February 2012
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Virtues of doing wudhoo before going to sleep
Upon the authority of Ibn Umar -Radhiyallahu ‘Anhumaa -who said that the Messenger – Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Was Salam Said:
“Purify these Bodies (of yours), May Allah grant you purity, for indeed there is not a servant that spends the night in a state of purification except that an angel spends the night with him in his garment. He does not turn at anytime during the night except that the angel says:...
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The Effect of Committing Sins on Being Deprived of...
A Piece of Advice to Students of the Islamic University at Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah (Issued on 18/10/1388 A.H.)
All Praise be to Allah Alone. May peace be upon His Servants whom He has chosen!
I recommend sons of the students of the Islamic university to observe Taqwa (fearing Allah as He should be feared) in all cases, adhere to seeking knowledge, study well your curricula, listen...
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Supplicating to Allah in the English language
Q: Is it permissible to say Du`a’ (supplication) in English?
A: It is permissible for a Muslim to supplicate to Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) in any language they speak, whether it is Arabic, English, Urdu, or any other language. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research...
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قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي...
Say (O Muhammad to mankind): “If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Qur’an and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Aali Imran 3:31
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“وَالذَّاكِرِينَ اللهَ كَثِيرًا وَالذَّاكِرَاتِ...
“And the men and women who remember Allah frequently, Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and great reward.” – Al-Ahzab 33:35
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Q: What is the ruling on taking stimulants that...
A: The harm these drugs incur is greater than their benefit; when harm prevails over benefit, the relevant matter is prohibited. A Muslim may resort to other alternatives that are more beneficial and free from side effects. Students can spread out their study hours and this is more effective to keep information by heart and help them understand it deeply, so they hardly forget it. Drivers can take...
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“The right of a Muslim on another is six things.”...
Al-Bukhari, Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, p. 319, no. 925. Muslim, vol. 4, p. 1705, no. 2162. And Ahmad, al-Tirmidhy, an-Nasa’y, and others.
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Fatwa no. 21203
Q: Some people celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 by exchanging red roses, dressing in red, and congratulating one another on that day. Some cake shops make heart-shaped cakes in red and draw hearts on them and other shops advertise special items on sale for this day. What is your opinion on:
First: Celebrating this day?
Second: Buying from these stores on this...
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Abdur-Rahman Al-Maharabi said: A man was on his...
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Anonymous asked: assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah!... i really don't know how to say this... but, i'll try my best inshallah... there is a boy that a lot of girls have told me about, and he sounds like the boy i would like to marry. But the problem is, that one girl told me that he isn't ready to get married... now i kinda think im love in his character and who he is.. what should i do? ... i really...
It is reported that Al-Fudayl b. ‘Ayyâd – Allâh...
Alhamdulillah, I arrived to the UK and am settled in after lots and lots of troubles (just little things but such is the beauty of traveling).
I shall write more about the positives soon, but right now, I’m reaching out to my Muslim followers…
So the question is…
What are the rulings women on living with men?I requested an all-female house and was literally told that my house was such (*I have...