Chapter 258Prohibition of Carrying tales of the Officers Allah, the Exalted, says: "… Do not help one another in sin and transgression.'' (5:2) 1539. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None of my Companions should convey to me anything regarding another because I desire to meet… Continue reading Chapter 258: Prohibition of Carrying tales of the Officers
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Chapter 257: Prohibition of Calumny
Chapter 257Prohibition of Calumny Allah, the Exalted, says: "A slanderer, going about with calumnies.'' (68:11) "Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).'' (50:18) 1536. Hudhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The person who goes about… Continue reading Chapter 257: Prohibition of Calumny
Chapter 256: Some cases where it is permissible to Backbite
Chapter 256Some cases where it is permissible to Backbite [Backbiting is permissible only for valid reasons approved by Shari`ah. These reasons are as follows:] 1. It is permissible for an oppressed person to speak before the judge or someone in a similar position of authority to help him or her establish his or her rights… Continue reading Chapter 256: Some cases where it is permissible to Backbite
Chapter 255: Prohibition of Listening to Backbiting
Chapter 255Prohibition of Listening to Backbiting Allah, the Exalted, says: "And when they hear Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) they withdraw from it.'' (28:55) "And those who turn away from Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allah has forbidden).'' (23:3) "Verily, the hearing, and the sight, and the heart, of… Continue reading Chapter 255: Prohibition of Listening to Backbiting
Chapter 254: The Prohibition of Backbiting and the Commandment of Guarding one’s Tongue
Chapter 254The Prohibition of Backbiting and the Commandment of Guarding one's Tongue Allah, the Exalted, says: "And backbite not one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting). And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One Who forgives and accepts repentance, Most… Continue reading Chapter 254: The Prohibition of Backbiting and the Commandment of Guarding one’s Tongue
Chapter 253: Superiority of Auliya’ and their Marvels
Chapter 253Superiority of Auliya' and their Marvels Allah, the Exalted, says: "No doubt! Verily, the Auliya' of Allah [i.e., those who believe in the Oneness of Allah and fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden), and love Allah much (perform all kinds of good deeds which… Continue reading Chapter 253: Superiority of Auliya’ and their Marvels
Chapter 252: Some Verdicts Pertaining to Supplications
Chapter 252Some Verdicts Pertaining to Supplications 1496. Usamah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who is favoured by another and says to his benefactor: `Jazak-Allah khairan (may Allah reward you well)' indeed praised (the benefactor) satisfactorily.''[At-Tirmidhi]. Commentary: If one is unable to return someone's… Continue reading Chapter 252: Some Verdicts Pertaining to Supplications
Chapter 251: The Excellence of Supplicating in one’s Absence
Chapter 251The Excellence of Supplicating in one's Absence Allah, the Exalted, says: "And those who came after them say: `Our Rubb! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith.''' (59:10) "And ask forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) believing men and believing women''. (47:19) "Our Rubb! Forgive me… Continue reading Chapter 251: The Excellence of Supplicating in one’s Absence
Chapter 250: Issues regarding Supplications, their Virtues and Supplications of the Prophet (pbuh)
Chapter 250Issues regarding Supplications, their Virtues and Supplications of the Prophet (pbuh) Allah, the Exalted, says: قَالَ الله تَعَالَى : ﴿ وقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ ﴾ [ غافر (60)]. قال البغوي : أي اعبدوني دون غيري ، أجبكم ، وأثبكم ، وأغفر لكم ، فلمَّا عَبَّرَ عن العبادة بالدعاء ، جعل الإِثابة استجابة ،… Continue reading Chapter 250: Issues regarding Supplications, their Virtues and Supplications of the Prophet (pbuh)
Chapter 249: Supplication before going to Bed
Chapter 249Supplication before going to Bed قَالَ الله تَعَالَى : ﴿ إنَّ في خَلْقِ السَّماوَاتِ والأَرْضِ وَاخْتِلاَفِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ لآيَاتٍ لأُولِي الأَلْبَابِ * الَّذِينَ يَذْكُرُونَ اللهَ قِيَاماً وَقُعُوداً وَعَلَى جُنُوبِهمْ وَيَتَفَكَّرُونَ في خَلْقِ السَّمَاواتِ وَالأَرْضِ ﴾ الآيات [ آل عمران (190 ، 191) ] . Allah, the Exalted, says: "Verily! In the creation of the… Continue reading Chapter 249: Supplication before going to Bed