Umm Affān

REMEMBERING THE DAY

In the Name of Allāh. O people, remember the Day of Judgment that awaits us all when the heaven shall be rent asunder with (emerging) clouds, when the angels will be sent down with a grand descending, when the trumpet is blown, and when the graves will burst open. On that Day, all deeds will…

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ARE THEY ON THE RIGHT PATH?

In the Name of Allāh. There is a dangerous misconception now spreading through our ranks, a belief that Christians are also on the right path and that they are also worshipping God just as we do. This is a false belief, a belief that is not grounded in the Qur’ān or the Sunnah. Verily, the…

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SENDING ṢALĀT ON HIM

In the Name of Allāh. The day of Jumu’ah is indeed filled with many plusses. Aus Ibn Aus (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) stated: “The most virtuous of your days is Jumu’ah. On that day, Ādam was created, and on that day he died; (on that day) the horn would be blown, and…

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THE TYPES OF PEOPLE AT JUMU’AH

In the Name of Allāh. Are you aware that there are three types of people who attend Jumu’ah? In a Ḥadīth recorded by Imām Abī Dāwūd in his Sunan (no. 1113), the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said that the below three types of people attend the Jumu’ah prayer: • One is present in a frivolous…

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PREPARING FOR THE NEXT RAMAḌĀN

In the Name of Allāh. With Allāh’s Will, this year’s Ramaḍān is some 100+ days away—it’s approaching quickly! Indeed, certain individuals are excused from fasting during Ramaḍān due to valid reasons, such as advanced age, being a traveler, or severe illness. However, depending on their specific circumstances, some of these individuals may need to make…

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BECOMING ALLĀH’S FRIEND

In the Name of Allāh. Imagine if Allāh Himself were to call you His friend. Who among us would not yearn for such a privilege, such a Divine Favor? Yet, to be His friend, His beloved, one must possess the twin jewels in the crown of righteousness, the twin great all-inclusive qualities. The first, Al-Eemān,…

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A MAJOR OF THE ASH’ARĪ

In the Name of Allāh. A man immediately departed from Yemen for Makkah to embrace the truth brought by the Prophet (ﷺ), which earned him the status of a Ṣaḥābi (companion). Afterward, he returned to his homeland to share the message with his people. It is no surprise that he later migrated to meet the…

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WHY DO THEY FANCY EVIL?

In the Name of Allāh. The unquenchable thirst for money, power, and fame can corrupt individuals, driving them to pursue evil and harm others for personal benefit. This relentless pursuit of materialism and power, often at the expense of morality and righteousness, poses a significant risk to the pillars of a just and peaceful society….

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WELCOME TO ISLĀM!

All praise is due to Allāh for His Grace, Light, and Guidance that illuminate our journey along the path of Islām. This morning’s FAJR REMINDER is dedicated to our cherished brothers and sisters worldwide who have recently embraced the beauty of Islām. We open our arms and hearts to welcome them with warmth and compassion….

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THE CALL OF JUMU’AH

In the Name of Allāh. Lo, the call of Jumu’ah invites, echoing through the streets, the pathways, and the hearts of those who worship Allāh. “Is anyone out there?” seeking the faithful, to join in the holy gathering, the sacred union of prayer and community. Indeed, when it’s time for Jumu’ah (Khutbah and Ṣalāh), Allāh…

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