Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Allah‘s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged the Muslims to safeguard Fajr and Asr.   Jarir (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “ We were with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and he looked … Continue reading →

1. It is mentioned in a Hadîth that this world has been created to be utilised and that of all the things that are utilised in this world, there is nothing better than a pious woman. In other words, if … Continue reading →

Allah (SWT) says in the Quran: “And come not near to the unlawful sexual intercourse…” (Al-Isra 17:32) The words, COME NOT NEAR, means: STAY AWAY FROM ALL such things and practices which LEAD TO zina – which are stepping-stones to … Continue reading →

‘Alee bin Kharsham said: I saw Wakee’ bin al-Jarraah and he did not have any books with him even though he would memorise that which we did not memorise and I was amazed by this, so I asked him. I said, … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “And the labels fill your pockets. Every pocket is labelled with a characteristic or title; this pocket is filled with labels that say ‘Disbeliever,’ and everytime you see someone that you don’t like, you … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…and because of this, the Prophet exposed for us those who please us with their tongues, when he said: “Throw dirt in their faces,” meaning, the faces of those who praise people to their … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “al-Imam Ahmad – may Allah have Mercy upon him – would not accept any gifts from the people, so that they would not have any favor over him. He would reject the gifts of … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “Today, the average American, if he experiences some problem, what does he do? He goes to the church! He has been avoiding church for such a long time, and now, he turns to Allah! … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…the Lord of the Worlds has chosen you for this religion, and has chosen you to be the leaders of the world. Likewise, He honored you and chose this religion for you: {“This day, … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…Believe me when I tell you that I hate buying new things, new clothes, etc. One day, I came home to find new sponge cushions with matching sheets. When I saw them, I lost … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…Whenever I look to the effects of Ibn Taymiyyah and the effects of Sayyid Qutb on Earth, I come to realize the meaning of {“A good word is as like good tree whose root … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “You cannot live alone. Do not live alone, as the wolf eats up the lone sheep, and Satan is close to the one who is alone and is farther from two who are together. … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…The stronger a person’s connection with his Lord becomes, the more he will feel relaxed. This is why they said to Ibn al-Mubarak: “Who are the kings?” So, he replied: “Those who abstain from … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…Really, the one who follows the Noble Qur’an finds that the pages dedicated to the People of the Book are greater than their size and influence in the Arabian Peninsula. So, what is the … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…many times, I would ask my students: “Who is more powerful: Allah, or America?” Confused, they would answer: “Allah, of course.” I would then say to them: “You believe that Allah is more powerful … Continue reading →

From the Words of ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam… “…It is a disaster that your heart dies without you noticing. It is as if you say: ‘O Lord! How often I rebel against You without you punishing me for it!’ And He replies: … Continue reading →

al-Imam al-Bazzar wrote a long, first hand account of the life of Ibn Taymiyyah, who was his personal friend and companion. The book is called ‘al-A’lam al-’Aliyyah fi Manaqib Ibn Taymiyyah,’ and this is a very, very small glimpse from … Continue reading →

Words To Hang On The Wall And Imbue In The Heart al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadee rahimahullaah These quotes futher illustrate how the illustrious pious predecessors of this ummah (may Allah be pleased with and bestow His Mercy upon them and guide us … Continue reading →

By Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah The Invocation of God – Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim al-Tayyib 55. All [religious] practice prescribes the remembrance of God, and to achieve this remembrance is its goal. God says, ‘And establish regular prayer for … Continue reading →

For forty years, the Adhan was never called but Sa`id bin al-Musayyab radhiallahu `anhu was in the mosque before it was called. [Tabaqat al Hanabilah 1/141, Hilyat al Awliya 2/163, Sifat as Safwah 2/80] `Umar became unconscious after he was … Continue reading →

TAMAAM-UL-MINNAH’ Translated by Dawud Burbank Salafi Many writers – especially in the present age – despite their differing madhabs and specialities – are in the habit of quoting Ahaadeeth attributed to the Prophet (s.a.w.s) – without declaring those which are … Continue reading →

By the Muhaddith, Shaykh, Allamaa’ Muhammad Nasir uddeen al-Albaani Compiled and Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Shaykh al-Albaani – may Allaah have mercy on him – was asked: ‘What is the connection between the knowledge of Fiqh (understanding of the religion) … Continue reading →

The Praise Of Rabia’ Al-Madhkhalee For The Muhadith, The ‘Allaama, Shaykh Of Hadeeth, Muhammad Nasr ud-Deen al-Albaani Translated by: Abbas Abu Yahya Questioner: Is Shaykh al-Albaani at the head of the ahl-ul-Hadeeth of this time? The Answer of Rabia’ bin … Continue reading →

Haram bin Hiyaan said, “I wish, by Allah, that I was a tree that a camel would eat and discharge as droppings, and that I would not endure the reckoning of the Day of Resurrection; verily, I fear the Great … Continue reading →

By Ibn Taymiyya Sh. Al-Islam Ibn Taymyya (May Allah Bestows His mercy upon him) said in his writings explaining the situations of many people: “It is much surprising to find a person who easily preserves himself from committing sins i.e. … Continue reading →

For forty years, the Adhan was never called but Sa`id bin al-Musayyab radhiallahu `anhu was in the mosque before it was called. [Tabaqat al Hanabilah 1/141, Hilyat al Awliya 2/163, Sifat as Safwah 2/80] `Umar became unconscious after he was … Continue reading →

