Eyes open at the face of death

A heart-touching story... learn from it.

This is something that is very personal and important to me. I hope that you will learn and benefit from it. Let me begin by saying "Bismillah." When I first started University, I had met another Muslim brother. We had become good friends, but this friendship was not like any other ordinary friendship, I would have done anything for him, he was like my real brother.

Death Can Be Round The Corner

The Final Call

I wake up every morning. Within the first 30 minutes of waking up, I’m checking my e-mail and browsing the net. It’s a routine.

Before leaving for a journey, I know that I won’t get net access for a while, so I check my e-mail thoroughly and spend some extra time checking some stuff online, since I won’t be able to do so for the next little while.

In the same way, I study throughout the semester (a routine), but when it’s exam-eve, I take the extra moment to solidify the data in my mind for the exam.

Biography Of Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi

In the last century, India has undoubtedly become an important center for the study of hadith, and the scholars of India have become well-known for their passion for religious knowledge. Upon them ended the era of leadership in teaching hadiths, codification of the special fields (funun) of hadith, and commentary upon its texts (mutun). Such was their mastery of this science that Muhammad Rashid Rida mentions in the introduction of his book Miftah Kunuz al-Sunna, “Were it not for the superb attention to detail in the science of hadith displayed by our brothers, the scholars of India in the present era, this science would have withered away in the eastern cities. And, indeed, mastery of this science has been waning in Egypt and Syria since the tenth century ah.” There is no doubt that Shaykh Muhammad Zakariyya was among the most distinguished hadith scholars of India and a great contributor in service of the Sunna. He was given the honorary title of Shaykh al-Hadith, or “Great Scholar of Hadith,” by his teacher, Shaykh Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri, who recognized his deep insight, clear-sightedness, and extensive knowledge of hadith and related sciences.

Biographies Of Prominent Scholars In Islam

Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi

Hakimul Ummat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi was born on 5 Rabius Sani 1280 A.H. in the village of Thana Bowan. He lost his mother at a tender age and was brought up by his father in a fairly affluent background. His father took great pains in teaching Moulana and his younger brother discipline and good character. From a young age he had a great desire for namaaz. Even whilst playing he used to imitate the namaazis eg. he gathered all his friends shoes, placed them in a line, put one shoe in front of the line and expressed his happiness that the shoes were performing namaaz. He also had a great desire to give lectures. On his way to the shops he used to enter any masjid, ascend the mimbar and deliver a khutbah. At the age of 12 he began performing tahajjud and other nafl salaats and wazifahs. His desire for Deen was initiated by his initial ustaad Moulana Fateh Muhammed Saheb......

Strenght and Power Of Dua In Islam

Dua means supplication.

Once Prophet Muhammad passed by a people who were suffering from some affliction.

"Why don't they make dua (pray) to Allah for protection," he said.

Importance of Salaat, Namaaz and Prayer In Islam

Some virtues stated too..

Ibn Salmaan says that he heard one of the companions of the Prophet Mohammad (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) narrating,

Nifaq - Hypocrites In Islam - Part 2

Salamu `alaikum wa rahmatullah

My question is regarding nifaq (hypocrisy) since I am always confused about my actions. I want to ask who is a hypocrite: (1) one who keeps his ties strong with his belief but leaves Allah's way when Allah puts him into some trouble or (2) one who forgets about Allah in normal days but turns towards Allah when Allah puts him into some trouble, but when Allah takes him out of trouble he continues his previous life?
Please guide me in this situation as my behavior is always the second one and I am afraid I am a hypocrite. And are there any actions which I should do to confirm myself that I am not a hypocrite? May Allah reward you. As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah.

Nifaq - Hypocrites In Islam - Part 1

By Abu Dawud and Al-Nisa

This topic is of extreme importance in our daily lives, as it reflects our behavior, our manners, our faith in Allah, and His teachings.

The word Hypocrisy is defined in Webster's dictionaries as: an act or a practice of feigning to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; especially, the false assumption of goodness. Therefore, a hypocrite is a false pretender and dissembler to virtue or piety.

In the Islamic terminology, the word Hypocrisy is a substitute for 'Nifaq'. This word Nifaq has been mentioned in the Qur'an thirty-one (31) times in different forms such as: Nifaq; Munafiqoon; Munafiqat; Munafiqeen, and Nifaqan.

Kalimas In Islam

The Kalimahs came into existence to facilitate the easy memorising and learning of Aqeedah (beliefs). It has no Shar’ee compulsion as far as its memorising is concerned. When they came into existence is not known.

A true Muslim is someone who is completely aware of the meaning of the Kalima, proclaims it with sincerity and devotion, and acts and lives in accordance to its requirements.

How to perform Ghusl Bath in Islam

NOTE : ALL YOUR PRAYERS ARE INVALID IF YOUR GHUSL IS NOT CORRECT.

Ghusl means bath..

Before making Ghusl one should make Niyyah (intention) thus: - "I am performing Ghusl so as to become Paak." Without Niyyah, there is no Thawaab (reward) although Ghusl will be valid. Ghusl should be made in a place of total privacy and one should not face towards the Kiblah while making Ghusl. Ghusl may be performed standing or seated, preferably seated. Use sufficient water, don't skimp nor be wasteful. One should abstain from speaking while performing Ghusl. It is better not to read any Kalimah or Aayah while bathing. Be aware of these rules whilst making Ghusl.

Interesting Islamic Questions And Answers

1- Wo Konsi Jaga Hai Jahan Suraj Ki Kirne Sirf 1 Dafa Pari Ab Qayamt Tak Nahin Paregi.
2- Wo Kon Hai Jis Ne Khaya Hai Per Piya Kabhi Nahin.
3- Wo Kon Hai Jis Ne Jhoot Bola Aur Jannat Main Jayega.
4- Wo Kon Hai Jis Ne Sach Bola Aur Jahannum Main Jayegi.
5- Insan K Jism Main Rooh K Rehne Ki Jagah Kahan Hai.
Its Challenge For All.