AT THE END OF THE MONTH (IV)

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

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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 is simply awe-inspiring! It is evident how quickly we have intensified our devotion to the …

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (III)

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 …

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (II)

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 […

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (I)

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 …

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