth, Struggles, Miracles and Victory over Pharaoh on the Day of ‘Āshūrā’. The Children of Israel and Pharaoh’s Oppression. The Birth of Mūsā and … Continue reading →

Performing Hajj on Behalf of Someone – Shaikh Rabee’

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The time for Hajj is upon the Horizon, with that regard, Shaikh Rabee’ bin Hady حفظه الله was asked about performing Hajj on behalf of someone and so he replied [paraphrased]: “There is some difference [on some issues related to this affair]; there is one aspect the scholars agree upon and … Continue reading →

Seal Ramadhān with Istighfār!

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salātu Was Salāmu ‘alaa Rasūlillahi Ammā Ba’d: With this the final day of the blessed month of Ramadhān, no doubt it grieves us to see it end with such quickness. And it the likes of this rapid movement of time that we witness that brings to mind the like of the … Continue reading →

A Clarification of Some Common Doubts and Misconceptions Affiliated with the Month of Ramaḍān

   Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn, Shaykh Aḥmad ibn Yaḥyá al-Najmī, Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī, Shaykh ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn Bāz, Shaykh Khālid ibn Ḍahwī al- Ẓufayrī, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Muḥsin al-ʿAbbād, Shaykh Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Dīn al-Albānī, Shaykh ʿUbayd al-Jābirī The blessed month of Ramaḍān is a time of worship and righteous deeds. However, during this month, many misnomers and false practices exist. … Continue reading →

Sincerity Toward Scholars

Sincerity Toward Scholars   Sheikh Muhammed bin Saleh Al Uthaymeen   Source: Explanation of 40 Hadith (Arabic)   Sincerity toward the scholars is established through various means: 1. Having love for them. If one does not love a person, he will not take that person as an example. 2. Supporting and assisting them in clarifying … Continue reading →

Fasting removes the ills of the chest!

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah was Salātu Was Salāmu ‘Alā Rasūlillah Ammā Ba’d: In addition to the many benefits fasting has in relation to the development of taqwa and suppressing the desires of the fasting person, fasting also has another benefit mentioned in the following authentic hadith: Upon the authority of a man from the companions of … Continue reading →

Allaah’s Forgiveness

Another Name belonging to Allaah is Al-`Afoo (the Pardoner). In the last ten nights of Ramadaan, the Messenger ﷺ taught `Aai`shah (radiyallaahu `anha) to say: اللهم إنك عفو كريم تحب العفو فاعف عني O Allaah! You are `Afoo (Pardoner), You love to Pardon, so Pardon me.(1) So Allaah is the Pardoner, the One who excuses people. How is His Pardoning of the people different from the way … Continue reading →

The Fitna of children upon the righteous people

The Fitna of children upon the righteous people Explained by Shaykh Sulayman Ar Ruhaylee Shaykh Sulayman Ar Ruhaylee: Shaykh of Islam Ibn Taymiyyah—may Allah have mercy uponhim said: As Hudaifah said to Umar  The afflictions for a man as it relates to his wife, his wealth, his children and his neighbor (and in another narration: himself, his children … Continue reading →