Monthly Archive for: ‘November, 2010’
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My Mother, My best Friend
My Mother, My Best Friend by Muhammad Alshareef Aseer ibn Jaabir narrates: Whenever people would come from Yemen, Umar would ask them, “Is Uways Al-Qaranee amongst you?” until, one year, he met Uways. He said, “Are you Uways Al-Qaranee?” He said, “Yes.” Umar continued, “From …
Why should I study Islam?
Why Should I Study Islam? by Muhammad Alshareef Many years ago in Uzbekistan, a baby boy was born blind. His mother, the strong mu’minah that she was, did not lose sight of He who had the power to cure him. She prayed and prayed for …
Humanity’s Teacher: 21 Teaching Techniques of the Prophet
Humanity’s Teacher: 21 Teaching Techniques of the Prophet* by Muhammad Alshareef Bismillah. Alhamdulillah. Was salatu was salamu ‘ala Rasoolillah. Amma ba’d. In sha Allah we are going to be learning about the greatest teacher humanity has ever known – RasulAllah sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam. …
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Du'a and Its Relationship with Destiny
Du’a and Its Relationship with Destiny* by Yasir Qadhi The topic of du’a and its relationship with destiny (qadr) is a very important one, and one around which much confusion exists. Many people ask, “If everything has already been destined to occur, then of what …
Memoirs from the life of Imam Ahmad
Memoirs from the Life of Imam Ahmad by Muhammad Alshareef In an interesting book, Wadaa’ ar-Rasul li ‘Ummatihi, Shaykh Al-Qahtaani recalls the final words that RasulAllah sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam said on his deathbed. After living a life of jihaad, da’wah, and ibaadah, RasulAllah …
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Angels: Messengers with Wings
Angels: Messengers with Wings by Muhammad Alshareef In the name of Allah. All praise is due to Allah and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon His beloved Messenger, his family and companions, and those that follow them in righteousness till the final …
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The struggle for one god
The Struggle For One God by Muhammad Alshareef At the time of Prophet Muhammad sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam there was a powerful and influential tribal leader by the name of Musaylimah. For those who know his history, I challenge you to tell me who …
Warning signs of Riya
Warning Signs of Riyâ’ by Abû Ammâr Yasir al-Qadhî Certain actions do not directy fall under riyâ’ but are the preliminary steps leading to it. They are like signs. warning of the impending arrival of riyâ’. If a person finds himself involved in any of …
The causes of Riya
The Causes of Riyâ’ by Abû Ammâr Yasir al-Qadhî The primary cause of riyâ’ is a weakness in خmân. When a person does not have strong faith in Allâh, he will prefer the admiration of people over the pleasure of Allâh. This weakness in îmân …
Definition of Riya-
The Definition of Riyâ’ by Abû Ammâr Yasir al-Qadhî Linguistically, riyâ’ comes from the root ra ‘â . which means “to see. to behold, to view.” The derived word riyâ ‘ means “eyeservice; hypocrisy, dissimulation; dissemblance.’”[1] From a Sharî’ah point of view, it means “to …
