Even an ayah...

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Convey from me, even an aayah.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari). 

Ibn Hajar (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: He said in the hadeeth, “even an aayah”, meaning one aayah, as if he was saying that every listener should hasten to convey whatever aayaat he heard, even if it is only a few..

Beautiful cause b/c when you purchase TOMS then they purchase a brand new shoe for a child in need! ma'sha'Allah :)

-Just got my navy blue ones today & they are super comfy alhamdulilah

Problems caused by wife’s illness

My brother married a woman who suffers from retinal atrophy, and he did not know anything about her sickness until two months ago. All he knew was that her vision was weak, and he got married to her. Now he is wondering whether he should separate from her because he feels that she will not be able to raise his children properly if she has children.
 He is always arguing with her mother because she speaks badly to him and he thinks that she bewitched him to make him marry her daughter. Now he cannot control his anger most of the time and he beats his wife, and he insults her in horrible terms. I hope you can suggest what is best for them.

Praise be to Allaah.  

What you have mentioned about her suffering from retinal atrophy is not one of the faults which the fuqaha’ have stated give the husband the choice of annulling the marriage. But some scholars, such as Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah, and Ibn al-Qayyim – and Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen who regarded it as being the correct view – narrated that every fault which puts the other spouse off, so that the purposes of marriage, namely compassion and love, cannot be achieved, mean that the spouse has the choice of annulling the marriage. (Zaad al-Ma’aad, 5/163) 

Based on this, the choice of annulment is given in every case where there is a fault that affects the purposes of marriage, namely love, intimacy, bearing children, etc. 

But your brother came to know of this fault after that, and he did things which indicate that he accepted that, namely continuing to be intimate with her and not hastening to annul the marriage. According to the fuqaha’ this indicates that he accepts it, and that he does not have the right to annul the marriage. 

But as you know, divorce is the man’s right and he may divorce his wife if he thinks that he cannot live a good life with her and that he cannot feel love for her and feel at ease with her, which is the basis of marriage. 

What we advise in such situations is to be patient with this wife and try to solve the problem. If her mother is the main reason for the problems, then it is better to keep a distance from her and to live in separate accommodation. If your brother lives in the same house as her or nearby, then it is sufficient to keep in touch by phone and pay brief visits, etc. If the wife’s bad attitude is the reason for the problem, then your brother should check himself and how he treats his wife, for the way he treats her, beating her and calling her names, may be the reason for her bad attitude. He should seek the help of people who have experience in dealing with such problems, and try different ways of finding a solution to each problem. 

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“If you dislike them, it may be that you dislike a thing and Allaah brings through it a great deal of good”

[al-Nisa’ 4:19] 

If it is too much for him and he finds that there is no way to solve the problem or to live peacefully with his wife, then there is no sin in divorcing her; in this case she is entitled to the mahr because the marriage has been consummated. And Allaah knows best.

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If God answers your prayers then he is increasing your faith. If he delays he is increasing your patience. If he does not answer, he has something better for you. Life is a test, it all is a matter of if you are a strong enough person. To feel acceptance with whatever may breeze your path.

The believer must remain in a state between hoping for the mercy of Allaah and fearing His punishment.

It's Been So Long Since I Blogged 
- I Have To Start Becoming More Frequent In'sha'Allah !

“Those who believe and their hearts become calm and contented with the remembrance of Allah. Know that it is the remembrance of Allah alone that brings calm to the hearts.” (13:28)

Beautiful Women that wanted to get married

Beautiful Women that wanted to get married

There was this beautiful woman, who wanted to get married, but she wanted a very pious husband, so she said that she’ll marry the man who recites the whole Quran every single day, fasts for the whole year and stays awake and worships Allah all throughout the night.

She was a very beautiful woman, and a lot of suitors wanted to marry her, but they knew they couldn’t fulfil the conditions she set. Until this one man stepped forward and said he could fulfil them. So the Imam got both of them married.

After the first night of the marriage, the wife sees that the husband doesn’t recite the whole of the Quran, nor does he fast, nor does he stay awake in the worship of Allah, she decided to let it roll on for a few weeks to see if there were any changes, there weren’t, so she filed a complaint and asked for a divorce.

They are both taken in front of the judge, and the judge asked, ‘What were the conditions of the marriage?’ the man replied ‘They were for me to recite the whole Quran daily, keep fast for the whole year and to worship Allah all throughout the night.’

The Judge asked, ‘ did you fulfil them? The man calmly answered, ‘…yes.’

The judge answers, ‘you lie, your wife has said that you don’t, that’s why she’s asking for a divorce’.

