Masjids are the houses of Allah on earth. He has commanded their construction so that He alone may be worshipped within them—His name remembered and His commands and prohibitions honoured. They serve as sacred spaces where His believing servants draw closer to Him through various acts of worship, such as prayer, remembrance and recitation of […]
The two Rak’ahs Sunnah before the Fajr prayer is the most rewarding of all the established Sunnah prayers according to ‘ijma (consensus) of the scholars of the four madhabs. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ never missed these two units of voluntary prayer before the dawn prayer. He would also encourage his family and companions to
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Performing good deeds brings numerous benefits both in this life and the Hereafter. A believer who persists in performing righteous deeds will have a good life filled with blessings, guidance and Allah’s love and mercy. Such deeds also bring numerous benefits after death, including protection from the punishments of the grave, an easy reckoning on
In the material world, currencies like dollars, dinars, and dirhams are fundamental to our daily transactions. They hold value, facilitate trade, and often become measures of one’s success and status. However, in the Hereafter, these worldly currencies lose all relevance. Instead, the currency of ultimate value will be our good deeds. The richest and most
In this article, you will discover four simple acts of worship that enable you to construct not one but FOUR houses in Jannah (Paradise) every day. The houses of Jannah are are not any ordinary houses; they are magnificent dwellings specially designed by Allah Himself for the inhabitants of Paradise. Allah has described them as
The trees of Paradise, as described in the Qur’an and hadiths, are lush, thornless, and bear abundant fruit of various kinds, including grapes, pomegranates, date palms and bananas piled high. They provide extended shade, with flowing streams around them, and their fruits are always in season, offering a continuous supply. The trees have beautiful, dark
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The phrase “La hawla wala quwwata illa billah – لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّٰهِ” (There is no might or power except by Allah) is known as “al-Hawqalah.” It is one of the most significant and important forms of dhikr, beloved by Allah the Most High, and it enhances the believer’s connection with his Lord.
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The scholars (‘ulema) have great merit and status in Islam compared to worshippers (‘abidun). This is due to the knowledge that Allah has bestowed upon them, which they have learned and spread among the people, thereby removing their ignorance and leading them towards the paths of goodness that will improve their religious and worldly affairs.
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One of the greatest blessings of Allah upon his servants is that He forgives all their past sins if they embrace the religion of truth (i.e. Islam). Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an: “Tell the disbelievers that if they desist (from their disbelief), their past will be forgiven. But if they persist, then they have
Are you thinking of performing ‘Umrah? The best time to fulfil this blessed journey is in the holy month of Ramadan. Twenty-three companions have reported hadiths that indicate that performing ‘Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj in reward, or a Hajj performed with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) himself! Hadith 1 ‘Ataa reported: I
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