Spreading the teachings of Orthodox Islam (Ahl as-Sunna wa al-Jama’ah)
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
Backbiting (ghība) is mentioning another in his absence with what he would dislike, even if it is true. And if it is not true, then it is slander (buhtān), and that is a greater sin.1 The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: Whoever defends the honour of his brother when he is being backbitten, Allah makes it … Continue reading Defending Your Brother In His Absence
Below is a translation of a section from the book Tilawat al-Quran al-Majeed by Sheikh Abdullah Sirajuddin1. The footnotes are mine. Al-Tirmidhi narrated the following narration, and said it was sound: On the authority of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) who said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: Indeed the … Continue reading Caution Against Abandoning The Noble Quran And Forgetting It
Al-Qasim bin Muhammad1 said: The differences in opinion among the Companions of Muhammad ﷺ are a mercy for the people. Ibn Sa’d in his Tabaqat and Bayhaqi in al-Madkhal Umar bin Abd al-Aziz said: Red camels would not please be more than (the existence) of differences in opinion between the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. Tabaqat Ibn Sa’d Al-Bayhaqi … Continue reading The Four Madhabs – A Mercy And Blessing From Allah
This article is summarised from discussions in Masalik al-Hunafa of Imam al-Suyuti and Hukmu Abaway Sayidina Muhammad ﷺ al-Sharifayn by Sheikh Abdullah Sirajuddin. The Fatra is the period between Messengers where there is no Messenger. The people who lived between these years are called Ahl al-Fatra. An example is the time between the Prophet Isa (alayhisalam) and our … Continue reading The Three Categories of Ahl al-Fatra
Often when Muslims want to learn more and get into reading, they are unsure what to read. There is a lot of literature available nowadays in the English language so someone may become confused with regards to what or who is reliable, and also which books are for beginners and which are for more advanced … Continue reading Recommended Books and Reading Guidance
How to perform Salat and Salam There is no single way of performing salat and salam. In fact, since the time of the Prophet ﷺ thousands of formulas of salat and salam have been composed. The various formulas of salat and salam include: Formulas taught by the Prophet ﷺ himselfFormulas composed by the SahabaFormulas composed by the Ulema and Awliya after the time of the Sahaba Formulas taught by the Prophet ﷺ himself There … Continue reading The virtues and benefits of ‘salat’ and ‘salam’ – Part 5
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