But the man insisted that he had fulfilled the conditions, so the judge asked, ‘did you recite the full Quran everyday?’ The man answered yes. The Judge, baffled asked, ‘how? How can you do that?’ The man coolly answered, ‘I recite Surah Ikhlas three times a day and according to Prophet Muhammad (saw), reciting Surah Ikhlas three times is equivalent to reciting the whole Quran.’ The Judge was intrigued, so he asked, ‘how did you fast the whole year?’ The man answered, ‘ I fasted for the whole month of Ramadan, then kept another six fasts in the month of Shawwal, according to Prophet Muhammad (saw), keeping all of the fast of Ramadan then keeping six fasts in the month of Shawwal, is as if you have fasted for the whole year.’

The Judge remained silent, he couldn’t give a reply saying the man was wrong, so finally he asked, ‘ how did you stay awake all night and worship Allah, when your wife saw you sleeping?’ The Judge thought the man wouldn’t be able to answer this one, but the man, cool as a cucumber answered, ‘I prayed Salatul Isha with jamaat, then the next day prayed Salatul Fajr with jamaat, according to Prophet Muhammad (saw), the one who prays Salatul Isha and Salatul Fajr with jamaat, it is as if he had stayed up all night worshipping Allah.’

The Judge sat there looking at the man; the final verdict was about to be released…

He said to the man and his wife, ‘…go, just go, there is nothing wrong with this marriage’…

I am so blessed alhamdulilah because this Monday is an American holiday & I have the day off work =D

That is amazing news ! lol ma'sha'Allah tabarak'Allah

We did not send down the Qur’an to you to 

make you miserable.

Surah Taha (20:2)

There is no proof that the sun was held back from setting until Bilaal ibn Rabaah gave the adhaan

I have heard lot of people saying especially in India that once Hazrat Bilal(May Allah be pleased with him), due to some sahabas complaining about his voice or his pronunciation in Adhan asked the permission for someone else to call the Adhan(Fajr). After he called people got worried as lot of time had passed but the sun didnt rise like normal. So they went to Prophet(Peace be upon him), told him the same & he replied that Allah has ordered the sun not to rise until Bilal gives the Call to Adhan.
Please let me know if there is any authentic Source where this incident of sun not rising because of Bilal(May Allah be pleased with him)is mentioned.

Praise be to Allaah.

There is no proof that the sun was held back for anyone except the Prophet of Allah Yoosha‘ ibn Noon (peace be upon him). In fact the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) stated that this did not happen to anyone other than Yoosha‘ ibn Noon. That is seen in the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), according to which the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “One of the Prophets went out on a campaign… and he approached a town at the time of ‘Asr prayer, or close to that time. He said to the sun: You are under the command of Allaah and I am under the command of Allaah. O Allaah, halt it for me for a while. So it was halted for him until Allaah granted him victory.”

Narrated by al-Bukhaari (3124) and Muslim (1747). 

In the version narrated by Imam Ahmad in al-Musnad (14/65) it says: 

“The sun was not held back for any person except Yoosha‘ on the day he was marching to Jerusalem. 

Shaykh al-Albaani (may Allah have mercy on him) said: 

This indicates that the sun was not held back for anyone except for Yoosha‘ (peace be upon him). This is indicative of the weakness of the reports which suggest that happened for anyone else. 

It is appropriate to quote what we have come across concerning that… 

Then the shaykh (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned what has been narrated about the same being held back for people other than Yoosha‘ ibn Noon (peace be upon him) and explained what is wrong with these reports. Then he said: 

To sum up, there is no saheeh report about the sun being held back at all except this saheeh hadeeth. End quote. 

Al-Silsilah al-Saheehah (no. 202) 

To conclude, we have not come across any basis for the story about the sun being held back from rising until Bilaal gave the adhaan, in any saheeh or da‘eef report, or even in any fabricated (mawdoo‘) hadeeth that is known. 

It is not permissible to speak of such things except on the basis of sound proof and evidence. Otherwise it is speculation, and speaking about Allah without knowledge. 

And Allah knows best.

Islam Q&A

‘Tawbah is only through action, and turning back from what has been done. Tawbah is not by mere speech.’

-‘Alee b. Husayn – Allah have mercy on him. Ibn Abi Al-Dunya, Al-Tawbah article 57

Changing one’s clothes does not break wudoo’

I did a search on this site but could not find an answer to my question. My question is regarding wudu. If I change my dress do I break my wudu? Is there any difference in this rule between a woman and a man?

Praise be to Allaah.  

Changing clothes does not break one’s wudoo’, if the person is in a state of tahaarah (purity) and does not do any of the things that break wudoo’. Men and women are the same in this regard. And Allaah knows best.

