September 2010
Posts published in September 2010
Going for Hajj?
Haj is the 5th pillar of Islam. It is a combination of both, physical and monetary ibadat [devotion]. Haj was made compulsory in the 3rd year after the Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah). Allah Ta’ala says: “Haj of the Bait (Ka’aba) is compulsory on the people for the sake of Allah on those who...
Keeping The Spirit of Ramadaan Alive
The Spirit of Ramadaan Moulana Yunus Patel In a world, which has become peculiar, we find in the quest for peace, nations of the world are waging wars of devastation and destruction against each other. World governments look towards war as the solution for peace. Greed and selfishness are considered as the key to the...
Practical Wudhu & Salaah : Free E-Book
Ensure that the way you perform Salaah and make Wudhu is correct according to the Sunnah of Nabi Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam.This PDF booklet is a practical guide to the performance of Wudhu,Salaah,Ghusl & Tayammum. This authentic book details the etiquettes and laws for some of the basic acts of Islam.Perfect as a reference...
Memorising Qur’aan
In the Name of Allah,the Creator, Nourisher & Sustainer of All the Worlds Peace,greetings and Salutations be upon Nabi Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam Memorising Qur’aan The Noble Qur’aan is comprised of 30 Ajzaa (Plural of Juz).The Juz with the largest amount of short Surahs is the 30th.It is highly recommended that every single Muslim...
The Sincerity of Ali RadiAllahu Anhu
One of the most important factors influencing the acceptance of deeds in the court of Allah Ta’ala is sincerity. Whether it is the act of Salaah,the journey of Hajj or greeting another Muslim; Allah Ta’ala places great emphasis on the amount of sincerity in an action. In order to ensure that the deeds we carry...
Understanding Islamic Law
The field of Islamic Law is a vast one.Hundreds of principles are applied to the deduction of laws from the Noble Qur’aan and the words & actions of Nabi Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam. One cannot merely read the sacred texts of Islam and deduce rulings pertaining to religion or Muslim life. Understanding and mastery...
Lailatul Qadr : The Night of Power
Amongst the nights of Ramadhaan, there is one called ‘Laylatul Qadr’,a night that is noted for its greatest blessings. The Noble Qur’an describes it as being greater in blessedness and spiritual virtue than a thousand months, which in turn means that it is more valuable than eighty three years and four months. Fortunate indeed is...