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For all the strangers:
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UPDATE: Another tribute to al Ghurabaa’ (there is a skit before the lecture)
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Strangeness and the Strangers
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah

“Islam began as something strange, and it shall return to being something strange, so give glad tidings to the strangers.” (Muslim)

The Meaning of “Strangeness”
Many times in many situations the people that [...]

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‘Aa’ishah radi Allahu anha said: “When the last ten days (of Ramadaan) would come, the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) would spend his night in worship, wake his family (at night), exert himself and tighten his Izaar (waistcloth).” (Bukhari and Muslim)

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I don’t listen to nasheeds much, practically not at all, but I really like this one mashaAllah.
I first heard it on akhi Dr. Abu Zayd’s website, and it’s about the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam. ma’al habeeb means ‘with the beloved’. I may try and translate it inshaAllah.
يسعد فؤادي كلما ذكر الحبيب ترنما
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Here is a nice, concise and short talk by shaykh Ali at Timimi on the last 10 nights of Ramadaan.
Listen or download it here.

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We know that Allah ta’ala Name’s Ar-Raheem is specifically for the believers, so how is it that one can receive this special Mercy from ar Raheem?

Obedience to Allah and His Messenger. “and obey Allah and His Messenger so that you all may receive Mercy.” [3:132]
Taqwa of Allah ta’ala, fear and [...]

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The word Rahmah (Mercy) has many connotations in the Qur’an and is used to describe many things. As mentioned in the previous post, two of Allah ta’ala Name’s come from rahmah, showing how Merciful He really is.
Rahmah in the Qur’an

Creation of mankind is Rahmah (55:1-3)
The knowledge of Qur’an is His [...]

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To continue our Names of Allah series:
Ar-Rahman: The Entirely Merciful, Ar-Raheem: The Especially Merciful
Both of the names Rahman and Raheem come from the root Ra-ha-meem (ر ح م), these names are similar so they require a parallel explanation. What is Rahmah? Rahmah is mercy. In the dictionary it means: ar-rifqa wa ta’attuf, compassion, kindness [...]

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Assalamu ‘Alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
First off I’d like to thank sister Amatullah for giving me the opportunity to post on her beautiful blog masha’Allah. I pray that I am able to maintain this standard, and continue aiding her in posting tayyibaat insha’Allah.
Since I’m relatively new at this, I ask from all those who read [...]

Bismillah walhamdulillah.
I pray that we have all become close to this Qur’an during this month, Ameen.
I would like dedicate a post specifically to the qualities of the Qur’an, and I would like for readers to post characteristics of the Qur’an in the comments inshaAllah, and we’ll make a new post discussing each sifah (characteristic).
So, I [...]

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I mentioned in a post that if anyone wanted the resources that is used in my class, that they could email me. But I think it would be more beneficial if I just posted here what my teacher uses. Like I mentioned, the resources are in English, Arabic and Urdu. Unfortunately, I don’t know or [...]