
Ramadan in the Present and the Past - II
With the arrival of Ramadan, the righteous people strive hard and make every effort to sincerely worship Allah The Almighty even as they fear that their fasting and Qiyaam may not be accepted. One sees them submissive and pale during Ramadan, as if they are ailing...
A new day starts at dawn but the Islamic month begins at night
Question: Thank you for question No.2102859. I gave you many points of day starting at Fajr. This is the only proof you gave--There is no Muslim who dies on a Friday or the night of Friday (which starts on Thursday after sunset) except that Allah protects him from the punishment of the graver--.But here it is given in brackets. 1. Are these words there in Arabic text? 2. Is this the only proof we have? 3. What about all the points I gave? Fatwa: All perfect...

‘Eed in the House of the Prophet - II
Engaging in play and entertainment on 'Eed should not make one forget the religious and moral teachings to which he has to adhere strictly. Entertainment and amusement do not justify doing forbidden actions, neglecting duties, and causing harm to people. ‘Aa’ishah,...

Purification of the Soul and Truthfulness
Purification of the self (nafs) or the soul (rooh) means to prepare it to receive, recognize, and reflect the Truth, namely Allah, the Creator and the Sustainer of all existence. Purification of the soul, therefore, is the purpose of all acts of worship. Allah...