Night Prayers: The Arrow of a Believer Prayer is said to be the weapon of believers; Night prayer is considered the arrow. We as humans cannot achieve anything without full dependent on our Creator in order to traverse the ups and downs of life successfully. Not only is communicating to our Lord in the night […]
Category Archives: Salat
Here is a bad way to be a hero… “Are they looking at me? Let me do it extra more!” Such a kind of mindset is no doubt a “show off” (riyya). Showing off is a minor shirk, hence Muslims should avoid it. It is an action performed to receive praise or any wordly gain, […]
Most people don’t know about the following three things as regards their salaat: 1. It is Compulsory to say ”Bismillah In Wudu” Some people use to think that saying Bismillah (In the Name of Allah) was just Sunnah, or something that was recommended, yet voluntary. This is something we need to take seriously. After, all […]
Throughout history the prophets have communicated that the salat (prayer) has been made compulsory by Allah to their respective peoples, and the prophets have been role models for all believers by abiding by this observance in the best and most correct manner. Some verses on this subject read: – For Prophet Ibrahim (upon him be […]
Assalaamualykum dear reader, The questions and answers below are from the general Islamic principle which all Muslim women must know and note as regards their five daily prayers. Kindly remember to share with friends and family. Is it Permissible for a Woman to Pray Without Socks or With a Short Garment? Questioner: Our teacher, many […]
Question: I work in a factory as an electrician on call. I work one day and take two days off. Sometimes the day I work is a Friday, and because of the circumstances of my work I cannot go and pray Jumu’ah. Am I doing anything wrong? What should I do? Please advise me. Answer: […]
One of the fundamental and general Islamic principle which a Muslim must know about if the importance of their khushoo in salaat. Many people prayed their fie daily salaat only to find themselves thinking about their kids, your job, your schoolwork, or even worse, something you saw on TV? Do you find it difficult to […]
By Lekan Yakub Here are my top ten (10) tips on preparing for Eid Day 1 . Make a Ghusl (bath) and dress in clean clothes. 2. Put on a better islamic wear but don’t put on unislamic wears. 3. Go to the eid praying ground as early as possiblr in the morning pray with […]
There is an hadeeth from Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Asr, who narrated that the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “Command your children to make salah when they become seven years old…” Abu Dawud This does not imply that parents can just begin explaining to their children how to perform salat when they […]
Qiyam means standing and Qiyam Al-Layl means standing at night. In the Islamic terminology, both words refer to the voluntary night prayer, whose time extends from after Isha prayer until dawn. Other common names for Qiyam Al-Layl are Salat-ul-Layl (the night prayer), Tahajjud (from hajada, meaning remained one who awake at night), and Taraweeh (resting). […]
In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate “May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You” Praise be to Allaah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides will never be led astray, […]
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal – rahimahullah – said: You should know – may Allah have mercy upon you – that when the slave [of Allah] leaves his house to go to the mosque, that he is going to face Allah, the Irresistible, the One, the Omnipotent, the Exalted in Might, the Oft-forgiving, in the knowledge […]
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