Raising Children On the subject of raising children, Ali ibn Abi Taalib (Radhi Allahu ‘anhu) said “Play with them for the first 7 years (of their life); then teach them for the next 7 years; then advise them for the next 7 years (and after that).” First 7 Years – Play...
No obedience to the created if it means disobedience to the Creator – Shaykh al Albaani “There is no obedience due to anyone in disobedience to Allaah Tabarak wa Ta’aala.” [Silsilah Saheehah: 179] “There is no obedience in disobedience to Allaah Tabaraka wa...
A MODEL HUSBAND According to Islam, a model husband has many characteristics and qualities that he should attain, some of which are: 1— Good conduct. Allah said, what translated means, “And live with them (their wives) honorably. If you dislike...
Nafl, voluntary fast Allaah says:] Fasting is Mine and it is I Who give reward for it. (Al-Bukhaari, Fath, no. 1904) There is nothing equivalent to fasting. (Al-Nisaai, 4/165; see also Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1/413) The prayer (duaa) of the...
What do the Scholars of the Sunnah say regarding the so called ‘Islaamic Anasheed’ ? Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzaan has stated in; Al-Khutub al-Mimbariyyah (3/184-185, 1411AH Edition) “What deserves attention also is: The tapes that are being increasingly circulated...
Imitating the kuffaar falls into two categories: Imitation that is haraam and imitation that is permitted: The first type is imitation that is haraam: this means knowingly doing things that are unique characteristics of the religion of the kuffaar and...
The Reasons Which Cause Mahabbah (Love) of Allâh – Ibn Al Qayyim (rahimahullaah) Ibn Al Qayyim – rahimahullâh – says: “The reasons which cause mahabbah of Allâh to develop, are ten: Firstly: Reciting the Qur‘ân, reflecting and understanding its meaning and its intent....
Love for Allâh Shaykh ’Abdur-Rahmân ibn Hasan said: [1] “Allâh – the Most High – says: “Say: If you truly love Allâh, then follow me, and Allâh will love you.” [2] This âyah is also known as Ayatul-Muhabbah (the âyah about love). Some of the Salaf have said, “The...
Belief in Allah Faith in Allah means believing firmly in His existence, Lordship and Divinity, and in His Names and Attributes. There are four things to be avoided, whoever falls into one of them has not attained true belief in the names and attributes of Allah, These...
The Methodology of Ahl us-Sunnah Towards Allaah’s Names and Attributes The Names and Attributes of Allaah are from the affairs of the unseen which a person could not possibly know in detail except by way of revelation due to the fact that human beings can never...
