Sins of the Hands
Sins of the Hands Among the sins of the hands are: 1. To stint when measuring by volume, weight, or arm; 2. To steal; If one stole the equivalent of one-quarter of a dinar from…
Month: June 2018
Sins of the Heart
Sins of the Heart Among the sins of the heart are: 1. The insincerity in performing the good deeds (riya'), i.e., to do the good deeds for the sake of the people--to be praised by…
Asking by the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam
Asking by the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam Imamul Bayhaqiyy and Ibn Katheer narrated the story of this authentic event: • During `Umar’s Caliphship there was a time of severe drought and the Muslims in…
Gossip (ghibah) is a disease prevailing in many societies
Gossip (ghibah) is a disease prevailing in many societies. In addressing this issue, let us remind ourselves and others to be cautious of spreading this disease. Allah said in Suratul-Hujurat, Ayah 12: وَلَا يَغْتَبْ بَعْضُكُمْ…
Knowledge Protects You The proper belief in Allah
Knowledge Protects You The proper belief in Allah entails worshipping Allah only, Who has no partners to Him in Godhood. He has no beginning and no end to His existence. He created all places and…
What is the meaning of the Hadeeth: كُلُّ بِدعةٍ ضَلالةٌ
What is the meaning of the Hadeeth: كُلُّ بِدعةٍ ضَلالةٌ This hadeeth was narrated by Abu Dawood and it means that most (not every one) of the innovations are innovations of misguidance. It cannot mean…
O My slaves, all of you will be naked except the one whom I clothe
From the route of Abu Dharr al-Ghifariyy, may Allah accept his deeds, from the Prophet, sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam, who narrated from Allah , the exalted, that He said: [O My slaves, I am clear…
Some Innovations of Guidance:
Some Innovations of Guidance: Although most innovations are innovations of misguidance, there are numerous examples of Islamically acceptable innovations. Since the time of the Prophet, many good innovations have been adopted. ▪️One person was praying…
What is the Judgment on Innovation in General:
What is the Judgment on Innovation in General: Ahlussunnah agreed that some innovations are lawful (good) and some of them are unlawful (bad). They agreed that not every innovation is unlawful. Allah praised the good…
Ablution has half the reward of ‘Iman (belief and/or prayer)
From the route of Abu Malik al-Harith bin ^Asim al-Ash^ariyy, may Allah accept his deeds who said: the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam, said: Ablution has half the reward of 'Iman (belief and/or…