Fiqh Matters

From its benefits are the following: It strengthens the bonds of love between the rich and the poor, for it is from human nature that a person shows affinity to those who treat them well. It purifies and cleanses the soul and distances it from greed and avarice, as indicated in the Noble Qur’an when Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:  “Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it.”[Surah at‐Tawbah (9):103] It causes Muslims to grow accustomed to performing acts of generosity, hospitality and empathy towards those who are in need. It brings increase [...]

Introduction Brothers in Islam! What are the blessings of Hajj? One may describe them in great detail. But, in the Qur’an, where Allah instructs Ibrahim to invite people to come to Hajj, it is said: “So that they may witness things that are of benefit to them.” (Surah al-Hajj 22: 28) Hence, the real blessings of Hajj can only be experienced by those who actually perform it. Imam Abu Hanifah, it is narrated, was unsure which act of worship was more excellent among the various ones laid down by Islam. But once he had performed Hajj, he had no hesitation in [...]

Wuquf (Stay) at Mina’, ‘Arafat and Muzadalifah On completion of the Sa’i, the pilgrims become like soldiers in the cause of Allah. Now they have to live a camp like life for five or six days.  For one day they will camp at Mina’, [*] and the next day at ‘Arafat [*1] where they will hear their commander’s directives too.  Returning from ‘Arafat, they encamp for the night at Muzdalifah [*2]. [*] A place 5-6 kilometers to the east of Makka, where the pilgrims stay on the eighth day of Dhu’ l’Hajjah, the twelfth month, and then from the tenth to [...]

All Praise be to Allah and peace be upon our Messenger (peace be upon him). May Allah send peace and blessings upon you as long as people recite the Ayahs of the Qur'an and Surat Al Furqan. And we send peace and blessings upon you as long as the wind hits high places and on red flowers. As-Salamu Alaykum dear Muslim brothers. You are good and your steps are blessed, and we ask Allah to admit you a high status of Paradise. Dear honorable brothers, here we are seeing off the season of the first ten days of Dhul-Hujjah and the [...]

1. Appointing a leader when travelling: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Saeed and Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with then) who said that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam said: "When three men travel together, they should make one of them their leader." [Reported by Abu Dawood: 2608] 2. Saying 'Allaahu akbar' (Allah is Great) when ascending and saying 'Subhaanallaah' (Glory be to Allah) when descending: It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: "We used to say Allaahu akbar when we ascended and we said subhaanallaah when descending" [Reported by Bukhari 2994] 3. Supplication for stopover: It is narrated on the authority of Khawlah bint  Hakeem (may Allah be pleased with [...]

There are numerous Muslim sleep traditions that Muslims try to follow in order to be in accordance with the practice of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) (Sunnah). Early Bedtime and Early Wake Up Time Muhammad (Peace be upon him) encouraged his companions not to be involved in any activity after Isha prayer (darkness prayer, which is around 1.5-2 hours after sunset). The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “One should not sleep before the night prayer, nor have discussions after it” [Reported by Sahih Al-Bukhari 574]. Additionally, Muslims are required to wake up for Fajr prayer, which is about one [...]