Do you truly love the Messenger of Allah ? A fundamental of our religion, and a tenet of our faith, is to love him. 　　Allah Says what means: “Say [O Muhammad]: ‘If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, wealth which you have obtained, commerce wherein you... More

　　The worst disaster to ever strike this nation was the death of the Prophet who instructed us to remember the affliction of his death whenever we are trialled by any hardship, so that we may thereby condole ourselves and ease the impact of that hardship, which would be insignificant in... More

　　‘Abdullah ibn Mas`ood reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "Never has a Prophet been sent before me by Allah to his people except that he had, among his people, disciples and companions who followed his way and obeyed his command. Then there came after them their successors who proclaimed... More

　　The narrators of Hadeeth are the most honourable and respectable Muslims, as they are keepers and preservers of Sunnah. Most of them are the companions of the Prophet who witnessed the acts and learnt the sayings of the Prophet . Others are the successors of the companions. Who were blessed... More

　　“Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.”[Quran 53:3-4] 　　Lexically, the word Sunnah has several, different yet close meanings. Sunnah may mean a way of life, or a path or behavior that is followed whether praiseworthy, or otherwise. Mostly, however, it refers to... More

　　The term “weak Hadeeth” refers to any narration which does not fulfill the conditions of authenticity. The scholars of Hadeeth agree that a “weak Hadeeth” must not be attributed to the Prophet by saying: “The Prophet said …”. 　　Applying weak Hadeeth in excellent deeds. 　　Very often when you point to... More

　　6 - Writing of the Hadeeth 　　Earlier in this series we discussed in some detail the writing of the Sunnah in the era of the Prophet and also showed that the Companions were encouraged by him to learn writing and that many of them learned and mastered it. Thus, not... More

　　Our beloved Prophet said: "Ramadan has come to you. It is a blessed month that Allah The Almighty prescribed fasting during it and wherein the gates of heavens are open, the gates of Hell are shut, and the rebellious devils are chained. Allah placed a night, which is better than... More

　　Anas reported that: “Three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet and asked how his worship was. When they were informed, they considered their own worship to be insignificant and said: 'Where are we in comparison to the Prophet when Allah has forgiven his past and... More

　　In one of the great prophetic narrations which included few, yet very comprehensive words, the Prophet clarified one of the means for salvation, and a sign of the excellence of Islam. This narration gives the believing slave a tool by which to measure himself and realize how close or far... More

　　Definition of Gheebah: 　　When the Prophet was asked about backbiting, he answered: “To mention your brother in a manner which he dislikes”. Then he was asked, “What if my brother actually has (this failing) that I made mention of?” The Prophet said: “If (that failing) is actually found in your... More

　　On the Day of Resurrection, all people that ever lived will be gathered before Allah to await His judgment for all they have done of said during their lives. During this time, the sun will come very close to the people (as close as one mile according to some narrations).... More

　　4. Two men who love each other for Allah's sake, meeting for that and parting upon that: 　　Allah Almighty Says (what means): “The believers are nothing else than brothers, so make reconciliation between your brothers, and fear Allah, that you may receive mercy." [Quran 49:10] 　　Having mutual love for the... More