The things that break wudoo’ are

: 

1 – Any discharge from the front or back passage (urine, stools, wind, etc.), except for wind emitted from a woman’s front passage – that does not break wudoo’. 

2 – Emission of urine or stools from anywhere other than the urethra or anus. 

3 – Losing one’s mind, which may mean losing it altogether by losing one’s mental faculties, which is insanity, or by losing it temporarily for a certain length of time for some reason such as sleep, unconsciousness, intoxication, etc. 

4 – Touching one’s penis, because of the hadeeth of Basrah bint Safwaan, who heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: “Whoever touches his penis, let him do wudoo’.” (narrated by Abu Dawood, al-Tahaarah, 154. al-Albaani said in Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawood, no. 166, it is saheeh). 

5 – Eating camel meat, because of the hadeeth of Jaabir ibn Samurah, who said that a man asked the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “Should we do wudoo’ after eating camel meat?” He said, “Yes.” (Narrated by Muslim, al-Hayd, 539). 

It should be noted that touching a woman’s body does not break one’s wudoo’, whether that is done with feelings of desire or otherwise, unless anything is emitted as a result of that touching. 

See al-Sharh al-Mumti’ by Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, vol. 1, p. 219-250 

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, vol. 5, p. 264.

Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Never Want To Leave You...

“With age I know looks change, Your beauty wasn’t something that was restricted to your body or face but it came naturally from your personality and Deen, with each passing day I uncover something new which adds to your beauty which only I can feel and see…”

-Zabi Siddiqa, Never want to Leave you

“O YOU WHO HAVE BELIEVED, SEEK HELP THROUGH PATIENCE AND PRAYER. INDEED, ALLAH IS WITH THE PATIENT.” 

[SURAH AL-BAQARAH:153]

Do not be weak nor sad...

وَلَا تَهِنُواْ وَلَا تَحۡزَنُواْ وَأَنتُمُ ٱلۡأَعۡلَوۡنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤۡمِنِينَ

So do not become weak, nor be sad, and you will be superior if you are indeed (true) believers. 

(Aali Imran 3:139)

Everything Happens For A Reason!

Link:http://xbintmuhammadx.wordpress.com/2011/05/24/do-not-be-weak-nor-sad/

I don't feel in the mood to work but I have must go :( !

Waves

Hud [11:42] 

So the Ark floated with them on the waves (towering) like mountains, and Noah called out to his son, who had separated himself (from the rest): "O my son! Embark with us, and be not with the Unbelievers!"

THIS EVENINGS LECTURE AT MASJID UMAR BIN KHATTAB WENT SO WELL ALHAMDULILAH RABBIL ALIMEEEN <3

I AM SO GRATEFUL TO ALLAH; WITHOUT ALLAH IT WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN POSSIBLE! :D

Desert

At-Taubah [9:99]

But some of the desert Arabs believe in Allah and the Last Day, and look on their payments as pious gifts bringing them nearer to Allah and obtaining the prayers of the Messenger. Aye, indeed they bring them nearer (to Him): soon will Allah admit them to His Mercy: for Allah is Oft- Forgiving, Most Merciful

#Books  #Wisdom  #Knowledge  

“UNLAWFUL DESIRES ARE USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH UGLINESS. THEY LEAVE BEHIND A LINGERING SENSATION OF PAIN AND GUILT. STRUGGLING YOUR WAY THROUGH OBEDIENCE IS NOT AN EASY TASK. IT IS, HOWEVER, ASSOCIATED WITH GOODNESS AND SOOTHING PLEASURES.”

 — IBN AL-QAYIM

"Seek the love of your Creator, and He will place in the hearts of the creation the love for you"

-Shaykh Muhammad al-Arifi

Abu Dharr (radi Allahu anhu) reported that Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Don't consider anything insignificant out of good things, even if it is that you meet your brother with a cheerful countenance.”

[Sahih Muslim]

Personal 121

SubhanAllah today was by far a very crazy/interesting day..to start off I am disgusted by the youth in my area authobillah like honestly who fights at an islamic conference in front of Bilal Philips ? yeah it was THAT hectic. Something that involved knives & people holding down their reputation..all for the sake of what is my question? They ruined an amazing conference & it was just shy of it's last 2 hours. It honestly upset so many people & very disappointing to see that men think that strength is shown by how much men you've beat up..which is totally against what prophet muhammad (peace be upon him) which was “The strong man is not the one who wrestles others; rather, the strong man is the one who controls himself at times of anger.” [The Book of Al-Birr: Sahih Muslim] We lack knowledge which is very sad. Any who alhamdulilah the last performance kind of brightened up the mood of the whole thing, ma'sha'Allah! yet had to get shut down early because security and police arrived siggghh...I will never understand individuals & I feel for the brothers&sisters who worked so hard & woke up so early just to try to help their fellow muslimeen in benefiting :( Alhamdulilah alaa kulli haal regardless tho! I just hope the youth wake up & start realizing that it's our own fault that people think we are a horrible generation b/c we are acting like it :( May Allah guide our hearts to the light of Islam! Ameen<3 Ajeeb..the conference was called "Footsteps of the Forgotten" & we need to try to follow the Sahabah & learn from their stories in'sha'Allah cause that was the whole point of this event.

