A great example of compassion, gentleness and using soft words in giving Da’wah
Category: Family & Society
Teach Muslim women English to reduce extremism?!
A reply to a BBC news item entitled: “Muslim women’s segregation in UK communities must end”; highlighting the causes of extremism.
A Scandalous Trait: Broadcasting Private Messages
There is an unfortunate trait that has been noticed from some zealous youth who lack both manners and knowledge; It is publicizing private correspondences in the name of refutations
The reward of helping other people
The most beloved action to Allaah (the Majestic and Exalted) is happiness that you bring to a Muslim, and that you are an avenue of benefit to the rest of creation
Preferring Sons over Daughters
… due to this, the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam) used to order justice in dealing with son and daughters even if they be little children
Advice during a time of fitnah
With what do you advise us during this age in which fitan have increased, & the people of innovation have become widespread, & [as we witness] the passing away of the scholars?
The Companionship of a Righteous Wife
The righteous woman will remain in the company of her husband – if he is a righteous man – for many years. She is the ‘enjoyment’ that the Messenger spoke about
Making the “V” for victory sign
Some of the soldiers raise their index and middle finger taking the form of the [Arabic] number seven (“V”) as a sign of victory. What is the ruling regarding that?
Advising a Mother who Commits Shirk
My mother seeks help from the dead and worships other than Allah in other ways as well. I continue to advise her but my efforts appear to be in vain.
The Ideological War
In fact, the ‘Ideological War’ is even more dangerous than the physical combat of armies…
The Advice of the Salaf Regarding the Early Upbringing of the Child – 2
The child is taught to not boast in front of his friends and peers about something that his parents own, or to boast regarding his food and clothes.
The advice of the Salaf regarding the upbringing of children – 1
You should know that the child is a trust upon his parents, his heart like an innocent gem that is open to any inscription upon it
I Love You for the Sake of Allah
Is it permissible for a woman to say to a (Muslim) man “Indeed, I love you for the Sake of Allaah”?
Voting for the lesser harm and running in elections
Shaykh al-Albaani distinguishes between voting for the lesser harm and running for elections
Honouring ones mother after her death
How can I honour and show righteousness towards my mother after her death?