What are hadith about the woman? Examples of hadith about the woman… According to Anas b. Malik (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “Two things (of your world) were made dear to me, perfume and women; and the coolness of my eyes is in prayer.” (al-Nasa’i, Ishrat al-Nisa’, 1) Saʿid b. Hakim b. Muʿawiya said that his father said that his grandfather Muʿawiya al-Qushayri (ra) said, “I asked the Prophet (saw) about our wives. And he said, ‘Let them eat what you eat, let them wear what you wear, and do not beat them, and do not talk bad about them.”…
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What are the makruh times to perform prayer; what is the reason for this rule? It is makruh to establish prayer from rise of the sun to its moving up; when the sun is at the meridian; and when the sun sets. Islam prohibits worshipping to anyone but Allah as well as all the attitudes and behaviors that may bring it to mind. The fact that it is makruh or prohibited to establish prayer within some specified times should be evaluated in this context. The mentioned three times are the times of worship for Zoroastrians. Establishing prayer in these times…
There is a strong connection between Islam and cleanliness. Islam is about remaining clean and purifying oneself from all kinds of visible and invisible impurities, filth, and dirt, as well as keeping our surroundings clean. Ultimately, it is about being admitted to the divine presence with the quality of tayyib (pure and wholesome) character. In this article, we aim to highlight some ways to remain clean in the digital world, which everyone has, in one way or another, fallen into or become a part of, knowingly or unknowingly. The digital world is, of course, a part of the world we…
The Lord of the worlds, Almighty Allah, has bestowed special favors upon His chosen messengers and confirmed them with various miracles. The confirmation of the Seal of the Prophets, the Noble Messenger (peace be upon him), was accompanied by unique miracles, and He addressed and honored him in ways distinct from all other prophets. In Surah Al-Inshirah, two divine favors are particularly highlighted: the opening and expansion of his chest (*sharh al-sadr*) and the perpetuation of his honor and glory until the Day of Judgment. “Did We not expand your chest for you?” (Al-Inshirah, 1) This divine favor is exclusive…
Salman al-Farisi (may Allah be pleased with him) was a noble companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him), described by him as “righteous” and renowned as the “Possessor of the Two Scriptures” (Sahib al-Kitabayn) for his profound knowledge of the Qur’an and the previous divine books. His life story exemplifies a legendary quest for truth, devotion to Islam and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), and selfless sacrifice. The examples of his perspective on worldly life and material possessions carry invaluable lessons for today’s humanity, poisoned by materialism. Once, a visitor was astonished to find nothing in…
Islam comes from the root of silm and salam, meaning peace, submission, purity and sincerity. The first chapter of the Qur’an, Fatihah, summarizes the essence of Islam. According to this chapter, Islam aims to take mankind to Allah’s bounties and to the right path without attracting His wrath: “In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds; Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgement. Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. Show us the straight way, The way of those on whom Thou hast…
Trustworthiness and honesty are among the most essential qualities that Islamic preachers must possess in their interactions with people. Indeed, being trustworthy and reliable is a common trait shared by all prophets, and Almighty Allah has introduced His prophets to us in the Qur’an with these qualities. The statement, “Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger. So fear Allah and obey me,” is repeated verbatim in Surah Ash-Shu’ara by Prophets Nuh, Salih, Shu’ayb, and Lut (peace be upon them). (See Ash-Shu’ara, 107, 143, 162, 178). The Arabic phrase “Inni lakum rasulun amin” (I am to you a trustworthy messenger)…
What are the Principles of the Khwajagan (Masters) Path? The Principles of the Khwajagan (Masters) Way, article by article… The scholars of Islam derive their principles from the Qur’an and the Sunnah. So too the scholars of tasawwuf have also substantiated their views with evidence from the shari’a, just like the mujtahid imams. However, in certain tariqas where the shaykhs have not been selected from people who have internalised and digested the outer rulings of the religion some slips have occurred due to the domination of Sufi drunkenness. However, where the guides of various tariqas have been people of knowledge,…
