Definition and ruling on Backbiting What is the definition of gheebah and what is the ruling on it? Praise be to Allah. Gheebah (backbiting, gossip) means that a person mentions the faults of his Muslim brother in his absence, which he would not like if he heard about...
Fiqh
Benefits of attending lessons
The Prophet of Allaah, Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When one of you passes by the gardens of Paradise then take from them." The Companions (radhiyallaahu 'an hum) said: "And what are the gardens of Paradise, O Messenger of Allaah?" So he...
What are the things that make ghusl obligatory?
What are the things that make ghusl obligatory? from al-Mulakhkhas al-Fiqhi by Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan The things that make ghusl obligatory are six things. If one of them happens then...
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Introduction Many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, which falls on the fourteenth of February every year; they do so by exchanging red rosesand gifts. They also dress up in red clothingand congratulate one another on this occasion....
Marriage is for Lovers
Marriage is for Lovers By Abu Khaliyl / www.asaala.com The Prophet (sall Allahu `alaihi wa sallam) said: “There is nothing for two who love one another like marriage.” Saheeh, Recorded by Ibn Majah. It was graded sahih by Shaykh al-Albani in as-Sahihah no. 624 as well...
Why can’t a Muslim date?
Why can't a Muslim date? I'm an extremely strict Christian but I have Muslim friend who I'm trying to understand. Praise be to Allaah. Islam forbids a man to be alone with a non-mahram woman (one who is not his wife or a close relative) even if he is teaching...
Friends; The Righteous Versus the Wicked
Friends; The Righteous Versus the Wicked Bismillah, It has been reported by Abu Moosaa Al-Ash’ari, radi Allahu anu, that the messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alayhe wa sallam, said “The similarity of sitting with the righteous and the wicked, is comparable to...
Hair cut – Men’s Hair Women’s hair
Hair cut - Men’s Hair Women's hair Shaykh Muhammad Nasir Uddin al-Albani / [Al-Asaalah, Issue 12] Question: One of the students of knowledge asked: Many school students ask one another concerning the ruling on leaving one's hair to grow and shaving it off. They are...
The Khilaafah Lasted for 30 Years
The Khilaafah Lasted for 30 Years Then There Was Kingship Which Allaah Gives To Whomever He Pleases From the aqidah of a Muslim is that he believes, in accordance with the revealed texts, that the khilaafah lasted for thirty years, that this khilaafah was upon the way...
Islam & the Concept of Friendship
Islam & the Concept of Friendship By Eesa Al-Bosnee Humans have always been social creatures and in need of friends and companions. Much of our lives is spent in interaction with others. For us Muslims who are living in a society where we are clearly a minority,...