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِِ – Mâlik ibn Dînâr (rahimahullâh) said, “Whoever proposed to the world, then the world would not be satisfied until he gave up his Deen as dowry.” – Bakr ibn ‘Abdullâh al-Muzanî (rahimahullâh) said, “If you see … Continue reading →

Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq al-‘Abbaad – may Allaah protect and preserve him – mentioned on tape one of his explanation of (Imaam) an-Nawawi’s Forty (Hadeeth): And here, I recall something novel which occurred…and that was about twenty years ago; I (held lessons … Continue reading →

It was related that a man said to Haatim al Asam: “You are a non-Arab who cannot speak fluently, but no one has debated you except that you silenced him, so how do you defeat your opponents?” He said: “With … Continue reading →

Shaykh ‘Asheesh narrates an incident when the Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh – Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah) was explaining the different scholarly levels of hadeeth, and Shaykh al-Albaanee went on to say: “al-Haafidth is one who has memorised a hundred … Continue reading →

Collected from adh-Dhahabi’s ‘Siyar A’lam an-Nubala”: 1 – Abu Hanifah an-Nu’man bin Thabit: Abu Yusuf said: “Abu Hanifah was well-formed, was from the best of people in appearance, the most eloquent of them in speech, the sweetest in tone, and … Continue reading →

al-Hasan, may Allāh mercy on him, said, ‘When you stand in prayer, stand in due obedience as Allāh has ordered you, beware of negligence and looking (here and there), beware that Allāh be looking at you while you are looking … Continue reading →

Praise be to Allaah.Imam Abu Haneefah is the great faqeeh and scholar of Iraq, Abu Haneefah al-Nu’maan ibn Thaabit al-Taymi al-Kufi. He was born in the year 80 AH, during the lifetime of some of the younger Sahaabah and saw … Continue reading →

Shaykhul Islaam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah Reference: Al-Fawaaid The signs of the fortune and success of a servant are that: · Every time he is increased in his knowledge, he increases in his humbleness and mercy · Every time he is … Continue reading →

It is reported that there used to be poor people in Al-Madînah who didn’t know where they were getting their food from. When ‘Alî b. Husayn passed away, they started missing what they used to be given at night. Abû … Continue reading →

It is important to first note that in Arabic, nearly every word is comprised of a root word which is usually three letters (sometimes two or four) which has a basic meaning to it and this meaning connects with all … Continue reading →

We know that Allah ta’ala Name’s Ar-Raheem is specifically for the believers, so how is it that one can receive this special Mercy from ar Raheem? Obedience to Allah and His Messenger. “and obey Allah and His Messenger so that … Continue reading →

There are people on this earth whose sincerity has raised them in rank to such an extent that they’ve become what’s called مستجابون الدعوة (mustajab al-da’wah) – i.e. a people whose supplications are readily answered by Allah `azza wa jall, … Continue reading →

From ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak’s ‘Kitab al-Jihad’ : ‘When the people came to the door of ‘Umar (radhiallahu `anhu), there was from amongst them Suhail ibn ‘Amr as well as Abu Sufyan ibn Harb and other chiefs of Quraysh. So he … Continue reading →

Abu Hurairah (ra) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (sal Allah alayhi wasalam) said: “The Shaheed feels nothing from the agony of death except like one of you would feel from a sting of an insect.” 301 [Tirmithi, al Nasa’i, Ibn … Continue reading →

Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen al-Shanqeeti mentioned in his book Adhwaa’ al-Bayaan that from amongst the verses that give the most hope to a believer is: “Then We gave the Book (the Quran) for inheritance to such of Our slaves whom We … Continue reading →

We learn a lot from the ways of the Messengers and Prophets (‘alayhumusalam) when reading through the Qur’an and their qisas (stories): the way they lived, their  da’wah and style of relaying the message, their response to the people’s istihzaa’ … Continue reading →

Imam al-Shatibi and Imam Ibn Malik were both great Andulusian scholars from the 5th Century AH. Coincidentally they were also great friends who had each specialised in different areas of the Islamic Sciences. Al-Shatibi was a initially a grammarian, proficient … Continue reading →

The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever wakes up with good health, safety and he has with him food for the day, then it is as if the world has been gathered for him. O Ibn Ju’shum, … Continue reading →

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah was asked the following question: I asked the Shaykh, who followed in the footsteps of the earlier generations and was the example for the later generations, the most knowledgeable man I have ever met in the … Continue reading →

Punishments are what happen to people in return for their evil deeds. Trials are tests which are sent to try people, and people may be tested by good things or by bad. Concerning punishments, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): … Continue reading →

Ever read Fortress of the Muslim (Hisnul-Muslim) and fort  ‘I would like to learn these invocations but i’m unable to read the arabic’? or ‘if i memorise an invocation i may memorise it incorrectly’? well here is the official website … Continue reading →

Ibn-Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah) said:  And mankind, with regard to their performance of prayer are in five levels:  The First: The level of the one who is negligent and wrongs his soul: He is the one who falls short in performing … Continue reading →

Description of al-hoor al-‘iyn in the Qur’aan and Sunnah What is the description of al-hoor al-iyn as stated in the Qur’aan and Sunnah? If a wife is righteous in this world, what will her form or attributes be in Paradise … Continue reading →