Last 10 days of Ramadhan

EXTRA WORSHIP The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to strive hard in worship during the last ten days of Ramadaan as he never did at any other time, praying, reading Qur’aan and making du’aa’. Al-Bukhaari and Muslim narrated from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that when [...]

Importance of paying Zakat

Zakaah is one of the important obligations of Islam, and it is mentioned alongside prayer in the book of Allaah. Failing to pay it and procrastinating is a major sin.  There is a strong warning about not paying zakaah, which fills the believer’s heart with fear. For example, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):  “And [...]

Saudi announce that Saturday 22nd August 2009/1430 will be the first fast of Ramadhan

Official Decision and Announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia… Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing thirty [...]

Gentle reminder

I read this on my calender and thought it was lovely. If you come to Me sincerely With a world of sin I’ll gift you a world of forgiveness (Hadith Qudsi)

Jumma Khutba 31st July 2009 – 8th Shaban 1430 Makkah Friday Khutbah, Saudi Arabia, English translation

WAYS OF OBTAINING BARAQA – BLESSINGS IN OUR LIVES Sermon given by Sheikh Shuraim All praise is due to Allah the great, the might. We praise him for the blessings and we also praise him whilst in trial and tribulations. And I bear witness that no one has the right to be worshipped except Allah. [...]

Ramadhan – Part 3 Importance of Suhoor

A suhoor(pre-dawn meal) is more important than Iftaar (breaking of the fast)because it helps the fasting person persevere through the fast. Suhoor is so called because it happens at the time of sahr, which is the end of the night. ‘Amr Ibn al-Aas reported that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “The distinguishing feature between our [...]

Ramadhan – Part 2 “And fast, it is better for you, if only you knew” [al-Baqarah, 2:184]

Allah says [meaning]: “O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it has been prescribed for people before you so that you will (learn how to) attain Taqwa” [al-Baqarah, 2:183] ‘Taqwa’ means God-consiousness. Having Taqwa  allows a person to be constantly aware of both God’s all-encompassing knowledge and attributes and a reminder [...]

Preparation for Ramadhan – Part 1

As Ramadhan is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to remind myself and you, of the preparation that is required before the blessed month begins. The month of Ramadaan is the month of great gains and profits. The smart trader is the one who makes the most of special occasions to [...]

Levels of the people in the Hereafter

Take  a look through this list to see which level you will fall into in the hereafter. Take the time to comprehend them. Know for sure that there will come a day when every person will be held to account for all that he did in this world. Know for sure that all that you [...]

Mixed emotion about Michael Jackson’s death for the Muslim. Picture shows MJ in disguise

Before my days as a practising Muslim, listening to music was not an issue and Michael Jackson was very much a part of that time. I did enjoy listening to music , not because of the lyrics but because of the funky beat that would make my toes tap to the rhythm.  Once it grips [...]