THE END IS NEAR!
In the Name of Allāh. With only one Friday left until the completion of this blessed month of Ramaḍān 1446 A.H, a sense of unease settles on our faces. This could potentially be one’s last opportunity! Today, our Masajid overflow with worshippers as we gather to connect with Allāh. Oh, the magnificence of Ṣalāh Al-Jumu’ah […]
THE BEST IN THE BEST
In the Name of Allāh. It can certainly be said that envy arises when an individual is elevated above others in terms of status and moral virtue. Envy, by definition, is the desire to see someone stripped of their blessings. Yet, when such blessings are lost, the envier experiences no actual gain. A perfect example […]
DEEP OR LITTLE SLEEP
In the Name of Allāh. This morning, we will explore the nuanced topic of ablution and its connection to sleep. As Muslims, we adhere to the Divine Guidance of Allāh and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) in our efforts to uphold purification. Success has been achieved in addressing the question of whether passing […]
WITH ITS VIRTUES
In the Name of Allāh. Praise be to Allāh; once again, it is Friday! As we welcome this blessed day, let us reflect on the significant words of our beloved Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ): “The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday. Ādam was created on Friday, and on it, he entered Paradise, […]
REGARDING A SITTING MODE
In the Name of Allāh. Alḥamdulillāh! Our religion, Islām, provides us with guidance on how to properly worship our Lord and live a fulfilling life, which includes etiquette for sitting during the Khutbah of the Jumu’ah prayer. It has been reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade Iḥtibā’, which is the act of sitting on one’s […]
THE HOUR OF ACCEPTANCE
In the Name of Allāh. Alḥamdullilah, we’re blessed to witness another Friday, a day so precious that Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) outlined its myriad blessings, one of which is a brief yet powerful moment when our supplications are guaranteed to be answered. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) spoke about Friday, stating: “There […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PRESERVING THE SANCTITY OF JUMU’AH
In the Name of Allāh. The blessing of the Jumu’ah prayer is a precious gift, and it behooves us to preserve its beauty and significance. Yet, alas, some people allow distractions (such as phone calls) and idle chatter to detract from this sacred ritual, imperiling the rewards of their observance. More so, if we witness […]