Question: Assalaamu ‘alaikum Respected ‘Ulama I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time. I had the intention of deleting it but find it necessary as well for communication purposes, especially because I am teaching. Please advise. Jazakallah Answer: Bismihi …
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Nasihah (Advice): Beautify the Quran with your voices Sayyiduna Baraa’ Bin Aazib Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that he heard Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam saying: “Beautify the Qur’ān with your voices, for the beautiful voice increases the beauty of the Qur’ān.” (Sunan Daarimi) ______________________________ Question and Answer: Respected …
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Nasihah (Advice): The Second House of Allah on Earth Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, “Which was the first Masjid built on earth?” He replied, “Al-Masjid Al-Haraam in Makkah.” I then asked, “Which was built next?” He said, “Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.” …
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Nasihah (Advice): Performing Wudhu properly Sayyiduna Uthmaan Radhiyallahu Anhu reported that he heard Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam saying: “When the time for a prescribed Salaah has entered and a Muslim performs Wudhu and its acts of bowing and prostration properly, the Salaah will be an expiation for his …
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Nasihah (Advice): Forbearance & Gentleness Sayyiduna Jareer Bin Abdullah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Whoever is deprived of forbearance and gentleness is, in fact, deprived of all good.” (Sahih Muslim) ______________________________ Question and Answer: If any heir, during the lifetime of the …
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