November 2011
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Woe to those Who Believe and Read the Quran but do...
Ata’ reported; ‘Ubaid Ibn Umair and I visited A’ishah radiaAllahu ‘anha, then Ibn Umair asked her: “Tell us about the most remarkable thing you have seen from the Prophet (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).”
A’ishah wept and said, “He (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) woke up one night and said to me, “O Ai’shah, let me worship my Lord alone.” She said, “I swear by Allah that I love your company and I...
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The Guard who found Islam
By Dan Ephron - NEWSWEEK
From the magazine issue dated Mar 30, 2009
Army specialist Terry Holdbrooks had been a guard at Guantanamo for about six months the night he had his life-altering conversation with detainee 590, a Moroccan also known as “the General.” This was early 2004, about halfway through Holdbrooks’s stint at Guantanamo with the 463rd Military Police Company....
Islamic Thinking: Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah →
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The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) is the day of ‘Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of ‘Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual hajj should spend the day in fasting, in…
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October 2011
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“it is He Who created from a single person, and made his mate of like nature in...”
– Quran 7:189
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“اَللّٰهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِيْ فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِيْ - O Allah, just as You...”
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Ibn e Habban
September 2011
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Treatment of Women in the Sunnah of Prophet...
‘I command you to be kind to women.’ - [Sahih Bukhari]
‘None but a noble man treats women in an honorable manner. And none but an ignoble treats women disgracefully’ - [Sunan At-Tirmidhi]
‘The most perfect believers are the best in conduct and the best of you are those who are best to their wives.’ - [Musnad Ahmad]
‘The believer should not harbor hatred towards his wife. If he dislikes...
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Treatment of Women in the Qur'an
“Live with them (women) on a footing of kindness and equity.” - [4:19]
“And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women.” - [2:226]
“They (your wives) are a garment for you as you are a garment for them.” - [2:187]
“And from amongst His Signs is this: That He created for you mates from amongst yourselves, so that you may find...
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“Speak the truth – Al Qur’an 3:17
Speak straight – Al Qur’an 33:70
Speak...”
– The Holy Quran
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“A woman needs to be maintained financially, spiritually, morally, and above all...”
– Imam Malik
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“Don’t wait until you die to be brought to Masjid.”
– Islamic Quotes
August 2011
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Soil or Gold?
Even if the hereafter was soil and mud and this dunya was gold and silver, still the hereafter will be better than this dunya, because it is eternal, for reality is; this dunya is mud and soil and the hereafter is gold and silver, and yet, we choose this life over the next.
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“The hearts of the believers are filled with longing, lamenting from the pain of...”
– [Ibn Rajab]
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“Remember death when you are praying.”
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2. Ar-Rahim - The Exceedingly Merciful
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim
In the name of God, the infinitely Compassionate and Merciful
Al-Fatihah 1:1 tr. Helminski
Part of 99 Names of Allah SWT
1. Ar-Rahman - The Exceedingly Compassionate
The Most Gracious has imparted this Qur’an unto man.
He has created man: He has imparted unto him articulate thought and speech.
At His behest the sun and the moon run their appointed courses; before Him prostrate themselves the stars and the trees.
And the skies has He raised high, and has devised for all things a measure, so that you too, O men, might never transgress the measure of...
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“Every journey requires provisions, so let piety be your provision in the journey...”
– Islamic Quotes
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“A calamity that makes you turn to Allah is better for you then a blessing which...”
– Shaykh Ibn Taymiyyah
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“It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The...”
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“Aishah (RA), said: “O Messenger of Allah! What if I knew which night...”
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“‘You are the servant, He is the Master. Prayers come from you, answers...”
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“Whoever would like to know if he loves Allah or not, then let him check his...”
– Abdullah Ibn Masoud RA
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50 Signs of the Day of Judgment →
50 Signs of the Day of Judgment From the Words of Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam)
The Signs are listed in roughly chronological order, although the order is not necessarily precise, especially for those in the future.
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The Intelligence of the Tongue
The intelligent person’s tongue is behind his heart: when he wants to speak, he first thinks. If [his words] will be in his favor, he says them, and if they will be against him, he does not speak. And the ignorant person’s heart is behind his tongue: when he merely thinks of saying something, he says it, whether it is for or against him.
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The Three Questions
There was a young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time. When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar or any expert who could answer his 3 Questions. Finally, his parents were able to find a Muslim scholar. Young man: Who are you? Can you answer my questions? Scholar: I am one of Allah (SubHana Wa Ta`ala )’s slaves and Insha-Allah (God willing), I will be...
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“And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves...”
– The Holy Quran: Ar Rum: 21
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The Proposal
Seeing that his mother was in a good mood, Ahmad sat near her and said, “Mother, I have an idea which should bring you much joy.” His mother answered eagerly, “My son, all that you give me makes me happy. What is on your mind?” “You know,” he told her, “I have finished my studies and can afford to begin a family. I have decided to marry.” His mother’s face brightened with a smile. “This is very...
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Importance of Marriage in Islam
Allah has created men and women as company for one another, and so that they can procreate and live in peace and tranquility according to the commandments of Allah and the directions of His Messenger. The Qur’an says: “Marry those among you who are single and (marry) your slaves, male and female, that are righteous” (Quran 24:32) And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from...
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“The Prophet SAW defines the greatest attainment in life for a man is,”A good...”
– Prophet Muhammad SAW
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Divorce and Remarriage
Khadijah (RA) had 3 different husbands in her lifetime. Most other wives of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had been previously married. Likewise, it was the standard practice of the female sahabahs to remarry after divorce or widowhood, just as it was the sunnah to actively try to get them remarried to noble men
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“Allah Almighty also ordered men in the Noble Quran to love and respect their...”
– (The Noble Quran, 4:19)
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“In the West, they say that love is a madness that ends with marriage. But in...”
– Shaykh Ahmad Talal
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“Men choose women for four reasons: money, rank, beauty and religion, but marry...”
– Bukhari, Muslim
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“Blessed is the man who found a woman who loves Allah more than him, and blessed...”
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“Marry the person you know can uplift you morally and who will always remind you...”
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“For He knows well the secrets of all hearts.”
– Quran - Surat ash-Shura, 24
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A woman’s du’a for her future husband
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O Allah! Please grant me the one Who will be the garment for my soul Who will satisfy half of my deen And in doing so make me whole
Make him righteous and on your path In all he’ll do and say And sprinkle water on me at Fajr Reminding me to pray
May he earn from halal sources And spend within his means May he seek Allah’s guidance always To fulfill all his dreams
May he always refer to...
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A Revert Story to Remember (True Story)
My name is Cassie, I am 23 years old. I graduated as a qualified nurse this year and was given my first position as a home nurse.
My patient was an English gentleman in his early 80s who suffered from Alzheimer’s. In the first meeting the patient was given his record and from it could see that he was a convert to the religion of Islam, therefore he was a Muslim.
I knew from this that I...
Sahabiya Monthly Giveaway – The Inayah Collection →
July 2011
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Owners of the Garden
The following story is mentioned in Surah Qalam, Chapter 68 of the Holy Quran.
Once there was a wealthy and pious man. He had a big garden full of green trees laden with fruits. After the fruits were picked, this rightful man used to distribute some fruits among the poor who would gather at the garden every season to take their share.
Allah liked this act of the man. By the grace of Allah the...
Did you thank Allah SWT for your eyesight?
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new...