In the Name of Allāh.
Indeed, we all know the significance of Ṣalāh, an act so crucial that neglecting it (by deeming it non-obligatory) takes one outside the fold of Islām. Alḥamdulillāh, no one can claim to be unaware of this fact.
Furthermore, it is explicitly clear that those who fast but fail to pray have not truly fasted. Shaykh Ibn al-‘Uthaymīn (Raḥimahullāh) stated: “The one …
In the Name of Allāh.
When individuals within a society cease to promote good and discourage evil, the inevitable consequence is societal corruption. This corruption manifests in various forms, such as associating partners with Allāh, engaging in money rituals, fornication, and adultery, consuming intoxicants, unlawfully appropriating others’ wealth (through means like gambling and interest), perpetrating unjust killings, enacting oppression, spreading injustice, slandering, harboring envy, and displaying arrogance, among others.
Excellently, …
In the Name of Allāh.
Indeed, Al-Umūru bi Maqāsidihā (الأُمُورُ بِمَقَاصِدِهَا), which translates to “Actions are judged by the aims [i.e., intentions] behind them,” stands as one of the fundamental maxims of Islāmic Jurisprudence (al-Qawā’id al-Fiqhiyyah). This principle is derived from a well-known Ḥadīth narrated by ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khaṭṭāb (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) and mentioned by Imām An-Nawawī (Raḥimahullāh) as the first Ḥadīth in his compilation, …
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 up the missed fasts.
Allāh says: “Observing Sawm (fasts)] for a fixed number of days, …
In the Name of Allāh.
Respected brethren! When we stand in prayer, let us remember that Khushū’ (humble reverence) is the key to unlocking the true essence of Ṣalāh (prayer). It is not only about the physical act of praying, but the spiritual connection that we make with Allāh.
Allāh says: “Successful indeed are the believers: Those who offer their prayers with Khushū’ (humble reverence, solemnity, and full submissiveness)…” [Sūrah …
