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

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