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Widespread reprehensible innovations to do with protection against the evil eye and envy (hasad)

Author: Dr. Abu'l-Mundhir Khaleel ibn Ibraaheem Ameen

People have introduced many innovations having to do with protection against the evil eye, and they believe that they ward off its evil and the evil of envy. These include the following: Amu...


Khadijah radhi allahu anha: The unique lady in Islamic history

Author: Moin Qazi

Even before her famous marriage to the Prophet Muhammad , Khadija b. Khuwaylid was an important figure in her own right, being a successful merchant and one of the elite figures of Makkah. She play...


Bid'ah Hasanah (Good Innovations) in Islam

Author: Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid - Islam Q&A

As Salaam Alaikum Wa Rahmat Allah wa Barakatu I have a question in the area of what is and isn't Bidaa. Over and over again I hear people terming certain actions as Bidaa. I am however confused. Co...


Night Of Eid-ul-Adh'haa

Author: Islaam.org

The nights of both Eid are described in the Hadeeth as amongst the great and sacred nights in the Muslim calendar. To remain awake on the nights of Eid and perform ibaadah is a source of great virtue ...


Tafseer of the Hadith of Six Rights of every Muslim

Author: Ash-Shaikh 'Abdur-Rahmaan As-Sa'dee

Ash-Shaikh 'Abdur-Rahmaan As-Sa'dee's explanation of the hadeeth regarding the Muslim's rights Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger of Allaah said "The rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim a...


What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus alaihissalam?

Author: I. A. Ibrahim

Muslims respect and revere Hazrat Isa (Jesus) . They consider him one of the greatest of God's messengers to mankind. The Qur'an confirms his virgin birth, and a chapter of the Qur'an is entitled '...


Why is smoking cigarettes haraam (forbidden) in Islam?

Author: Shaykh Sa'd al-Humayd

Praise be to Allaah . Perhaps you know that all nations of the world - Muslim and kaafir alike - have now started to fight smoking, because they know that it is very harmful. Islam forbids everyth...


The Prophet's peace be upon him Guidance On Treating Wounds And Cuts

Author: Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah

In the Sahihan it is narrated that Sahl bin Sa'd was asked about how the Messenger's injuries in the battle of Uhud were treated. Sahl said, The Prophet's face was injured, his tooth was brok...


The Angels Munkar and Nakir in Islam

Author: Shaykh Abdul-Hamid Kishk

Among the angels are also those who are in charge of the trial of the grave. They are called Munkar and Nakir. Al-Bukhari, may Allah have mercy on him, transmitted from Anas , that the Prophet ...


The Quran and Modern Science: Botany

Author: Dr. Zakir Naik

PLANTS HAVE MALE AND FEMALE Previously, humans did not know that plants too have male and female gender distinctions. Botany states that every plant has a male and female gender. Even the plants...


The Quran and Modern Science: Hydrology

Author: Dr. Zakir Naik

THE WATER CYCLE In 1580, Bernard Palissy was the first person to describe the present day concept of 'water cycle'. He described how water evaporates from the oceans and cools to form clouds. Th...


To wear a ring, twine, or anything similar to them for prevention or lifting of harm or affliction, is an act of shirk

Author: Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab

Allah the Almighty said: Say: Tell me then, the things that you invoke besides Allah , if Allah intended some harm for me, could they remove His harm, or if He (Allah ) intended some mercy for ...


Story of Ya'juj and Ma'juj (Gog and Magog) form The Quran

Author: The Quran

Allah the Almighty says: They said: "O Dhul-Qarnain! Verily Ya'juj and Ma'juj (Gog and Magog) are doing great mischief in the land. Shall we then pay you a tribute in order that you might ere...


How to protect yourself from witchcraft and envy

Author: Khaled al-Jaraisy Translated by Dr. Mohamed Atif Mogahed Mohamed

Question Is there some Dua that I can say to protect myself from the evil eye? Is there some Dua that I can say to protect myself from witchcraft? Answer In the name of Allah , and praise b...


