Rights of Relatives (Silat ul Arham) The word ‘silat ul Arham’ in Arabic literally means connection of the womb. All of our relations have rights upon us. A parent making dua for their child while they are happy with him/her is indeed a true blessing. During wartime, one of the Sahaba was captured by the … Read more
The Grave: When a righteous person dies, Angel of mercy comes to take his soul. When a hypocrite or a sinner dies, it is the Angel of punishment that comes to take his soul. It is an immensely difficult thing for the soul to leave the body, surely it would be made easier by the … Read more
Journey of the Hereafter Importance of the hereafter Our existence is in many stages. Our first stage was when the entire humanity was in the form of seeds and Allah took a covenant from the first of us to the last of us, Surah Araf ayah 172, Allah says, “Am I not your Lord? They … Read more
Knowledge Allah (swt) did not ask the Prophet (SAW) to increase in anything other than knowledge. Surah Taha (Ayah 114), “High above all is Allah, the King, the Truth! Be not in haste with the Qur’an before its revelation to thee is completed, but say, ‘O my Lord! Increase me in knowledge’.” The best provision … Read more
Dua (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) Dua is what establishes our relationship with Allah swt. While prayers are performed at specific times dua can be made at all times. We are all extremely poor in front of Allah. In Surah Fatir Ayah 15, Allah(SWT) says, O mankind, you are those in … Read more
Pets in Islam (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) In Surah Isra Allah swt says, “we explained everything in detail.” In Surah Al An’am, Allah says that Islam is for all of humanity. Islam is a universal religion. Allah says to our Prophet(SAW), “say to them that, rituals (nusukh), my prayers, my … Read more
Surat Al-Kahaf (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) why are we asked to read Surah Kahf every Friday? The brief explanation is as follows: Prophet (SAW) said that surah Kahf brings for the one who recites a special light from one Friday to the next. The Angels recognize you. A connection … Read more
Purification (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) The Message of Islam is universal. It is a comprehensive religion and is applicable to all times and places. It is not specific to any Age or Place. It applies to every human being, Jinn, and creation of Allah SWT. Islam is a complete religion. … Read more
Zakat (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) Zakat means growing and increasing blessing, as though the wealth is growing in size and multiplying in blessings. Allah SWT says in Surah Ar Rum Ayah 38-39: “So give to the kinsmen his due, and to the needy, and to the wayfarer. That is best … Read more
On Marriage in Islam By Dr. Sherif Mohammed. By getting married you are not just getting a wife, you are getting your whole world. From now until the rest of your days your wife will be your partner, your companion, and your best friend. She will share your moments, your days, and your years. She … Read more