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Abu Bakr (R.A) Biography
Name And Parentage Of Hadrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) Hadrat Abu Bakr, as-Siddiq, (R.A.) was born in 573 A.D. at makkah. Thus he was two years younger than the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam). He belonged to a respectable and noble family, the Bani Tamim, a branch...
Change of the Qiblah to Kaaba
Masjid Al-Aqsa (Bait Al Maqdis) or the Farthest Mosque is the third Holiest Masjid in Islam. First one is Masjid Al Haram (the Sacred Mosque) in Makkah City and the second one is Masjid Al Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah City, in Saudi Arabia. It is the...
Misconceptions of the Month of Safar
By Sheikh Munajid Praise be to Allaah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allaah. The month of Safar is one of the twelve Hijri months, and it is the month which comes after Muharram. Some of the (scholars) said that it is so named because of the...
Salaat
The five compulsory daily prayers are: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha’ and is offered individually or in congregation. Allah says in the Noble Qur’an, what can be translated as, “Establish Salah to remember Me (Allah).” (Qur’an, 20:14) Downloads:Salaat Chart...
How to make Wudhu
Cleanliness (Taharah) is an important precondition of Islamic worship.Wudu is an essential part of Cleanliness. Salah (prayer) is not valid without Wudu’ or Tayammum(dry Ablution). Allah says in the Qur’an : “Surely Allah loves those who turn to Him and those who care...
Conditions of Zakaat
Conditions of Zakaat Scholars have established specific conditions or requirements for Zakat to be incumbent on the individual. Some of these conditions are related to the person that pays the Zakat and others to the property itself. Islam Zakah is only incumbent on...
Recipients of Zakaat
Recipients of Zakaat Now that we understand zakah, and its various conditions and calculation, we must now learn who it is payable to. Those who are entitled to receive zakah are grouped into eight categories, as determined by the Qur’an and Sunnah. Allah says,...
Example Calculation of Zakaat
How should I Calculate Zakaat? The amount of wealth which makes one liable for Zakat is called Nisab. The payment of Zakat is compulsory on the excess wealth which is equal to or exceeds the value of Nisab, and which is possessed for a full Islamic year. If such...
Holdings Subject to Zakaat
Holdings Subject to Zakaat Gold and Silver In the past, paper currency was not known, and people used to barter using commodities. This is a completely impractical and ineffective method in large communities. People graduated in their types of transactions until...
Zakaat Calculator
Calculate your Zakaat with this easy to use Zakaat calculator by Islamic Relief Click here to go to the Islamic Relief Website
Means for Financial Purification
Zakaat – a Means for Financial Purification ‘Truly, to a happy state shall attain the believers, who humble themselves in their prayer, and who turn way from all that is frivolous, and who fulfil their Zakah duty.’ (Quran 23:1-4) In reference to Zakah and other types...
Spiritual Growth & Purification
Zakaat – Spiritual Growth and Purification Linguistically, the word Zakah means purity and growth. Allah says, “Take from their wealth a sadaqah, in order to purify them and sanctify them (with it).” As an Islamic term, zakah is an, ordained right to specific wealth...
Hadith 117
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 117 Narrated ‘Aisha: (The tribe of) Quraish used to fast on the day of Ashura’ in the Pre-Islamic period, and then Allah’s Apostle ordered (Muslims) to fast on it till the fasting in the month of Ramadan was prescribed;...
Hadith 006
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 006 Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas: Abu Sufyan bin Harb informed me that Heraclius had sent a messenger to him while he had been accompanying a caravan from Quraish. They were merchants doing business in Sham (Syria,...
Hadith 002
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 002 Narrated By ‘Aisha : (The mother of the faithful believers) Al-Harith bin Hisham asked Allah’s Apostle “O Allah’s Apostle! How is the Divine Inspiration revealed to you?” Allah’s Apostle replied, “Sometimes it is...
Hadith 116
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 116: Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:The Prophet observed the fast on the 10th of Muharram (‘Ashura), and ordered (Muslims) to fast on that day, but when the fasting of the month of Ramadan was prescribed, the fasting of the ‘Ashura’ was...
Hadith 008
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 008 Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, “Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Haya (This term “Haya” covers a large number of concepts which are...
Hadith 118
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 118: Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah’s Apostle said, “Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and...
Hadith 122
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 122: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened.”
Hadith 004
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 004 Narrated Said bin Jubair: Ibn ‘Abbas in the explanation of the Statement of Allah. ‘Move not your tongue concerning (the Quran) to make haste therewith.” (75.16) Said “Allah’s Apostle used to bear the revelation...
Hadith 120
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 120: Narrated Sahl: The Prophet said, “There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe fasts will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said,...
Hadith 123
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 123: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.”
Hadith 007
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 007 Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: Allah’s Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles): 1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle. 2. To offer the...
Hadith 001
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 001 Narrated By ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab: I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for...
Hadith 005
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 005 Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: Allah’s Apostle was the most generous of all the people, and he used to reach the peak in generosity in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel met him. Gabriel used to meet him every night of...
Hadith 119
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 119: Narrated Abu Wail from Hudhaifa: Umar asked the people, “Who remembers the narration of the Prophet about the affliction?” Hudhaifa said, “I heard the Prophet saying, ‘The affliction of a person in his property, family...
Hadith 115
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 115 Narrated Talha bin ‘Ubaid-Ullah: A bedouin with unkempt hair came to Allah’s Apostle and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards the prayers.” He replied: “You have to offer...
Hadith 121
Hadith of Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 121: ‘Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever gives two kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah’s Cause, will be called from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, ‘O slaves of Allah! Here is...
Hadith 003
Hadith of Bukhari Vol 1, Book 1. Revelation. Hadith 003 Narrated By ‘Aisha : (The mother of the faithful believers) The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allah’s Apostle was in the form of good dreams which came true like bright day light, and then the...