Secrets of Fasting
The following notes are from a talk given by Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood in Luton. Any mistakes or oversights in the notes are completely my own. Introduction Allah swt has indeed […]
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The Rajab Istighfar
It has been narrated: “Seek much forgiveness from Allah in Rajab because in every hour (of the month) Allah frees people from the Fire.”[1] The following is a compilation of istighfar, known as Istighfar Rajab, compiled
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Lady Ruqayya RA
Lady Ruqayya was born three years after her older sister, Lady Zaynab, when the Messenger of Allah (s) was thirty-three years old. Lady Ruqayya along with her sisters accepted Islam
Lady A’isha RA
All praise is to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and salutations upon our master Muhammad, his Household and his noble Companions. Lady ʿĀ’isha (upon her be peace) was
Cursing
Cursing is dispraised whether it be directed towards another human being, or an animal, or inanimate thing. Allah’s Messenger, peace be upon him, said: ‘A believer is not a curser.’2J
Struggling With Wrongdoing
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) Many young people complain that it is difficult for them to leave certain acts
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The Tech Industry’s War on Kids
How psychology is being used as a weapon against children “We called the police because she wrecked her room and hit her mom… all because we took her phone,” Kelly’s father
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Dhikr for the Month of Sha`ban
Sayyidi Habib `Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him) recommends reading the following 40,000 times in the the month of Sha`ban: يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ
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On Dealing With Those Who Disagree With the Mawlid
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) How do we deal with those who condemn celebrating the mawlid? The mawlid is
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Sheikh Ahmed Zarruq
Profile Sheikh Ahmed Zarruq Sheikh Ahmed Zarruq (1442-1493) was a Shadhili Sheikh and founder of the Zarruqiyye branch of the Shadhili order. He was born on the 7th June 1442
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Prophetic Guidance – Shaykh Umar Husayn al-Khatib Ebook
This is a book describing the way of the beloved Prophet s with which I wish to remind myself and my Muslim brothers and sisters. It has been compiled with
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The Seven Dragons – Abdul Hakim Murad
‘And those who strive for Us – We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good. ‘ (Surah Al-‘Ankabut, Verse 69) The Shaykh describes
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Another Mother of the Believers
The land of Chinguett, more commonly known to the English-speaking world as Mauritania, is renowned for producing great scholars, saints, and erudite women of note. Scholars traveling to Mauritania have
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The Last Wednesday of Safar
The Arabs in the days prior to Islam used to perceive an evil omen in Safar. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, however, negated this by saying: “There is no Safar.“[1]
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Intentions Upon Entering Ramadan
Answered by Sayyidi Habib `Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him). What should our intentions be upon entering Ramadan? We should intend to be in
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