An outline of the origins of Halloween, its traditions and the ruling of partaking in its festivities.
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An authentic Hadith regarding the wealth of the son and father
Verily, you and your wealth are for your father.
An Introduction to Tawhid
An introduction to the meanings and proofs of Tawhid
Workbook: Arba’ qawā’id tadūr al-ahkām ‘alayhā
Four important principles clarifying how we should interact with the evidences and rulings of the Sharī’ah.
Beauty and ugliness is a reflection of the heart
When piety and righteousness increase, beauty becomes manifest; when sins increase, ugliness become more manifest.
Praying Salah with the shoulders uncovered
There are many brothers who pray ṣalāh whilst wearing a single garment below the stomach…
Workbook: Lamiyyah of Ibn Taymiyyah
16 verses of poetry attributed to Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, authored in reply to a person who questioned him regarding his Aqīdah.
Is a woman’s voice ‘awrah?
A clarification of the misconception amongst may men, that a woman’s voice is ‘awrah…
Workbook: Ad-Durūs al-Muhimma li-‘āmatil Ummah
An excellent study text for a beginner student, topics include: the basics of Aqīdah (belief), rulings of Wudū, Ṣalāh and Janāzah; Muslim manners and morals; and different types of sins.
Lessons Muslims can learn from the decline of the Church
An analysis of the causes behind the decline of the Church, and a look at what preserves Islam and the Masjid
Are the Shia Muslims?
Is it permitted to make Takfīr of the Shia?
Women praying in congregation amongst themselves
If women are together without the presence of men, they are permitted to pray in congregation with one of them leading the others as an Imām.
Is mud impure?
There is a doubt amongst many Muslims, that they consider mud to be impure. Due to this doubt, they may even refuse to pray Salah…
Essential questions and answers regarding Zakat al-Fitr
12 essential questions which summarise the rulings of Zakat al-Fitr.
Concise advice regarding utilising our time wisely
One night, while we were recording the radio programme “Noor ‘alad-Darb”, the Shaykh appeared as if he were overcome by the desire to sleep