What are hadith about suckling (affinity through milk)? Examples of hadith about suckling (affinity through milk)… According to ʿAʾisha (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “Indeed Allah has made unlawful through suckling whatever He made unlawful (marriage) through birth.” (Muslim, al-Rada’, 2) According to ʿAʾisha (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “Be sure that you know who your milk-brother is because the foster suckling relationship is established solely on the instance when milk is the only food of the child.” (al-Bukhari, al-Nikah, 22) Hajjaj b. Hajjaj al-Aslami reported that his father (ra) asked the Prophet (saw), “O Messenger of Allah! What will…
Is the prayer invalidated if the time passes while it was still being established? Scholars have consensus on the view that prayer is not invalidated if prayer time ends while it is being established, except fajr and Friday prayers. Imam Abu Hanifa, based on the hadiths which prohibit establishing prayer when the sun rises, says that sunrise invalidates the prayer that is being established. On the other hand, Imam Abu Yusuf and Muhamamd expressed that prayer will not be invalidated if one sits for a duration enough at least to recite tashahhud in the last sitting (Kasani, Bada’i, I, 124;…
Until when may one establish ‘isha prayer? The time of ‘isha prayer starts after that of maghrib prayer ends, and lasts until “ fajr” time (start of dawn’s breaking) (Tahawi, Sharh ma‘ani al-asar, I, 159; Kasani, Bada’i, I, 124; Marghinani, al-Hidayah, I, 258; Zaylai, Tabyin, I, 81). One may establish ‘isha prayer any time within this period. However, some scholars said that, like every fardh prayer, it is more virtuous to establish ‘isha prayer within the first part of its time, as advised by the Prophet (saw). On the contrary, there are some scholars who say that it is more…
What are hadith about visiting the relatives? Examples of hadith about visiting the relatives… According to ʿAbd Allah b. ʿAmr (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “The merciful are shown mercy by Allah, the most Merciful (al-Raḥmān). Be merciful on the earth, and you will be shown mercy from the One Who is above the heavens. The womb is named after al-Raḥmān, so whoever bonds with it, Allah bonds with him, and whoever severs it, Allah severs His ties with him.” (al-Tirmidhi, al-Birr, 16) According to ʿAbd al-Rahman (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “Allah the Exalted has said, ‘I am most…
What are hadith about mother and father (two gates to paradise)? Examples of hadith about mother and father (two gates to paradise)… As related by Ibn Masʿud (ra), a man asked the Prophet (saw), “What deeds are the best?” The Prophet (saw) said, (1) To perform the (daily compulsory) prayers at their stated fixed times, (2) to be good and dutiful to one’s own parents, (3) and to participate in jihād in Allah’s Cause.” (al-Bukhari, al-Tawhid, 48) ʿAbd al Rahman b. Abi Bakra said his father (ra) said, “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said thrice, “Shall I inform you of…
Until when may one establish maghrib prayer? The time of maghrib prayer starts with sunset and, according to Imam Abu Hanifa, lasts until the light on the horizon disappears after sunset. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, “The beginning of the time of maghrib is when the sun sets, and the end of its time is when the twilight has vanished (i.e., the horizon is invisible because of darkness).” (Tirmidhi, Salat, 2; 282). As told in a narrative, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) established ‘isha prayer after the disappearance of twilight (Daraqutni, I, 496). According to Imam Abu Hanifa, the words “twilight”…
Allah the Almighty has created humans with the ability to connect with all other beings in the universe and rule them over. For humans are the vicegerents of the Divine (Haqq) on this earth and the most perfect manifestation of His names. This comprehensive characteristic of humans, encompassing all beings, is both their greatest strength and their greatest weakness. Indeed, humans are tasked with caring for everything from the fish at the bottom of the sea to the birds in the sky, and from the plants, minerals, and living beings beneath the soil to those above it. However, this care…