Hazrat Shuaib (Prophet Jethro) alaihissalam

Author: Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir

Hazrat Shuaib's Message Allah the Almighty revealed the story of Shuaib : To the people of Madyan (Madian) (We sent) their brother Shuaib . He said: "O my people! Worship Allah , you have ...


The Status of the Family in Islam

Author: IslamQA.com

Praise be to Allaah. Before we find out about the role of Islam in organizing and protecting the family, we should first find out what the situation of the family was before Islam, and what it is...


Whoever seeks blessing through a tree, a stone, or the like

Author: Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab

Allah the Most Exalted said: Have you then considered AI-Lat and Al-'Uzza (the two idols of the pagan Arabs). And Manat (another idol of the pagan Arabs), the other third? (53:19,20) At...


Mualliqaat and the Quran

Author: Qalamul Islam

"And many a fully armed one, whom the warriors shunned fighting with, neither a hastener in flight, nor a surrenderer, My hands were generous to him by a quick point with a straightened spe...


Masjid Al Jummah in Madinah Munawwarah

Author: References from books by Ibn Kathir, Martin Lings and Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Abdul Ghani

Masjid Al Jummah, on the boundary of Madinah marks the site where the Prophet led the first Jummah salah (prayer), shortly after his Hijrah (migration) from Makkah. It is about 2.5 km from Masjid-e-N...


The green dome in Madeenah: its history and the ruling on its construction and on leaving it as it is

Author: IslamQA.com

Praise be to Allaah . Firstly: The history of the green dome The dome over the grave of the Prophet dates back to the seventh century AH. It was built during the reign of Sultan Qalawoon, ...


Worship and it's conditions

Author: Compiled by Parvez Shakir

An action cannot be regarded as an act of worship unless it meets two conditions, namely perfect love and perfect humility. ALLAAH says: But those who believe, love Allaah more (than any...


Tawheed - The oneness of Allah subhanahu wata'ala

Author: Compiled by Parvez Shakir

As Muslims we are all aware of the importance of 'Tawheed', as it is the first pillar of Islaam and the first article of iman, in fact, it is the greatest of them all, for the others merely follow...


Hazrat Idrees (Prophet Enoch) alaihissalam

Author: Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir

Allah has praised Enoch, describing him as being a prophet and truthful: Mention in the Book (Quran) Idrees (Enoch). Verily! He was a man of truth (and) a prophet. We raised him to a hig...


Who is Allaah subhanahu wata'ala?

Author: OpenTruths.com

Allaah is the proper name applied to the true God who exists necessarily by Himself comprising all the excellent Divine names and attributes of perfection. Allaah is One and Unique. He has no so...


Do Muslims worship the Kaaba?

Author: OpenTruths.com

When Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship, and bow down to the Kaaba in their prayer? Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is importan...


No one knows when the Day of Resurrection (Qayamat) will come except Allah subhanahu wata'ala

Author: Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir

People ask you concerning the Hour, say: "The knowledge of it is with Allah only. What do you know It may be that the Hour is near!" Surah Al-Ahzab (33:63) Here Allah tells His Messen...


None but Allah subhanahu wata'ala is the capable

Author: Shah Ismail Muhaddith Dehlawi

The objects which the polytheists offer their worship to, are absolutely powerless. They possess no capability of either benefiting anybody or inflicting any harm on someone. As to their notion th...


Hazrat Dhul-Kifl (Prophet Dhul-Kifl) alaihissalam

Author: Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir

Is he a Prophet? Allah the Almighty declared: Remember Ishmael and Idris and Dhul Kifl, all were from among those who observe patience. Surah Al-Anbiya 21:85-86 Immediately foll...


The five major sins

Author: Shah Ismail Muhaddith Dehlawi

It is narrated by Ibn Abbas that he heard the Prophet saying: The one subjected to the severest torture on the Day of Judgment shall be the one who either killed a Prophet or the one who...