She replied. . .

Once the prophet (salla Allahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was sitting in a room with Aisha and fixing his shoes. It was very warm, and Aisha looked to his blessed forehead and noticed that there were beads of sweat on it. She became overwhelmed by the majesty of that sight was staring at him long enough for him to notice.

He said, "What's the matter?" She replied, "If Abu Bukair Al-Huthali, the poet, saw you, he would know that his poem was written for you."

The Prophet (sallaAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) asked, "What did he say?" She replied, "Abu Bukair said that if you looked to the majesty of the moon, it twinkles and lights up the world for everybody to see."

So the Prophet (salla Allahu 'alaihi wa sallam) got up, walked to Aisha, kissed her between the eyes, and said, "Wallahi ya Aisha, you are like that to me and more."

[This was narrated in Dala'el Al-Nubuwa for Imam Abu Nu'aim with isnad including Imam Bukhari and Imam Ibn Khuzaina.]

so beautiful ma'sha'Allah sighh.... <3

 WONDERFUL WEDDING TODAY :)

MAY ALLAH BLESS THE HAPPY COUPLE !

AMEEN<3

=)

O you who believe! 
Why do you say that which you do not do? (61:2)

Mountain

Ash-Shuara [26:63]      

Then We told Moses by inspiration: "Strike the sea with thy rod." So it divided, and each separate part become like the huge, firm mass of a mountain.

Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate from the truth after You have guided us, and bestow upon us mercy from Your grace. Verily You are the Giver of bounties without measure.

[3:8] The Holy Quran

Masjid al-Haram - Masjid 2 Masjid in HD

One Day I Shall Be There In'sha'Allah !<3

Personal 120

Bismillah today was the first day of the Bake Sale at the JMSA conference & subhanAllah it was so hectic and if it wasn't for all the dedicated sisters who helped out it would have been even more of a struggle. We managed to raise alot of money tabarak'Allah & all proceeds go to Umar Bin Khattab masjid :) + did I mention we're doing it all over again 2morrow?..Plus for the long weekend my mornings are taken untill 2pm! :( I started driving school and I am telling you I almost fell asleep in the class lol but my teacher is funny alhamdulilah but still it was just too early & running home then the bake sale was just crazyy alhamdulilahhh. I love doing something for the sake of Allah & spending my money to help out the masjid or anyone for that fact, it just gives me a good genuine feeling inside & I really do hope that Allah is pleased with my deeds & that they are accepted in'sha'ALLAH<3 Now earlier in some posts I spoke about a cousin who was getting married around this time & sadly that day is 2morrow but I don't think I'll be going b/c I needa be at the bake sale :S & I can't cut myself in half sighh..I feel a bit upset I can't go & be there for married couple since it is a friends/family reception but at the same time this is what I promised myself I have to do just b/c when others depend on you; you can't let them down. Alot of people would have choosen the wedding over the conf/bake sale but I think for me I really can't cause the answer is clear, I rather do something for the Sake of Allah & trying to gain alot of agaar then to sit down eat & hear a small reminder (which is still great..but not on the same scale if you know what I mean? ) & then on Monday -Bilal Philips is coming to my masjid for a lecture from maghrib till isha :D That's so exciting & he'll be at the conference 2morrow aswell walhamdulilah :) So much things going on that it's alot to take in but I am having a lovely weekend accomplishing loads of things at one time! & May Allah make our intention sincere & May Allah accept our good deeds! Ameen<3

"Unquestionably, His is the creation and the command; blessed is Allah, Lord of the worlds" ♥ [7:54]

Life Is Passing Us By....

Allah's Apostle (peace be upon him) said "The finest act of goodness is that a person should treat kindly the loved ones of his father.

[Muslim Book 32 Hadith No. 6193]

The Man With Four Wives

There was once a rich merchant who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies. He took great care of her & gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He’s very proud of her and always wanted to show her off to his friends. However, the merchant is always in great fear that she might run away with some other man.

He too, loved his 2nd wife. She is a very considerate person, always patient and in fact is the merchant’s confidante. Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his 2nd wife and she would always help him out and tide him through difficult times.

