Those Who Slander Ummul Mu'mineen 'A'isha And The Other Pure Wives (RA) Subsequent to the revelation of the Qur'anic verses vindicating Hadrat 'Aa'isha رضي الله عنها, the person who slanders the pure wife of the most noble of all the Prophets, Muhammad Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم, the wife who has been referred to as Mubarraah Minas-Samaa' [1], such a person is unanimously declared a Murtadd (apostate) because he is … [Read more...]
Adhaab al-Qabr
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March 27, 2013 by
Adhaab al-Qabr (Punishment Of The Grave) According to the Aqaid (beliefs) of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah`, Adhaabul Qabr (punishment in the grave) is Haqq (true and established). (Sharhul Aqaid) It (punishment of the grave) is proven from the Qur'an and Ahadith. Allah Ta'ala discusses the punishment given to Fir'awn. He says, 'The fire is given to them in the morning and evening and on the Day of Judgment.' The fire before the Day of … [Read more...]
True Worth of Worldly Empires
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March 13, 2013 by
True Worth of Worldly Empires Haroon as-Rasheed رحمه الله, the Khaleef of the Muslims, requested the righteous Ibn Simak رحمه الله for some advice. Ibn Simak رحمه الله noticed that Haroon ar-Rasheed رحمه الله had a glass of water in his hand and asked, "Ameerul Mu'mineen, if you were deprived of the bounty of drinking water, would you be prepared to exchange your entire kingdom for it?" "Yes, I will certainly be happy to do so," … [Read more...]
Imam Abu Hanifah’s (RA) Respect Before His Shaykh
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March 6, 2013 by
Imam Abu Hanifah's (RA) Respect Before His Shaykh It is narrated from Imam Abu Hanifah رحمه الله that he said: "I never stretched out my legs in the direction of my teacher, Hammad's, house out of respect for him. This despite the fact that there were seven sidestreets between my house and his house. Every salah that I offered after Hammad passed away, I sought forgiveness for him together with my parents. I certainly seek forgiveness for … [Read more...]
Imam Ibn Wahb (RA) Leaves Optional..
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March 6, 2013 by
Imam Ibn Wahb (RA) Leaves Optional Worship For Optional Knowledge One of the amazing things that happened to one of the Imams of the past is that he gave up optional knowledge for optional worship. Then one of his close associates saw a dream which caused the Imam to stop his optional worship and to return to the spread and propagation of knowledge. Imam 'Abdullah Ibn Wahb al-Qurashi al-Misri رحمه الله was a great scholar of hadeeth, a … [Read more...]
The Status of the Noble Companions
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February 26, 2013 by
The Status of the Noble Companions (May Allah Be Pleased With Them) "Allah سبحانه و تعالى selected a group to accompany the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and receive the Shari’ah from him; they are the best of his ummah." [This article is part of a free translation of 'aqidah ahl al-sunnah wa al-jama'ah fi al-sahabah al-kiram by 'Abd al-Muhsin al-'Abbad] A manifestation of Allah’s mercy and favour upon His slaves is that He sent to them … [Read more...]
