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The person who makes Salaam first, receives more reward. He is also free of pride. (Baihaqi)
The environment we live in is filled with challenges and distractions. A Muslim is encouraged to be cautious and particular about the places he visits. A Muslim should not visit places or attend events were the possibility of vice or the implication of sin exist. These teachings are borne out of principles from the Quran and Sunnah.
A common question regarding the 10th of Muharram is the aspect of spending on one’s family and inviting friends and relatives for a meal.
Among the many bounties enjoyed by the Muslim Ummah is the great day of Jumuah. Hafiz Ibn Katheer (R) said, "It was named Jumu'ah because it is derived from the word Al-Jam' in Arabic which means to gather, as Muslims gather weekly in large numbers on this day. The day of Jumuah should not be viewed as “another working day”, but rather as a day of great virtue and blessing.
For many centuries the practice of covering the head for males has been adhered to religiously by Muslims. Covering the head in Salah and out of Salah was the constant practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Sahabah t.
There are approximately 14 places in the Noble Qur'an where it is Wājib (compulsory) for a person to perform a Sajdah when the respective verse is heard or recited. Generally, the Sajdah Tilawah verses are marked in the Qur'an.
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The removal of unwanted hair, i.e. hair of the armpits, below the navel and pubic areas is amongst ten natural traits of man.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Whoever performs his Fajr Salah with congregation, and then remains seated remembering Allah until after sunrise, after which he performs 2 Rakaats of Salah (Salatul Ishraq), will receive the reward of a complete Hajj and Umrah.” (Tirmizi)
Clipping the nails is amongst the ten natural practices of man. The following Hadith throws more light on this issue:
Fulfilment of mandatory religious obligations is an imperative for a Muslim. Not discharging or performing compulsory obligations is a major sin and has dire consequences in this world and the hereafter.
Among the etiquette and requirements of an Islamic burial, is to hasten in burying the deceased and not to delay in this regard.
The laws pertaining to inheritance and succession are considered to be among the most important aspects of Islamic Shariah law. Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: 'It is not permissible for any Muslim who has a bequest to make, that he remains two nights without having a written (wasiyyah) bequest'. (Bukhari & Muslim)
A baby shower is a party held to celebrate the coming of a new baby. Baby showers are a relatively recent phenomenon and are called up by friends or family of the expectant mother to 'shower' her and the child to be with gifts.
- The deceased should be placed in front of the Imam
Allah Ta'ala has granted permission to people who are aged or terminally ill and have no hope of fasting again in their life, to compensate for each fast by feeding a poor and needy person (two complete meals for a day). This compensation is referred to as 'fidya.’
It has become common for Muslim businesses to decorate their businesses and advertise their products using traditional decorations of other religious festivals. Muslims should understand that adopting this way will not bring any more profit to our business, rather it serves to align us with the festival and challenges our identity and allegiance as Muslims.