Category: The book of Miscellany

Chapter 43Showing reverence to the Family of Allah's Messenger (pbuh) Allah, the Exalted, says: "Allah wishes only to remove Ar-Rijs (evil deeds and sins) from you, O members of the family (of the Prophet (PBUH)), and to purify you with a thorough purification.'' (33:33) "And whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah, then it is truly… Continue reading Chapter 43: Showing reverence to the Family of Allah’s Messenger (pbuh)

Chapter 42Excellence in doing Good to the Friends of Parents and other Relatives 341. `Abdullah bin `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The finest act of goodness is that a person should treat kindly the loved ones of his father".[Muslim]. 342. `Abdullah bin Dinar reported: `Abdullah bin `Umar (May… Continue reading Chapter 42: Excellence in doing Good to the Friends of Parents and other Relatives

Chapter 41Prohibition of Disobeying Parents and severance of Relations Allah, the Exalted, says: "Would you then, if you were given the authority, do mischief in the land, and sever your ties of kinship? Such are they whom Allah has cursed, so that He has made them deaf and blinded their sight.'' (47:22,23) "And those who… Continue reading Chapter 41: Prohibition of Disobeying Parents and severance of Relations

Chapter 40Kind Treatment towards Parents and establishment of the ties of Blood Relationship Allah, the Exalted, says: "Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the… Continue reading Chapter 40: Kind Treatment towards Parents and establishment of the ties of Blood Relationship

Chapter 39Rights of Neighbors Allah, the Exalted, says: "Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right… Continue reading Chapter 39: Rights of Neighbors

Chapter 38Urging one's kith and kin to Obey Allah and refrain from evils Allah, the Exalted, says: "And enjoin Salat (the prayer) on your family, and be patient in offering them (i.e., the Salat).'' (20:132) "O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell), whose fuel is men and stones.''… Continue reading Chapter 38: Urging one’s kith and kin to Obey Allah and refrain from evils

Chapter 37Spending favorite things for Allah's sake Allah, the Exalted, says: "By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness – here it means Allah's reward, i.e., Jannah), unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love.'' (3:92) "O you who believe! Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and… Continue reading Chapter 37: Spending favorite things for Allah’s sake

Chapter 36Sustentation of the Members of the Family Allah, the Exalted, says: "The father of the child shall bear the cost of the mother's food and clothing on a reasonable basis". (2:233) "Let the rich man spend according to his means, and the man whose resources are restricted, let him spend according to what Allah… Continue reading Chapter 36: Sustentation of the Members of the Family

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