Spreading the teachings of Orthodox Islam (Ahl as-Sunna wa al-Jama’ah)
The virtue of seeking knowledge Allāh Most High says: “Allāh bears witness that there is no god but He and so do the angels and the people of knowledge. He upholds justice. There is no god but He, the Mighty, the Wise.”[1] And He Most High says: “Allāh will raise in ranks those who believe … Continue reading ‘Knowledge and Scholars’ by Sheikh Abdullah Sirāj al-Dīn
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has told us: “None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to him than his father, his children and all mankind.” (Bukhari). So the more we love him ﷺ, the more Imān we will have. Read this to your children, or have them read it to you. Plant the seeds … Continue reading Does the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ know me? – Read this to your children
*Imām al-Tirmidhī narrates from Sa’d ibn Abī Waqqās (Allāh be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "From the felicity of the son of Ādam is in him abundantly performing istikhāra to Allāh and being content with what Allāh wills. And from the misfortune of the son of Ādam is in him … Continue reading ‘The istikhāra prayer and its supplication’ by Sheikh Abdullah Sirāj al-Dīn
Several ayāt of the Quran and innumerable ahadīth have been narrated on the countless virtues of the Prophetic Household (Ahl al-Bayt) and the necessity of loving, respecting, and honouring them. Considering that the pure name of the Ahl al-Bayt has been hijacked and misrepresented by some groups, and grossly understated by others, it is important … Continue reading Sunni Ahl al-Bayt Literature in English
It is an obligation for every Muslim to lower his gaze from looking at what is prohibited. This goes without saying. However, a concerned believer will even take care to protect himself from looking at anything which may affect his heart negatively. No doubt, the human heart is corrupted by regularly taking in images of … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 9: Guarding the Eyes and Heart
This is the first in a series of translations of selections from the work Matali al-Budur fi jawami akhbar al-Burur by Sheikh Ahmed al-Sideeq al-Ghumari al-Hasani. This excellent book is a compilation of Hadith divided into over 80 chapters on the topic of being good to parents (Birr al-Walidayn). 'Birr al-Walidayn' can mean to show … Continue reading Parents in Islam (Part 1): The Necessity of Being Kind To Them
It is narrated in the famous 'Hadith of Jibril', related by Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim and others, that the Angel Jibril (alayhi salam) appears in the form of a beautiful man and enters a gathering of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his Companions. He asks the Messenger of Allah ﷺ regarding a number of things … Continue reading Islam, Iman and Ihsan – The Three Dimensions Of The Religion
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has informed us that it is possible to see him in a dream: “Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me, for Satan cannot imitate me.” Ibn Majah He ﷺ also said: “Whoever sees me in his dream will (soon) see me whilst awake” Bukhari and Muslim The Ulema have … Continue reading 40 Conditions For Attaining The Vision – The Prerequisites For Seeing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ In A Dream
Qadi Iyad narrates the story of a Muslim king from Khurasan. His name was Amir ibn al-Layth but he was known as as-Safaar and he was famous for being one of their brave heroes1. After he passed away, he was seen by someone in a dream and he was asked: What happened to you? What … Continue reading The King who wished he could have helped the Prophet ﷺ
The Saved Sect The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has informed us that: The Jews divided into seventy-one or seventy-two sects, and the Christians did likewise. My nation will divide into seventy three-sects. Tirmidhi In other variations of the Hadith we are informed that seventy two of the sects will be in the hellfire and one … Continue reading The Sunni Methodology vs Sectarian Cherry-Picking
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