Now, the merchant’s 1st wife is a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and business as well as taking care of the household. However, the merchant did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.

One day, the merchant fell ill. Before long, he knew that he was going to die soon. He thought of his luxurious life and told himself, “Now I have four wives with me. But when I die, I’ll be alone. How lonely I’ll be!”

Thus, he asked the 4th wife, “I loved you most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep my company?” “No way!” replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word. The answer cut like a sharp knife right into the merchant’s heart.

The sad merchant then asked the 3rd wife, “I have loved you so much for all my life. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?” “No!” replied the 3rd wife. “Life is so good over here! I’m going to remarry when you die!” The merchant’s heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, “I always turned to you for help and you’ve always helped me out. Now I need your help again. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?” “I’m sorry, I can’t help you out this time!” replied the 2nd wife. “At the very most, I can only send you to your grave.” The answer came like a bolt of thunder and the merchant was devastated.

Then a voice called out: ” I’ll leave with you. I’ll follow you no matter where you go.” The merchant looked up and there was his first wife. She was so skinny, almost like she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved, the merchant said, “I should have taken much better care of you while I could have!”

Actually, we all have four wives in our lives…

The 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it’ll leave us when we die.

Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they all go to others.

The 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they had been there for us when we’re alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.

The 1st wife is in fact our soul. Often neglected in our pursuit of material wealth and sensual pleasure. It is actually the only thing that follows us wherever we go.

Perhaps it’s a good idea to cultivate and strengthen it now rather than to wait until we’re on our deathbed to lament.

“Convey from me even if it is (only) one aayah.”[Al-Bukhaari,3461]

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Salafee Mashayikh and Their Books by Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee

Salafee Mashayikh and Their Books Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee

Reference: Al Fataawaa Al Jaliyyah ‘An Al Manaahij Ad Da’wiyyah’ by Shaykh Ahmad ibn Yahya An Najmee pg 18-19, 2nd edt, 14 21 H / 2000 CE

Category: Da'wah

O Shaykh, can you name for us some of the books that are upon the methodology of the Salaf, (‘Al Kutub As Salafiyyah’), that are necessary for the young Salafee to acquire and add to his book collection?
The necessary books that a student of knowledge should acquire are the books of hadeeth such as 'Al Ummuhaat As Sitt', (the six mother books of hadeeth):

Al Bukhaaree;
Muslim;
Abu Dawud;
At Tirmithee;
An Nasaa’ee;
Ibn Maajah;

...and the Musnad of Imaam Ahmad. Likewise, one should also obtain Saheeh Al Jaaami’ As Sagheer and it's additions, and Al Ahaadeeth As Saheehah, both by Shaykh Al Albaanee, and likewise the books of the earlier scholars of hadeeth.

(The student of knowledge should also acquire) the books of Muhammad ibn 'Abdul Wahaab, the books of his grandchildren, those scholars of his time and those who came after him.

Likewise the books of the salafees that are present (in this time) right now such as (the books of) Shaykh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz, and Shaykh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah Aal As Shaykh, Shaykh Abdullah ibn Abdur Rahman Al Ghudayaan, Shaykh Saalih ibn Fowzaan Al Fowzaan, Shaykh Saalih Al Haaydaan, and the scholars of Al Madeenah such as Shaykh Rabee’ ibn Haadee Al Madhkhalee, Shaykh Saalih ibn Sa’d As Suhaymee, Shaykh Alee ibn Naasir Al Faqeehee, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Haadee Al Madhkhalee, Shaykh Abdul Muhsin Al Abbaad and his son Abdur Razzaaq, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Rabee Al Madhkhalee and other than them from the salafee scholars, and the books of Shaykh Zaid ibn Muhammad Al Madhkhalee and whatsoever is similar to this. All of these are from the good and beneficial books. The books of the salafees in every time and place are good and beneficial and all praise is due to Allaah. However that which is feared for the student of knowledge are the books of the hizbees.


Link:http://www.madeenah.com/article.cfm?id=1058

”If Allah helps you, no one can overcome you; if He forsakes you, who is there, after that, that can help you? In Allah, then, the believers put their trust”.

          [3:160] The Holy Quran

He Who Gives. . .

And among His signs is this, that you see the earth still, but when We send down on it the water, it stirs and swells: most surely He Who gives it life is the Giver of life to the dead; surely He has power over all things.

          [41:39] The Holy Quran

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"The truth is from your Lord, so never be among the doubters."[2:147]

Reciting Surah Al-Baqarah

Translated by our brother
Mustafa George from www.sahab.net

Question:

There is a hadith wherin it is mentioned that if a person recites Surah Al Baqarah in the home, the shaytan will not be able to enter the home. Does this ruling also apply to one who listens to the Surah being recited from an audio tape?
 

