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Q&A: Mother’s Decision and Istikhara
Q: A son does istikhara and gets a positive answer or a good feeling, but his mother does not follow the answer but does what she feels right. Is it a gunna (sin) committed by the mother and will that decision made by the mother backfire as Allah’s decision was ignored? A: If the mother ...
Q&A : Umrah for Old Lady without Mahram
Q: My mom (age 74) would like to go on Umrah with her 2 sisters (age 63, 64) and their husbands in a large group. None of my mom’s sons are able to accompany her on this trip. Is it acceptable for her to go on this trip under these circumstances? A. Travelling for Umrah ...
Performing Salaah Correctly (Part 2) – Mufti Taqi Usmani
When you begin the Salah 1. Make niyyah or intention in your heart to the effect you are offering such and such Salah. It is not necessary to say the words of the niyyah verbally. 2. Raise your hands upto your ears in a way that palms face Qiblah and the end of the thumbs ...
Performing Salaah Correctly (Part1) – Mufti Taqi Usmani
Salah is a pillar of Din. Doing it just right in accordance with Sunnah is the responsibility of every Muslim. Unfortunately, we go about performing the cardinal dictates of Salah in a carefree manner following our whims, hardly caring to see that those dictates have to be carried out in the manner they were passed ...
Umar bin al Khattaab
The Muslims have a superb example in Hadrat Umar ibn al-Khattab. It is written that Hadrat Umar was making his nightly rounds through the streets of Madinah when he heard voices coming from a nearby house. He drew nearer and heard a mother saying to her daughter, “People will come to collect the milk in ...
Patience & Gratitude : Sabr & Shukr
Patience & Gratitude In the midst of difficulties, a person with the sweetness of Imaan, exercises sabr and is neither found to be disturbed nor perplexed. He does not complain of his Master, Allah Ta’ala, rather he adopts patience and views this patience as the gateway to the closeness, Ma’rifat and Muhabbat of Allah Ta’ala. ...
Q&A: What is the difference between a Rasool and a Nabi?
Q: What is the difference between a Rasool and a Nabi? A. Imam Fakhruddeen Raazi has explained the differences between a Rasool (prophet) and a Nabi (messenger). A Rasool is one who has performed miracles and has received a new Divine book. He establishes a new code of law (Shar’iah) and abrogates the previous code ...
Intermediate Arabic Course – JHB
Intermediate Arabic – JHB May 2011 Due to the fact that Arabic needs to be studied in a structured fashion, Ar Rihla has divided the Arabic syllabus into 3 levels. Each level serves as a platform to allow one to study the level ahead. This course has been designed for those who have already studied ...
3 Week Basic Arabic Course – Johannesburg
Basic Arabic Course Arabic for Beginners Ar Rihla’s renowned Arabic courses are once again being offered in Johannesburg. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn the language of the Noble Qur’aan using Ar Rihla’s unique syllabus & proven methodology. Our tried-and-tested teaching method has already been experienced by well over a thousand individuals from age ...
10 Ways to get closer to Allah Ta’ala
10 simple tips/practices to strengthen your relationship with Allah Ta’ala 1. Recite a portion of the Qur’aan daily.Even if it’s 2 lines,do it with consistency. Allah loves consistency,commitment & dedication. 2. Make a habit of using Miswaak. There are many physical & spiritual blessings hidden in this noble act. From enhancing your memory & strengthening ...