Worship

Visiting The Raudha Mubaarak

Visiting The Raudha Mubaarak 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 …

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Qurbani: Philosophy and Rules

Qurbani: Philosophy and Rules by Mufti Taqi Uthmani The Urdu and persian word Qurbani (Sacrificial slaughter) is derived from the Arabic word Qurban. Lexically, it means an act performed to seek Allah’s pleasure. Originally, the word Qurban included all acts of charity because the purpose of charity is nothing but …

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Rules regarding Slaughtering according to Shariah

1.      The animal must be a permitted animal – cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat. 2.      All slaughterers must be Muslims, reputable persons of good character and practising Muslims. 3.      The Muslim slaughterers must at all times follow the method of Halaal slaughtering as required by the Shariáh. 4.      Before slaughter, the …

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Hajj

The fact that Haj has been granted the status of being the fifth pillar of Islam is itself an indication of its importance in Deen. Indeed, such stress has been laid on the performance of Haj that no person upon whom Haj has become compulsory should ever delay in fulfilling …

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The lesson of Death in Haj

Among the many lessons that the Ibaadah of Haj teaches us, is the lesson of death. Let us see how Haj depicts death and the hereafter. A Haaji leaves his home, bids farewell to all his dear and near ones and departs from them just before he sets off alone. …

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