Answer:

No, the recitation from an audio recording does not benefit (with regards to protection). This is because it can not be said that the person has (in fact) read the Quran, but rather it is said that he listened to a previous recording. Similarly, if we were to record an athan, and at the time of prayer we played the recorded athan, this would not be accepted. Likewise if we did the same with a Jum’ah (Friday) sermon, and at the time of Jum’ah prayer we played the sermon through the microphones, and (person on) the tape said: Asalam u alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhu, and then the caller of the athan calls to prayer, and the Imam gives the sermon (all on tape). Would any of this be correct and accepted? No it would not! Why? Because this is all considered a previous recording and it is similar to someone writing on a piece of paper or placing a Quran in his home. This does not take the place of reciting the Surah (for protection).

Sheikh Muhammed bin Saleh Al Uthaymeen – Liqa al Bab al Meftuh

 http://www.sahab.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368472

I AM IN LOVE W/ ABU BAKR AL SHATRI'S VOICE !

IT'S BLASTING IN MY HOUSE RIGHT NOW & I AM IN THE MOST JOLIEST MOOD + IT'S SURAH AL-BAQARAH =D

...it's just a wonderful afternoon right now !

Beautiful Ma'sha'Allah:)

Allah the Most Generous has established, through His generosity, that whoever lives upon something will die upon it, and whoever dies upon something will be resurrected upon it. — Ibn Kathir

"The zina of the eyes is the gaze (at that which is unlawful, eg. Nudity); the zina of the ears is to listen (to talks of nudity which excites the carnal desire); the zina of the tongue is to speak (what is evil); the zina of the hand is to touch (the female which is unlawful to you); the zina of the feet is to walk (towards immorality); the zina of the heart is to desire (what is unlawful), and it is the private parts which either commits or shuns the actual act of fornication."

Muslim 4/1397, no. 6421, 6422

Basic Islamic Dictionary

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Every Muslim should remember these essential expressions.
Note: Spellings may vary when translated to English
These expressions are mostly singular. For example to say ‘Jazak(i) Allahu Khair” to more than one person you would ‘Jazakum Allahu Khairan’ and to say ‘Barak Allahu feek(i)” to more than one person is “Barak Allahu Feekum”

e.g.
Masculine: Jazak Allahu Khair
Feminine: Jazaki Allahu Khair
Plural: Jazakum Allahu Khair

It is fine to speak in the masculine tense when speaking to women formally.
Say/When/Translation

Assalamu ‘Alaikum
when you meet a muslim
Translation: Peace be upon you

Wa’alaikum Assalam
a Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace be upon you

Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
formal and great greeting to a Muslim
Translation: May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you

Wa’alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
a Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you

Hiyyak Allah
When greeting someone after Salaams
Translation: May Allah greet you (lit. May Allah preserve your life)

Bismillah arRahman arRahim
before making a beginning
Translation: In the name of Allah, most Gracious most Merciful

Jazak Allah Khairan
for expression of thanks
Translation: May Allah reward you with blessings
(Reply: Wa iyak(i), wa iyakum; Trans. And you)

BarakAllahu feekum or Allah baraka feek(i)
responding to someone’s thanks/ a way of expressing thanks
Translation: May Allah bless you
(Reply: Wa feek(i), Wa feekum; Trans.: And you)

Fi Amanillah
by way of saying good-bye
Translation: May Allah protect you

Subhanallah
for praising something
Translation: Glory be to Allah

Insha Allah
for expressing a desire to do something
Translation: If Allah wills/Through Allah’s will

Astaghfirullah
Repenting for sins before Allah
I beg Allah for forgiveness

Masha Allah
for expressing appreciation of something good
Translation: As Allah has willed/Praise be to Allah

Alhamdulillah
for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything
Translation: Thanks be to Allah

Ameen
the end of a Dua or prayer
Translation: May it be so

Sallahu ‘alayhi wa salaam
whenever say the name of Prophet Muhammad
Translation: Peace be upon him (S.A.W.)

‘Alayhi salaam
whenever say the name of a prophet
Translation: Peace be upon him (A.S.)

Radi Allah ‘Anhu
whenever say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi)
Translation: May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.)

Radi Allah ‘Anha
whenever say name of female companion of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with her (R.A.)

Radi Allah ‘Anhum
Plural form of saying companions of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with them (R.A.)

