Exclusive Sunnan for the Last 10 Nights - ibn Rajab

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Al-Hafidh ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (rahimahullah) listed five specific Sunnan from the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam in relation to the last ten nights of Ramadan. Of these specific Sunnan (plural of sunnah):
1) Staying up at night. A’isha (radi Allahu anha) said: The Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) would pray and sleep during the 20 [...]

“As if they were Alarmed Donkeys”

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Allah ta’ala says in surah Muddaththir:
فَمَا لَهُمْ عَنِ التَّذْكِرَةِ مُعْرِضِينَ كَأَنَّهُمْ حُمُرٌ مُّسْتَنفِرَةٌ فَرَّتْ مِن قَسْوَرَةٍ
Then what is [the matter] with them that they are, from the reminder, turning away, As if they were alarmed donkeys, fleeing from a lion? (74:49-51)
Allah compares them in their turning away from the Qur’an to a donkey that sees [...]

The Power in Silence: A Prophetic Gem

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In the famous hadeeth that we’ve all heard before, the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said:
من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليقل خيرا أو ليصمت
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.” [Bukhari and Muslim]
From an Arabic perspective, this hadeeth is very powerful.

Studying Nahw: Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen

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Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen rahimahullah says:
The science of nahw (grammar) is a noble science tha is a means to two important things:

Having an understanding of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam). Comprehension of these two will give one understanding and knowledge of grammar.
Establishing the tongue upon the [...]

Can We Call the Prophet “Habeebullah”?

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A short yet very beneficial excerpt about the status of the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam by Shaykh ibn Al-Uthaymeen rahimahullah,
Ibrahim and Muhammad - may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon them both- are the two close friends of Allah (Khaleelaan). Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said, “And Allah did take Ibrahim as [...]

Believers: Have Taqwa and Succeed

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Allah ta’ala says in surah Anfal,
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن تَتَّقُوا اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّكُمْ فُرْقَانًا وَيُكَفِّرْ عَنكُمْ سَيِّئَاتِكُمْ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ وَاللَّهُ ذُو الْفَضْلِ الْعَظِيمِ
O you who believe! If you obey and fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion to judge between right and wrong, and will expiate for you your sins, and forgive you; [...]

Admonitions from Imam Ahmad

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“For every thing there is an honor, and the honor of the heart is contentment with Allah azza wa jal.” (Munaaqib Imam Ahmad p. 102)
“Goodness is in the one who sees no good in himself.” (Thayl Tabaqaat al-Hanabilah vol 1, p. 503)
“Emaan is speech and deeds; and it increases and decreases. [As for] Birr (righteousness) [...]

The One-Man-Janazah

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Dr. Imad Hasan is a Sudanese Muslim psychiatrist that lives and works in London, England.   He is also active in Daw’ah-and doesn’t take pride in that but rather considers it every Muslim’s duty….A couple years ago, Dr.Imad  published an interesting research “paper” (a 400 page book) titled “Cattle’s Ears”.  The subject of the book [...]

Benefits of Tawbah

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This is a translation from the original article in Arabic here.
1- It is a cause to receive the Love of Allah azza wa jal. The Most High says: