The first part of verse 16:90 says: “Allah enjoins justice, generosity and kind treatment with kindred.” The verse 16:90 is being recited in Jumuah khutbas every Friday in millions of Masajid throughout the world since the time of Umar bin Abdul Aziz (may Allah T’ala be please with him). The first of these three commandments… Continue reading ‘Adl, Ihsan and Qurba
Chapter 183: Regarding Some Special Verses and Surahs
Chapter 183Inducement towards the Recitation of some Special verses and Surah of the Noble Qur'an 1009. Abu Sa`id Ar-Rafi` bin Al-Mu`alla (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Shall I teach you the greatest Surah in the Qur'an before you leave the mosque?'' Then he (PBUH), took me by… Continue reading Chapter 183: Regarding Some Special Verses and Surahs
Chapter 182: The Merit of Recitation of the Noble Qur’an in a Pleasant Voice
Chapter 182The Merit of Recitation of the Noble Qur'an in a Pleasant Voice 1004. AbU Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of AllAh (PBUH) saying, "Allah does not listen so attentively to anything as He listens to the recitation of the Qur'an by a Prophet who recites well with… Continue reading Chapter 182: The Merit of Recitation of the Noble Qur’an in a Pleasant Voice
Chapter 181: Warning against forgetting the Qur’an
Chapter 181Warning against forgetting the Qur'an 1002. Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Read the Qur'an regularly. By the One in Whose Hand Muhammad's soul is, it escapes from memory faster than a camel does from its tying ropes.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: To safeguard the Qur'an… Continue reading Chapter 181: Warning against forgetting the Qur’an
Funeral Prayer – Salatul Janazah
Funeral Prayer – Salatul Janazah Salatul Janzah is Fard Kafayah, that is, if one prays the prayer than all are bareeuz zimma [free of the responsiblity] otherwise all those who received the news but did not come are sinners. Jammat is not a condition for this prayer, it is sufficient even if one person prays,… Continue reading Funeral Prayer – Salatul Janazah
Chapter 180: The Excellence of Reciting the Qur’an
Chapter 180The Excellence of Reciting the Qur'an 991. Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "Read the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection.''[Muslim]. Commentary: This Hadith tells the excellence of reciting the Qur'an and acting… Continue reading Chapter 180: The Excellence of Reciting the Qur’an
Chapter 179: Prohibiting Woman from Traveling Alone
Chapter 179Prohibiting Woman from Traveling Alone 989. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to make a journey of one day and night unless she is accompanied by a Mahram (husband or… Continue reading Chapter 179: Prohibiting Woman from Traveling Alone
Chapter 178: Desirability of Entering the Mosque near one’s Home upon returning
Chapter 178Desirability of Entering the Mosque near one's Home upon returning from a Journey for offering two Rak'ah Prayer 988. Ka`b bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) returned from a journey, he would proceed straight to the mosque and perform two Rak`ah of (optional) prayer.[Al-Bukhari and… Continue reading Chapter 178: Desirability of Entering the Mosque near one’s Home upon returning
Chapter 177: Supplication at the time of returning Home and on seeing one’s Hometown
Chapter 177Supplication at the time of returning Home and on seeing one's Hometown فِيهِ حَدِيثُ ابنِ عمرَ السَّابِقُ في باب تكبيرِ المسافِر إِذَا صَعِدَ الثَّنَايَا . [987] وعن أنس قال : أقْبَلْنَا مَعَ النَّبيِّ حَتَّى إِذَا كُنَّا بِظَهْرِ الْمَدِينَةِ ، قَالَ : « آيِبُونَ ، تَائِبُونَ ، عَابِدُونَ ، لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ » فَلَمْ يَزَلْ يَقُولُ… Continue reading Chapter 177: Supplication at the time of returning Home and on seeing one’s Hometown
Chapter 176: Desirability of returning Home by Day
Chapter 176Desirability of returning Home by Day 985. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When one of you stays away (from his family) for a long period of time, let him not surprise his family by night.'' In another narration, Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him)… Continue reading Chapter 176: Desirability of returning Home by Day