Worship

Sacrifice or Qurbani: Philosophy and Rules

 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 to seek Allah’s pleasure. But, in precise religious …

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Beware the Green Collar criminals

by Moulana Khalid Dhorat Criminals don’t look like criminals anymore. They have mastered the art of disguise. Before, you could spot a thief by the type of clothes he wore and by his suspicious manner or walking. But nowadays criminals drive expensive cars, dress elegantly and can even speak better …

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Itikaf Explained (detailed)

  The basic purpose of I’tikâf is that the heart gets attached to Allâh and, with it, one attains inner composure and equanimity and pre‑occupation with the mundane things of life ceases and absorption in the eternal Reality takes its place, and the state is reached in which all fears, …

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Twenty Rakaats of Taraweeh is Sunnah

By Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Fazlur Rahman Sheikh Atiyyah Muhammed Salim who is a judge of the supreme court of Madinah Munawwarah and an orator and teacher in Masjidun-Nabawi (Ala Sahibihi As-Salatu Was-Salam) has written a book entitled At-AtTaraweehu akthara min alfi amin fi masjid-in-Nabi (Ala Sahibihi As-Salatu Was-Salam) in which …

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Good Deeds a Woman on Menses can do in Ramadhan

    Almighty Allah has made it easy for a woman in Ramadan during her menses for she is still able to get the same rewards as men. The good deed accounts don’t stop when a women is menstruating for the angels are continuing writing down good deeds as long …

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The Objectives of Fasting

http://www.ilmgate.org/the-objectives-of-fasting/ By Shaykh ‘Izz al-Dīn ibn ‘Abd al-Salām Translated by Abu Rumaysah A partial translation of Maqāsid al-Sawm   The Obligation of Fasting Allâh, Exalted is He says, “O you who have faith! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you – so that hopefully you …

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Places and times where du’aas are answered

Question: What are the times, places and situations where du’aa’ is answered? And what is meant by the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) “Dabr al-salawaat al-maktoobah (following the prescribed prayers)”? Is the prayer of a father for his child answered, or is it …

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