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon
this is uttered as an expression upon hearing the news of some loss or some one’s death
Translation: To Allah we belong and to Him is our return

aathama allahu ajrakom
uttered to family of deceased
Translation: may Allah make your ajer (reward) great

Shakar Allahu Sa’yikum
uttered to people who attend aaza – when friends go to send condolences upon death of a person
Translation: May Allah accept that your effort

La hawla wala quwata illah billah
during the time of troubles
Translation: There is no strength nor power except Allah
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A few more:
Tawakkal-tu-’ala-Allah- I have put my trust in Allah-rely on Allah solving a problem
Tawkkalna-’ala-Allah – we have put our trust in Allah – waiting for a problem to be solved
Rahimahullah – Allah have Mercy on him – you see someone in distress
Na’uzhu-bi-Allah - we seek refuge in Allah – showing your dislike
Fi sabeel illah – in/for Allah’s cause/way – you give charity/help people
Ittaqillah-fear Allah- you see someone doing a bad deed
Hayyak Allah - Allah maintain your life – you greet someone
Hasbi Allah – Allah will suffice me – you are in a difficult situation
Azhak Allah sinnaka - May Allah keep you cheerful – you seek another Muslim with cheerful countenance
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AL-HAMDU LILLAHI RABBIL ‘ALAMIN
This is a verse from the Qur’an that Muslims recite and say many times per day. Other than being recited daily during prayers, a Muslim reads this expression in every activity of his daily life. The meaning of it is: “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”
A Muslim invokes the praises of Allah before he does his daily work; and when he finishes, he thanks Allah for His favors. A Muslim is grateful to Allah for all His blessings. It is a statement of thanks, appreciation, and gratitude from the creature to his Creator.

ALLAHU AKBAR
This statement is said by Muslims numerous times. During the call for prayer, during prayer, when they are happy, and wish to express their approval of what they hear, when they slaughter an animal, and when they want to praise a speaker, Muslims do say this expression of Allahu Akbar. Actually it is most said expression in the world. It’s meaning: “Allah is the Greatest.” Muslims praise Allah in every aspect of life; and as such they say Allahu Akbar.

ASSALAMU ALAIKUM
This is an expression Muslims say whenever they meet one another. It is a statement of greeting with peace. The meaning of it is: “Peace be upon you.”
Muslims try to establish peace on earth even through the friendly relation of greeting and meeting one another.
The other forms are: “Assalamu ‘Alalikum Wa Rahmatullah,” which means:”May the peace and the Mercy of Allah be upon you,” and “Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,” which means:”May the peace, the mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you.”

ASTAGHFIRULLAH
This is an expression used by a Muslim when he wants to ask Allah forgiveness. The meaning of it is: “I ask Allah forgiveness.” A Muslim says this phrase many times, even when he is talking to another person. When a Muslim abstains from doing wrong, or even when he wants to prove that he is innocent of an incident he uses this expression. After every Salah (payer), a Muslim says this statement three times.

A’UDHU BILLAHI MINASHAYTAN IRAJEEM
This is an expression and a statement that Muslims have to recite before reading to Qur’an, before speaking, before doing any work, before making a supplication, before taking ablution, before entering the wash room, and before doing many other daily activities. The meaning of this phrase is: “I seek refuge from Allah from the outcast Satan.” Allah is the Arabic name of God.
Satan is the source of evil and he always tries to misguide and mislead people. The Qur’an states that Satan is not an angel but a member of the Jinn, which are spiritual beings created by Allah. So the belief that Satan is a fallen angel is rejected in Islam.

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BARAKALLAH
This is an expression, which means: “May the blessings of Allah (be upon you).” When a Muslim wants to thank to another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation, and gratitude. One of them is to say “Baraka Allah.”

BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHIM
This is a phrase from the Qur’an that is recited before reading the Qur’an. It is to be read immediately after one reads the phrase: “A’uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim.”
This phrase is also recited before doing any daily activity. The meaning of it is: “In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.”

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IN SHA’ ALLAH
When a person wishes to plan for the future, when he promises, when he makes resolutions, and when he makes a pledge, he makes them with permission and the will of Allah. For this reason, a Muslim uses the Qur’anic instructions by saying “In Sha ‘ Allah.” The meaning of this statement is: “If Allah wills.” Muslims are to strive hard and to put their trusts with Allah. They leave the results in the hands of Allah.

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAHI RAJI’UN
When a Muslim is struck with a calamity, when he loses one of his loved ones, or when he has gone bankrupt, he should be patient and say this statement, the meaning of which is: “We are from Allah and to whom we are returning.”
Muslims believe that Allah is the One who gives and it is He takes away. He is testing us. Hence, a Muslim submits himself to Allah. He is grateful and thankful to Allah for whatever he gets. On the other hand, he is patient and says this expression in times of turmoil and calamity.

