Preparing for the best Ten days of the year

The First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah "The best days in the world are the Ten days." [Ibn Hibbaan, al-Bazzaar, authenticated in Saheeh Jaami` us-Sagheer #1133] "There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved by Allaah than these (ten) days." [al-Bukhaaree, at-Tirmidhee and others] The Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, was...

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Hadith of the week - Curse

عن جابر قَالَ : قَالَ رسُولُ الله : لا تَدْعُوا عَلَى أَنْفُسِكُمْ ؛ وَلا تَدعُوا عَلَى أوْلادِكُمْ ، وَلا تَدْعُوا عَلَى أموَالِكُمْ ، لا تُوافِقُوا مِنَ اللهِ سَاعَةً يُسألُ فِيهَا عَطَاءً فَيَسْتَجِيبَ لَكُمْ رواه مسلم Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said, "Do not invoke curses...

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What your 'Thanks' will do?

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem, I came across this article in Bro.Birkah's blog. Masha Allah, after a long analysis, I could at least partially understand the effect of language Allah has used. Alhamthulillah. I have re-posted the original article without any edits. The one-line is Give more, more and more thanks to Allah and see your rizq...

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Don't Delay Hajj Anymore

Don't Delay Hajj Anymoreby Asma bint ShameemEvery one knows that Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. And performing Hajj is one of the obligations that Allaah has put upon His believing slaves if they have the means. But how many of us really pay attention to this command?Now I am not talking about those of us who are sick,...

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Islam is the way of life

as Salamu alaykum everyone, As you all may know / may not know, Islam is not a simple ritualistic religion. It is the way of life. Allah says in Qur'an, "... And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me."      (The Noble Qur'an 51:56)Does that mean all muslims should be doing Ibadah only and no life? Should they resent worldly affairs and indulge themselves in prayer halls all day and...

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The Boy and the Cookie

“…I knew him myself. I knew him, and I don’t say he was from the Children of Isra’il. No! He was from the sons of this land. I knew him personally. He would weep intensely. He would weep intensely, and he would never have the Qur’an recited in his presence except that he would cry, and become humble and soft. He was an amazing,...

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Please convey my Salaams to the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam)

"Please convey my Salaams to the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam)"by Asma bint Shameem"Please convey my salaams to the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) when you go and visit Madeenah." That's what they said to me as I was leaving for Hajj last year. Some even said, "Take my name personally and say so-and-so has...

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