There are many merits of Shabaan, especially the 15th of Shabaan, which is known as Shab-e-Baraat or Lailatul Baraat, meaning the Night of Absolution. Insha Allah hereunder we will discuss the auspiciousness of Shab-e-Baraat and also a few things that should be read on this night. Just to highlight the significance of Shabaan, Hazrat Anas ibn Malik (Radiallahu Ta’ala Anh) ... Read More »
Bid’ah is a word that has been misused so often today, that it’s definition needs to be explained clearly. Definition of Bid’ah Bid’ah, literally means innovation. In special terms it means carrying out actions which displease Allah ta`ala and his messenger. [Tirmizi chapter Il] Qadi Shawkani writes “In Islam there are two kinds of Bid’ah: Bid’ah Say’iah and Bid’ah Hasana. ... Read More »
Appropriate Manners for Visiting Graves When a visitor arrives in a graveyard, he turns his face towards graves and, as our Prophet said, he salutes them: “O inhabitants of the land of believers and Muslims! May peace be upon you. Insha’allah we are going to join you. I ask Allah for the salvation of both you and us.” (Muslim, Janaiz, ... Read More »
Generally, visiting graves is mustahab (recommended) for men and permissible for women. Visiting the graves of saintly people, parents and close relatives is considered mandoob (desirable). It is permissible and possible for women to visit graves as long as they do not cry out, wail, behave hysterically and respect graves too much, which can cause mischief. This is because the ... Read More »
Rajab is one of the four months declared sacred by Allah (SWT) in the Glorious Qur’an. Special prayers and Aamal that can be prayed and carried out on any day or daily for this seventh month of Islamic lunar calendar reached us on the authority of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw), Imam Ali (as), Imam Zainul Abideen (as), Imam Jafar Sadiq ... Read More »
Syyidhuna RasoolAllah’s Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam palms were fleshy, his wrists long and shoulders extended and healthy. (Shamaail Tirmidhi, Pg.2) Whoever touched RasoolAllah’s Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam hand would find their hands fragrant for the entire day, and the child whom he had brushed his hand upon became famously distinguished amongst children. Hazrat Jabir bin Samorah RadiyAllahu Anhu narrates that once, he ... Read More »
And whoever does righteous good deeds, male or female, and is a true believer in the Oneness of Allah (Muslim), such will enter Paradise and not the least injustice, will be done to them. (Al-Quran 4:124) ... Read More »
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Quotes: Seek God “Whoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Quotes: Meditation “There is a polish for everything that takes away rust; and the polish for the heart is the remembrance of Allah.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Quotes: The Golden Rule “You will not enter paradise until you have faith. And you will ... Read More »
Steps To Enter Paradise: And whoever does righteous good deeds, male or female, and is a true believer in the Oneness of Allah (Muslim), such will enter Paradise and not the least injustice, will be done to them. (Al-Quran 4:124) Sunnahs of Our Prophet Muhammad (SalAllahu alayhi wasalam)Sunnahs of Eating: * Sit and eat on the floor. * Spread out ... Read More »
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