Imam Ibn ‘Asakir (rahimahullah); The Greatest of His Era..
Imam Hafiz Abul Qasim ‘Aliy ibn Hasan ibn ‘Asakir (rahimahullah) was born in Damascus in the year 499 A.H. and passed away in the year 571 A.H. in…
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Hanafiy, Shafi’iy or “Muhammadiy”?
We are often faced with the question: “Why do you follow Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik or Imam Shafi’iy etc (rahimahumullah)? Aren’t we supposed to follow Sayyiduna Muhammad…
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Who are The Blind Followers?
This is a book by my dear brother and friend, Shaykh Abu Usamah (may Allah continue to bless him) It covers several major unfounded doubts in the minds…
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Clarification on Early Hadith Compilation
Imam Ibn Shihab Zuhriy (rahimahullah) -Demise 125 A.H.- features quite prominently in the discussion of the Hadith compilation. It is commonly stated that he was the first to…
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Rabi’ul Awwal Has Arrived, Again…
Allah Ta’ala declares, “There certainly is an example in Allah’s Messenger for he who fears Allah and the last day and remembers Allah abundantly.” (Surah Al-Ahzab, verse: 21)…
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Imam Baqy Ibn Makhlad (rahimahullah); A True Student
Imam Baqy ibn Makhlad al Andulusy (rahimahullah) was born in Spain and he passed away there as well. He was born in the year 201 A.H. and passed…
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Sublime “Holiday Spots”
A man was on his way to a neighboring village when an angel suddenly appeared before him. “What takes you to this village?” Enquired the angel. “To visit…
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Mustahabb (Rewardable) Fasts of the Year
Besides the fard (obligatory) fast of Ramadan, there are various Nafl (optional) fasts that Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) kept throughout the year. We too can make an intention…
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Don’t Get Lost in Debate…!
Sometimes we get so lost in the discussion we tend to overlook other basic etiquette that is required when engaging in debate. We are often overcome with emotion…
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The Right Choice
In the fast developing world of today, a lot depends on “Making the Right Choice” Making the incorrect choice is sometimes detrimental, depending on the venture at hand.…
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Additional Spending on ‘Ashura Day
There are several legitimate practices in Islam that have been wrongfully deemed as incorrect. In an era of religious melt-down, we cannot afford such incorrect assertions One such…
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Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj
This article, among countless others, was inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). My Allah Ta’ala fill his grave with mercy. Hajj without a Visa! Since Hajj is among…
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