Practices on the days of Dhi l-Hijjah
It is recommended that one give special attention to the day of `Id al-Fitr and the ten days…
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Preparing for the questions that will be asked on the Day of Resurrection
Translated by Hala Akram and Aisha Akram Faith, submission, righteous deeds, piety, benevolence, patience, gratitude, asceticism, humility, contentment,…
Desire is desire, not will
Translated by Hala Akram and Aisha Akram. During this lockdown period, you are confined to your homes. Madrasahs…
Shaytan’s Tricks
1. Most people most of the time do not intend to do bad things (crimes and sins, like…
RAMADAN: WHAT IS IT FOR?
There is, for the moment of breaking the fast, a famous du`a that most Muslims learn as children.…
Principles and applications
Both general principles and concrete applications must be learnt together for creation to fulfil its Creator’s purpose. If…
The Standing on the Plain of ʿArafah
Translated by Dr. Abu Zayd Standing in ʿArafah is ṣalāh just as ṭawāf is ṣalāh, for Ḥajj combines…
The Meaning of the Expression InshāʾAllāh
Translated by Abu Zayd They asked: What is the meaning of the expression inshāʾAllāh? I replied: Can the…
Ḥajj
Translated by Abu Zayd They asked: What is that so strongly pulls your attention and pushes you towards…
Religious emotion and self-knowledge
People often confuse the intensity of an experience or feeling with the reality and authenticity of that experience…