The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, "Had this world been worth a mosquito wing in the Sight of Allah, He would not have given a disbeliever from it a sip of water." Linguistically, Ad-Du‘â’ [the Arabic word for supplication, invocation, prayer….] is a call, and it has more than a denotation. With respect to humans, if addressed from a superior to an inferior it would be a command: as when the boss asks his … [Read more...]
Smoking in Islam
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April 12, 2018 by
Most Muslims are aware of and try to avoid the major sins in Islam - murder, suicide, adultery, alcohol, gambling, usury, etc. Muslims are forbidden to harm themselves or others. Yet millions of Muslims all over the world are doing just that - harming, even killing themselves and their families. Islamic scholars have historically had mixed views about tobacco, and until recently, cigarette smoking has not been unanimously forbidden or … [Read more...]
The Prerequisite for Acceptance and Salvation
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March 29, 2018 by
Abu Imraan Jowni (Rahmatullahi Alayh) narrates that Hazrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu) once passed by a monk engaged in worship. On seeing him Hazrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu) stopped and stood there for a while. The monk was notified that the Ameerul Mu’mineen is here. So he came forward. The effects of difficulty, exertion and forsaking the world were clearly visible on the monk. On seeing him Hazrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu) broke out into tears. … [Read more...]
NIKAH
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March 1, 2018 by
Salaams, I am a Muslim guy wanting to marry a Christian girl, I have been informed that it is permissible to marry a Christian or Jew, however the Imaam at my local Musjid has informed my dad that I should rather force her to convert which I don't believe I should do. I do not need someone to do the South African Marriage registration as I can arrange this, all I need is for someone to do the Nikkah for us. Please can you assist me or if not, … [Read more...]
Clothing on the Day of Resurrection
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February 5, 2018 by
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “The first of creation to be clothed on the Day of Resurrection will be Ibraheem al-Khaleel.” [Bukhari] On the Day of Resurrection Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) will gather his slaves barefoot, naked and uncircumcised. Then He will clothe His slaves. The righteous will be clothed in noble garments, and the evil-doers will be clothed in trousers of tar, shields of scabs, and other awful … [Read more...]