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JAZAKALLAHU KHAYRAN
This is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to the person who does a favor. Instead of saying “thanks” (Shukran), the Islamic statement of thanks is to say this phrase. It’s meaning is: ” May Allah reward you for the good.”
It is understood that human beings can’t repay one another enough. Hence, it is better to request Almighty Allah to reward the person who did a favor and to give him the best.

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KALAM
Talk or speech as in “kalamu Allah”; has also been used through the ages to mean logic or philosophy.

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LA HAWLA WA LA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH
The meaning of this expression is: ” There is no power and no strength save in Allah.” This expression is read by a Muslim when he is struck by a calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control. A Muslim puts his trust in the hands of Allah, and submits himself to Allah.

LA ILAHA ILLALLAH
This expression is the most important one in Islam. It is the creed that every person has to say to be considered a Muslim. It is part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of which is: ” There is no lord worthy of worship except Allah.”
The second part of this first pillar is to say: “Mohammedan Rasul Allah,” which means:”Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.”

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MA SHA’ ALLAH
This is an expression that Muslims say whenever they are excited and surprised. When they wish to express their happiness, they use such an expression. The meaning of “Ma sha’ Allah” is: “Whatever Allah wants.” or “Whatever Allah wants to give, He gives.” This means that whenever Allah gives something good to someone, blesses him, honors him, and opens the door of success in business, a Muslim says this statement of “Ma Sha’ Allah.”
It has become a tradition that whenever a person constructs a building, a house, or an office, he puts a plaque on the wall or the entrance with this statement. It is a sign of thanks and appreciation from the person to Almighty Allah for whatever he was blessed with.

MUHAMMADUN RASULULLAH
This statement is the second part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of this part is that Prophet Muhammad is the last and final prophet and messenger of Allah to mankind. He is the culmination, summation, purification of the previous prophets of Allah to humanity.

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P.B.U.H.
These letters are abbreviations for the words Peace Be Upon Him which are the meaning of the Arabic expression ” ‘Alaihis Salam”, which is an expression that is said when the name of a prophet is mentioned.
This expression is widely used by English speaking Muslims. It is to be noticed here that this expression does not give the full meaning of “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam”. Therefore it is recommended that people do not use (p.b.u.h.) after the name of prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.); they should use “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam” instead, or they may use the abbreviated form of (s.a.w) in writing.

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RADHIALLAHU ‘ANHU
This is an expression to be used by Muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or used in writing. The meaning of this statement is: “May Allah be pleased with him.”
Muslims are taught to be respectful to the elderly and to those who contributed to the spread and success in Islam. They are to be grateful to the companions of the prophet (s.a.w.) for their sacrifices, their leadership, and their contributions. Muslims are advised to use this phrase when such names are mentioned or written.

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SADAQALLAHUL ‘ADHEEM
This is a statement of truth that a Muslim says after reading any amount of verses from the Qur’an. The meaning of it is: “Allah says the truth.”
The Qur’an is the exact words of Allah in verbatim. When Allah speaks, He says the truth; and when the Qur’an is being recited, a Muslim is reciting the words of truth of Allah. Hence, he says: “Sadaqallahul ‘Azim.”

SALLALLAHU ‘ALAIHI WA SALLAM
When the name of Prophet Muhammad (saw) is mentioned or written, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him. The meaning of it is: “May the blessings and the peace of Allah be upon him (Muhammad).
Another expression that is alternatively used is: “Alaihissalatu Wassalam.” This expression means: “On Him (Muhammad) are the blessings and the peace of Allah.”
Allah has ordered Muslims, in the Qur’an, to say such an expression. Muslims are informed that if they proclaim such a statement once, Allah will reward them ten times.
S.A.W. These letters are abbreviations for the words “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam”.

SUBHANAHU WA TA’ALA
This is an expression that Muslims use whenever the name of Allah is pronounced or written. The meaning of this expression is: “Allah is pure of having partners and He is exalted from having a son.”
Muslims believe that Allah is the only God, the Creator of the Universe. He does not have partners or children. Sometimes Muslims use other expressions when the name of Allah is written or pronounced. Some of which are: “‘Azza Wa Jall”: He is the Mighty and the Majestic; “Jalla Jalaluh”: He is the exalted Majestic.
S.W.T. These letters are abbreviations for the words of “Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala”.

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WA ‘ALAIKUM ASSALAM
This is an expression that a Muslim is to say as an answer for the greeting. When a person greets another with a salutation of peace, the answer for the greeting is an answer of peace. The meaning of this statement is: “And upon you is the peace.” The other expressions are: ” Wa Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullah.” and “Wa ‘Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.”
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Jazakum Allahu Khair
fi aman Allah
w’salaam

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