The Excellence Of Good Deeds Done During The First Ten Days Of Dhul-Hijjah Ibn `Abbas (ra) reported: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).'' He was asked: "O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?'' He (saw) replied, "Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth … [Read more...]
The first 10 days of Zhul Hijjah: Why They Matter
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October 18, 2012 by
The first 10 days of Zhul Hijjah: Why They Matter Zhul Hijjah: The days of Hajj There are so many virtues in this month, and more specifically the first 10 days, that we should hold on to tightly and practice our Deen with a passion, InshaAllah. Who can guarantee that we will be alive to see next year's Zhul Hijjah? For those who have been invited to Almighty Allah's House (the Bayt Allah/Ka'bah in Makkah al Mukarramah), may Allah Almighty … [Read more...]
Virtues of visiting the Raudha Mubaarak:
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April 19, 2012 by
Virtues of visiting the Raudha Mubaarak: Presenting oneself in the court of Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wasallam is one the greatest acts of worship, for which great rewards and virtues have been promised in the Ahaadeeth. Hereunder are a few virtues: “My intercession becomes necessary for the one who visits my grave.”(Daaraqutni/Bayhaqi) “Visiting me after my death is akin to … [Read more...]
Common Health Problems during Hajj
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November 9, 2009 by
RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION People from all over the world bring with them all kinds of infections, and the unavoidable closeness of the hundreds of thousands of Hujjaj facilitates easy spread of those illnesses. Fatigue, and lack of sleep from the physically demanding regimen of Hajj rites as well as the over-enthusiastic exertions in salah and devotions, lower one's immunity and resistance, thereby making one more vulnerable … [Read more...]
Talking of Madinah
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November 9, 2009 by
Talking of Medinah Friends have invited me to give a talk on Madinah, describing what I saw there, and I have readily agreed. As a Persian poet has said: "To talk of the beloved is no less pleasant than to meet him." I do not know when I first heard of Makkah and Madinah. Like all Muslim children, … [Read more...]
Talking of Madinah
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November 9, 2009 by
Talking of Medinah Friends have invited me to give a talk on Madinah, describing what I saw there, and I have readily agreed. As a Persian poet has said: "To talk of the beloved is no less pleasant than to meet him." I do not know when I first heard of Makkah and Madinah. Like all Muslim children, … [Read more...]
