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Method of Salaatul-Tasbeeh
Note: There is a difference of opinion among scholars weather Salaatul-Tasbeeh is prescribed in Islam How to Pray Salaatul-Tasbeeh Time of performance: Any permitted time Number of Rakaats: 4 Rakaats After Qiraa’at ( but before Ruku ) 15 Times In Ruku 10 Times in Qaumah ( after Ruku ) 10 Times In First Sajdah 10 Times In Jalsah 10 Times In Second Sajdah 10 Times After second Sajdah 10 Times While sitting Total 75 The Tasbeeh Transliteration: Subhaanallaahe walhamdulillahe walaa ilaaha illallaaho wallaho akbar Wa laa hawla walaa...
read moreIslaam is a fair and just religion
Hazarat Ali’s (R.A.) had lost a sword during his time as a Khaleefah. A few days later he found a Jew selling it. Hazarat Ali (R.A.) took the Jew to a Muslim court. When Hazarat Ali (R.A.) entered the court, Shurayh, the Muslim judge asked Hazarat Ali (R.A.) to sit next to him as he thought it was a social visit. On finding out the real reason for Hazarat Ali’s (R.A.) visit, Shurayh told him to stand opposite him along with the Jew. “Have you any evidence that the sword is yours?” questioned Shurayh. “ Yes my two sons Hasan and...
read more5 duties of a Muslim
A Muslim has five duties towards another Muslim; to reply to his Salaam (greetings); and to visit him while he is ill; and to follow the funeral; and to accept the invitation; and to answer a person who sneezes. 1. When a Muslim meets another Muslim, he should say assalaamu ‘alaykum, and the other must return the greeting by saying wa’alaykumus salaam. It is more virtuous to say wa’alaykumus salaam warahmatullaahi wabaraakaatuh. By greeting someone in this way, you will get 30 rewards from Allah. 2. If a Muslim is sick, visit...
read moreHarry Potter: Facts about Fiction
“The media has been glorifying the book that glorifies sorcery.” “When life has no higher purpose, entertainment and fun become the over-riding goal in life.” “The main characters in the story have few noble qualities; they lie with impunity, use profanity, don’t respect their elders, break rules regularly, and are unrepentant.” A s expected there was much frenzy around the latest Harry Potter book. Bookstores and clubs around the world arranged special midnight parties and other events in celebration of the launching of the...
read moreThe benefit of remaining in Wudhu
Make it a habit to remain at all times with Wudhu. This has many benefits, as follows: One who remains with Wudhu becomes Maqboolud Da’wat i.e. one who’s duaas are always accepted. If such a person dies, resurrection (on the day of Judgement) will be among the Shuhadaa (Martyrs). The Devil can never take control of such a person. He always joins congregation Salah with the First Takbeer (which holds many rewards). Rulers, Leaders, etc. always become subservient to one always with Wudhu. The speech of such a person becomes very...
read moreParadise due to a Fly
Hazarat Imam Ghazali (Rahmatullahi Alayh) A person saw Imam Ghazali ((Rahmatullah Alayh) A great scholar) in a dream and asked him how he was treated by Allah. He replied that he was granted forgiveness because when at the time of his writing, A fly came and sitting on his pen, began to lick the ink. Imam Ghazali waited until it had finished. On this account of this patience he was forgiven. Awake to the call of Islam, volume 5 page 16
read moreAn all in one Duaa
Hazarat Abu Umamah (R.A.) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) made many supplications which we could not memorize. We said to him, “Messenger of Allah, you make many supplications of which we do not remember many. He said, “Shall I tell you a comprehensive prayer. Supplicate: Translation O Allah we beg of you all good things which had been asked for by your Messenger, Muhammad (Peace be upon him); and we seek your protection from all evil things which your messenger, Muhammad (Peace be upon him) had asked protection from....
read moreBack to the Future
“From the time of Adam (A.S) till Qiyamah there will be no greater evil than the evil of Dajjal” Dajjal will be from among the Jews and will emerge during the rule of Imaam Mahdi. He will have one eye that will protrude from its socket and he will be short in stature with crooked legs and extremely twisted hair. Upon his forehead will be inscribed, Spelling the word Kaafir which will be deciphered by those with Imaan. He will travel swiftly and amass a large following of Jews, women and music lovers, and he will initially claim Prophet-hood....
read moreSigns of Allah’s pleasure & Anger
Hazrat Umar bin al-Khattab says that he has been informed that the Prophet Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) or Prophet Isa (Alayhis Salaam) asked Allah: what was the sign of his pleasure? Allah Ta’aala said the sign of His being pleased was that He will shower rain for cultivation at proper times and stop rain at the time of harvesting and give the government in the hands of sensible and forbearing people and entrust the management of Baitul Mal (public treasury) and the booty to the generous people. The questioner later on asked about the signs...
read moreFunny how….
Funny how a £20 note looks so big when you take it to the mosque, But so small when you take it to the market. Funny how long it takes to do zikr for an hour, But how quickly a team plays 60 minutes of football. Funny how long a couple of hours spent at the mosque, But how short they are when watching a movie. Funny how we can’t think of any think to say when we pray, But we don’t have difficulty thinking of things to talk about a friend. Funny how we get thrilled when a football game goes into extra time, But we complain when...
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