Worship

Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. The Companion Abdullah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him) said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) say: ‘The religion of Islam is based upon five (pillars): testifying …

Ramadan is the month of change. The whole universe changes in Ramadan. Abu Hurayrah [RA] reported that the Prophet said: “The blessed month has come to you! Allāh has made fasting obligatory upon you during it. During it, the gates to Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are locked, and the …

Ramaḍan of The Prophet ﷺ How did the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) conduct himself in Ramaḍān? How did the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) prepare for Ramaḍān? The best example Surely, these are both fundamental questions that every Muslim should have already been asking themselves. Too often, we look …

Question Is there any Hadith together with its authenticity which says: Start thinking about yourself and not people when four things happen to pass; 1) Widespread greed 2) People following their desire 3) People stubborn/proud about their view 4) People giving priority of Dunya over Din   Answer You are …

By Mufti Taqi Usmani – The Night of Bara’ah – What Should be Done in this Night? – What Should Not be Done in This Night – Fast of the 15th Sha’ban Sha’ban is one of the meritorious months for which we find some particular instructions in the Sunnah of …

  Prior to Eidul-Fitr 1439, the Jamiat KZN had received a question regarding the permissibility of women attending the Eid Salaah considering the new trend of  family Eid Gahs being arranged in different places.   In conformance with the established ruling of the Fuqahaa (Islamic jurists), the Jamiat had responded by …

Khalid Baig http://www.albalagh.net/ Does Islam require — or even permit —- a coed masjid? Without using the term —for obvious reasons—- many people in the US are making suggestions that point in that direction. They begin by referring to real problems women face in some of the masajid where they …

The first word revealed of the Quran is “Iqra” READ! Seek knowledge! Educate yourselves! Be educated.   “Read and your Lord is Honourable, who taught(to write) with the pen taught man what he knew not, Those of His servants only who are possesses of knowledge fear Allah; Surely Allah is …

Question:  There has been much discussion with regards to celebrating 12th Rabī al-Awwal. You must be well aware of all the academic arguments in that regard. Without delving into academic gymnastics, your brief thoughts on this issue will be well appreciated. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, …