Hadith on fasting in Shawwal & Muharram
[Sahih Muslim : Book 6 Kitab Al-Sawm, Number 2614] Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah’s Messenger (sal-allahu- alleihi-wasallam ) as saying: He who observed the fast of Ramadan and then followed it with six (fasts) of Shawwal. it would be as if he fasted perpetually. [Sahih Muslim : Book 6 Kitab Al-Sawm, Number … Read more
Signs of Happiness and Misery
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful From the signs of happiness and joy is that whenever a worshipper increases in knowledge, his humbleness and mercy increases. Whenever he increases in acts of worship, his fear and caution increases. Whenever he increases in age, his greed decreases. Whenever he increases in wealth, his generosity … Read more
The Hadeeth of Intention
Imaam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali rahimahullah Jaami ul-Uloom wal-Hikam Below are translated excerpts from the beautiful work by Imaam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee rahimahullaah entitled ‘Jaami Al-Uloom wal Hikm’ in which he has a detailed commentary on 50 ahaadeeth of the Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. (Basically an-Nawawee’s 42 ahaadeeth with 8 added on) THE FIRST HADEETH: … Read more
Contemplation
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen hafidhahullaah Sharh Riyaadh as-Saaliheen Chapter: Contemplation [Muraaqaba] Allaah says, “Who sees you when you stand up (for prayer), and your movements along with those who fall prostrate.” (26:218-219) “He is with you wheresoever you may be.” (57:4) “Truly nothing is hidden from Allaah, in the earth or in the heavens.” … Read more
Gifts to those who fast
Shaykh ‘Aa’id Abdullah al-Qarni At this stage I can not find a better gift or greater masterpiece than to present to those who fast gifts from the Prophet of guidance, peace be upon him. They are those practical ahadith that have been mentioned in connection with rewards and blessings. Behold! They … Read more
Surat At-Takwir – recitation by Abdul Baset
At-Takwir In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful When the sun is wound round and lost its light (is lost and is overthrown)[]. (1) And when the stars fall; (2) And when the mountains are made to pass away; (3) And when the pregnant she-camels are be neglected; (4) And when the wild … Read more
Jihaad an-Nafs : Striving Against the Soul
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful Imâm al-Ghazâlî Taken from the ‘Ihyâ ‘Ulûm ad-Dîn‘ (The Revival of the Religious Sciences) a) Definitions at the beginning of the book “Kitâb sharh ‘ajâ’ib al-qalb” (Book of the Explanation of the Mysteries of the Heart)b) Section entitled: “The Soldiers of the Heart” in … Read more
