Worship

Meraj & Isra – The Ascension and Night Journey

  The month of Rajab is most famous for the incident of the night journey and ascension of Prophet to the heavens, in Arabic known as Al-Isra wal Mi’raj. The exact date of this journey is unknown, however some Islamic scholars state that it took place in the month of …

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The Gift of Meraj

  On the twenty seventh of Rajab the Musjids will be full. People will gather to listen to talks being delivered regarding the great incident of Me’raj. After the talks are over, by and large we return home with the miracle of Me’raj and its message forgotten until the following …

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Ikhlaas (Correct Intention/Sincerity)

  Intention is a magical prescription that can turn sand into gold. The Hadith says “Verily actions depend upon their intentions.” It is sometimes interpreted to mean that good intentions justify bad deeds and makes sins meritorious. This is completely wrong. Sin is always a sin no matter how noble …

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25 Ways to Enter Jannah

1.Whoever meets Allah without ascribing anything to Him will enter Jannah. [Bukhari] 2. Whoever believes (has emaan) in Allah and His Messenger (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam), and establishes the prayer and fasts the month of Ramadan, it is incumbent upon Allah that He enters him in Jannah. [Bukhari] 3. …

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Captivated Imprisoned And Fettered

By Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim. Among its (the sins) effects is that the disobedient sinner is constantly in the shackles of his Shaytaan and the prison of his shahwa (desires) and the chains/ fetters of his hawaa (whims). So he is a captive, one who is imprisoned and who is tied …

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The Hollow Claim of Love

Consider a woman whose husband constantly showers her with gifts. Whenever she admires something, he promptly buys it for her. He brings her new clothes every so often and even occasionally surprises her with flowers. Outwardly, it appears that she has a husband who truly adores her. Yet, step into her …

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Why Follow an Imaam?

  Is it Necessary to Follow an Imaam? Can I not Refer Directly to the Hadeeth? In this belated era, one often hears questions about the need to follow an imaam or a mazhab (school of thought). The ear-catching slogan of “DIRECTLY” following the Quraan and hadith is heard more …

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The Ultimate Goal

Al-Haadi.org How would you respond to the following question: What is your ultimate goal in life? Would any of the following responses ever be heard?: To become super-rich To keep expanding one’s business To have the best comforts and luxuries To acquire the highest qualifications in one’s field To build …

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Sinning Repeatedly and Asking Allah for His Forgiveness

Have you ever wondered what happens when you sin, then ask for Allah’s forgiveness but then commit the same sin again? Should we still ask for Allah’s forgiveness again? Does Allah forgive a person who sins repeatedly and asks Allah for forgiveness? Consider this hadith Qudsi from the prophet where …

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