Month: April 2008

Chapter 35Husband's rights concerning his Wife Allah, the Exalted, says: "Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means. Therefore, the righteous women are devoutly obedient (to Allah and to their husbands), and guard in… Continue reading Chapter 35: Husband’s rights concerning his Wife

Chapter 34Recommendations with regard to Women Allah, the Exalted, says: "… and live with them honourably". (4:19) "You will never be able to do perfect justice between wives even if it is your ardent desire, so do not incline too much to one of them (by giving her more of your time and provision) so… Continue reading Chapter 34: Recommendations with regard to Women

Chapter 33Benevolent Treatment towards Orphans, Girls, the Weak, the Poor and the Humble Persons Allah, the Exalted, says: "And lower your wings for the believers (be courteous to the fellow-believers)". (15:88) "And keep yourself (O Muhammad (PBUH)) patiently with those who call on their Rubb (i.e., your companions who remember their Rubb with glorification, praising… Continue reading Chapter 33: Benevolent Treatment towards Orphans, Girls, the Weak, the Poor and the Humble Persons

Chapter 32Superiority of Poor, Weak and unrenowned Muslims Allah, the Exalted, says: "And keep yourself (O Muhammad (PBUH)) patiently with those who call on their Rubb (i.e., your companions who remember their Rubb with glorification, praising in prayers, and other righteous deeds) morning and afternoon, seeking His Face, and let not your eyes overlook them.''… Continue reading Chapter 32: Superiority of Poor, Weak and unrenowned Muslims

Chapter 31Making Peace among People Allah, the Exalted, says: "There is no good in most of their secret talks save (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah's Cause), or Ma`ruf (Islamic Monotheism and all the good and righteous deeds which Allah has ordained), or conciliation between mankind.'' (4:114) "…and making peace is better.'' (4:128)… Continue reading Chapter 31: Making Peace among People

Chapter 30Intercession Allah, the Exalted, says: "Whosoever intercedes for a good cause will have the reward thereof.'' (4:85) 246. Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever a needy person would come to the Prophet (PBUH), he would turn to those who were present and say, "If you make intercession for him,… Continue reading Chapter 30: Intercession

Chapter 29Fulfillment of the needs of the Muslims Allah, the Exalted, says: "… and do good that you may be successful". (22:77). 244. Ibn `Umar (May Allah bepleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "A Muslim is a brother of (another) Muslim, he neither wrongs him nor does hand him over to one… Continue reading Chapter 29: Fulfillment of the needs of the Muslims

Chapter 28Covering Faults of the Muslims Allah, the Exalted, says: "Verily, those who like that (the crime of) illegal sexual intercourse should be propagated among those who believe, they will have a painful torment in this world and in the Hereafter.'' (24:19) 240. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH)… Continue reading Chapter 28: Covering Faults of the Muslims

Chapter 27Reverence towards the Sanctity of the Muslims Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whosoever honours the sacred things of Allah, then that is better for him with his Rubb". (22:30) "And whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah, then it is truly from the piety of the heart". (22:32) "And lower your wing for the believers… Continue reading Chapter 27: Reverence towards the Sanctity of the Muslims

Chapter 26Unlawfulness of Oppression and Restoring Others Rights Allah, the Exalted, says: "There will be no friend, nor an intercessor for the Zalimun (polytheists and the wrongdoers), who could be given heed to.'' (40:18) "And for the Zalimun (wrongdoers, polytheists and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) there is no helper.'' (22:71) 203. Jabir bin… Continue reading Chapter 26: Unlawfulness of Oppression and Restoring Others Rights