How can the jinn be expelled from a house?

Author: Dr. Abu'l-Mundhir Khaleel ibn Ibraaheem Ameen

Shaykh Waheed Baali says: If you are certain that really are jinn in the house - and that it is not a trick - then the way to expel them is as follows: You should go - taking two people with...


Hazrat Uzair (Prophet Ezra) alaihissalam

Author: Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir

Ezra Sleeps for 100 Years Ishaaq Ibn Bishr reported, on the authority of Ibn' Abbas and others, that Ezra was a saint and a wise man. He went out one day to his own farm, as was his custom. A...


The Prophet's peace be upon him marriage to Aisha radhi allahu anha

Author: Abu Mus'ab

The following is an explanation given by Shaykh Yusuf Estes, which deals with the issue of Prophet Muhammad's marriage to Ummul Mu'mineen Aisha The concern about the marriage of the ...


Drinking senna to treat witchcraft

Author: Dr. Abu'l-Mundhir Khaleel ibn Ibraaheem Ameen

Senna is regarded as one of the most beneficial laxative medicines narrated from the Prophet . If the substance used for witchcraft is still inside the body, attempts must be made to get rid o...


Islamic view point on talismans (Taweez)

Author: Dr Masud-ud-Din Usmani

Alhamdu li'Llah. Indeed all glory and praise is due to Allah . We glorify and praise him and we ask him for help and forgiveness. In Allah we seek refuge from the evils in ourselves and from ou...


Currency of Jannah

Author: Shaykh Zulfiqar

Every country has its particular financial currency. Pakistani rupees cannot function in America, where the currency is the dollar, and whoever has more dollars will live that much more comfortabl...


Importance of Appearance

Author: Shaykh Abdul-Fattaah Abu Ghuddah

1.1 Distinct Muslim Personality Islam advocates this etiquette and stresses it so as to perfect the Muslim personality and to bring about harmony among people. There is no doubt that embodying ...


Knowledge of the Unseen

Author: Abu Mus'ab

I was reading up on a couple of Ahadeeth on the virtue of charity, when I read this particular one: It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed al-Khudri said: The Messenger of Allah went out - on Ei...


The Battle of Badr

Author: Kashif Butt

After the Hijra (migration from Makkah to Madina) there had been several small skirmishes fought between the Muslims and the Quraish (clan to which the Prophet Muhammad belonged to) of Makkah. ...


The Four Imams

Author: Kashif Butt

The four Muslim imams, Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Shafi and Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal were all great Muslims and very important figures in the history of Islam. Their teachings laid the foundat...


Imam Shafi (Muhammad ibn Idrees Ash-Shafi)

Author: Kashif Butt

Hazrat Imam Shafi was born 150 AH (767 CE) in Gaza. His full name is Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Idrees Ash-Shafi. Imam Shafi belonged to a tribe called Quraish, this is the same tribe to which Hazr...


Imam Malik ibn Anas

Author: Kashif Butt

Imam Malik's full name is Abu Abdullah Malik ibn Anas ibn Malik and he is also known as the Shaikh of Islam. He was born 93 AH (711 CE) in Madina. His family was originally from the Al-Asbahi tr...


Imam Abu Hanifa (Numan bin Thabit)

Author: Kashif Butt

Imam Abu Hanifa's name is Numan bin Thabit and is also known as Imam-e-Azam. He was born in 80 AH (699 CE) in Kufa, Iraq in the reign of Abdul Malik bin Marwan. His family was of Persian origins. ...


Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

Author: Kashif Butt

Hazrat Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was a great Muslim Imam. His full name is Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Hanbal Abu Abdullah Al-Shaybani. He was born 164 AH (780 CE) in Baghdad. He belonged to the tribe of ...


What is a Masjid?

Author: Kashif Butt

Masjid is an Arabic word which means mosque in the English language. A masjid is a place where Muslims perform prayers and worship Allah . What do Muslims do in a Masjid? In a masjid, Muslim...