The Four Madhabs – A Mercy And Blessing From Allah

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

An Interesting Observation On The Hadiths About The Virtues of Imam Ali and Sayidah Fatima

The Shaheed, Sheikh Muhammad Sa’id Ramadan al-Bouti makes an interesting and important observation regarding the Hadiths narrated about the virtues of Imam Ali and Sayidatuna Fatima (a.s). He says: In fact, we notice that most of the hadith that praise the virtues of Ali and Fatima were in fact narrated by A’isha. From the reliable … Continue reading An Interesting Observation On The Hadiths About The Virtues of Imam Ali and Sayidah Fatima

The Tarawih Prayer is 20 Units by Sheikh Abdullah Sirajuddin al-Husayni

Since the time of the Sahaba, till the present day, the tarawih prayer in Ramadan has been performed as twenty units. This is the case even now in the holy sanctuaries of Makkah and Medina. We know for sure that the majority of the Sahaba and the Followers (tabi’een) would perform twenty units, and this as we will … Continue reading The Tarawih Prayer is 20 Units by Sheikh Abdullah Sirajuddin al-Husayni

Prophets of Allah – One Religion, Various Laws

Allah Most High created human beings and sent Prophets and Messengers to them in order that they be guided. All Prophets received revelation from Allah and conveyed this revelation to their communities. There is no difference whatsoever in the core messages that each Prophet was sent with. It is therefore said that every Prophet was … Continue reading Prophets of Allah – One Religion, Various Laws

The Tarawih Prayer And The Number Of Its Units

Since the time of the Sahaba, till the present day, the tarawih prayer in Ramadan has been performed as twenty units. This is the case even now in the holy sanctuaries of Makkah and Medina. We know for sure that the majority of the Sahaba and the Followers (tabi’een) would perform twenty units, and this as we will … Continue reading The Tarawih Prayer And The Number Of Its Units

Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 7: The Aqida of Imam al-Marzuqi

Once the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had passed away, sects began to emerge from within the Muslim world. A sect is a group which holds beliefs (aqidah) which are different to the beliefs of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. The Prophet ﷺ however informed us that there would always be a group of Muslims … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 7: The Aqida of Imam al-Marzuqi

40 Conditions For Attaining The Vision – The Prerequisites For Seeing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ In A Dream

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

The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 7

Answering objections and clearing misconceptions In this final part we will end by answering some common doubts and objections. What has been mentioned in the previous parts should be sufficient to educate anyone on the importance of loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and how this love has manifested through the centuries. Unfortunately however, due … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 7

The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 6

Having looked at some of what has been transmitted on this topic, it is only appropriate for us to now learn about the signs of love for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, in order that we can make them a criterion which we can test ourselves against. Signs of love for the Messenger of Allah … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 6

Using the title ‘Sayyid’ for Prophets, Sahaba and Ahl al-Bait

The word Sayyid can be translated as master, chief or leader. It is permissible and praiseworthy to give this title to Prophets, Sahaba and the family of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. You will often hear and see the title Sayiduna (our master) or Sayyidi (my master) being placed before the name of the Messenger of … Continue reading Using the title ‘Sayyid’ for Prophets, Sahaba and Ahl al-Bait