In the Name of Allāh.
In matters of Mu’amalat (social transactions such as education, business, management, etc.), we consistently strive for a certain level of excellence. However, how committed are we to achieving excellence in our ‘Ibādat (worship), particularly in prayer? One significant factor that can aid us in achieving excellence in our prayers is the straightening of our rows. ‘Anas Ibn Mālik (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that the …
In the Name of Allāh.
Who are the most undesirable women? The Prophet described: “The worst women of yours are those who display their beauty to strangers (Mutabarrijāt) and are arrogant, and they are hypocrites, NONE of them will enter Jannah EXCEPT the likes of red-legged crow (a rare bird), i.e., only a few.” [as-Sunan al-Kubrá 12480]
Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a time when Tabarruj…
In the Name of Allāh.
Special appreciation goes to Allāh for the gift of Islām. This morning, let’s discuss ‘Eid. In Islām, there are only two yearly legislated celebrations: ‘Eid al-Fiṭr, which follows Ramaḍān, and ‘Eid al-Aḍḥa, celebrated after the rites of ‘Arafah. These events hold immense significance for Muslims, who should prioritize them over other festivities. They represent a joyous occasion filled with …
In the Name of Allāh.
Following up on our previous discussion regarding Zakāt al-Fiṭr, it’s important to dispel the misconception that only specific foods given during the Prophet’s (ﷺ) time are permissible. The idea that foods like rice, beans, wheat, oats, corn, or other naturally storable items are unacceptable simply because they weren’t those specific items is inaccurate (as was established through the Ḥadīth of ‘Abdullāh Ibn ‘Umar […
In the Name of Allāh.
As this year’s blessed month of Ramaḍān approaches its end, it is a commendable tradition to bid farewell to it with ‘Eid, which has three primary obligations: giving Zakāt al-Fiṭr, participating in Dhikr (which includes saying Takbīrat), and performing Ṣalāh Al-‘Eid. I will start with a discussion on Zakāt al-Fiṭr, while the topics of the ‘Eid prayer and engaging in …
