Surely Allah’s remembrance is the greatest (of all types of worship, and not restricted to the Prayer). (al-Ankabut 29:45) Mention Allah much (both by doing the Prayer and on other occasions), so that you may prosper (in both worlds). (al-Jumu’ah 62:10) Remember and mention your Lord
Continue Reading →Surely Allah and His angels bless the Prophet (He always treats him with His special mercy, with the angels praying to Him to grant him the highest station of praise with Him, and for the decisive victory of his Religion). O you who believe, invoke the blessings of Allah on him, and p
Continue Reading →Always remember and make mention of Me (when service to Me is due), that I may remember and make mention of you (when judgment and recompense are due); and give thanks to Me, and do not be ungrateful to Me. (al-Baqarah 2:152) If you are thankful (for My favors), I will most certainly
Continue Reading →Say: “Are they ever equal, those who know and those who do not know?” (az-Zumar 39:9) Allah will raise (in degree) those of you who truly believe (and act accordingly), and in degrees, those who have been granted the knowledge (especially of religious matters). (al-Mujadilah 58:11) Of
Continue Reading →Whatever good you do, surely Allah has full knowledge of it. (al-Baqarah 2:215) 666. Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “May Allah show mercy to a man who is generous when he sells, when he buys and when he ask
Continue Reading →Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by all who can afford a way to it. And whoever refuses (the obligation of the Pilgrimage), or is ungrateful to Allah (by not fulfilling this com-mand), Allah is absolutely independent of all creatures. (Al Imran 3:97) 624. Ibn Abbas, may
Continue Reading →619. Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, visited Sa’d ibn Ubada, who brought some bread and oil, and he ate. Then the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Those who were fasting have broken the fast with you and
Continue Reading →610. Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah does not require someone who does not abandon lies, and acting by them, while fasting to abandon his food and drink.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sawm, 8). 615. Abu Ayyub,
Continue Reading →607. Sahl ibn Sa’d, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “People will continue to be all right as long as they hurry to break the fast.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sawm, 45; Sahih Muslim, Siyam, 48). 608. Salman ibn Amir a
Continue Reading →605. Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Have suhur (predawn meal). There is blessing in suhur.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sawm, 20; Sahih Muslim, Siyam, 45). 606. Amr ibn al-As, may Allah be pleased with him, rep
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