السلام عليكم

Assalamu alaikum all!

In my locality there was this discussion that raised some heat about tarawih{taravih}/tahajjud prayers.

Are the two the same in Ramadan or two seperate entities? I will like brothers and sisters to contribute giving evidence{s} from the Sunnah and references. If the ahadiths are quoted in arabic it is okay, but i will love for them to be translated also in English for the benefit of all.

Asalam~O~Alykum

BY:Shaykh Muhammad Nasir-ud-Deen al-Albani

Laylat ul-Qadr is the most blessed night. A person who misses it has indeed missed a great amount of good. If a believing person is zealous to obey his Lord and increase the good deeds in his record, he should strive to encounter this night and to pass it in worship and obedience.

If this is facilitated for him, all of his previous sins will be forgiven.

Praying Qiyaam

It is recommended to make a long Qiyaam prayer during the nights on which Laylat ul-Qadr could fall. This is indicated in many hadeeths, such as the following:

Abu Tharr (radhiallahu `anhu) relates:

"We fasted with Allah's Messenger (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) in Ramadaan. He did not lead us (in qiyaam) at all until there were seven (nights of Ramadaan) left. Then he stood with us (that night - in prayer) until one third of the night had passed. He did not pray with us on the sixth. On the fifth night, he prayed with us until half of the night had passed. So we said, 'Allah's Messenger! Wouldn't you pray with us the whole night?' He replied:

'Whoever stands in prayer with the imaam until he (the imaam) concludes the prayer, it is recorded for him that he prayed the whole night.'?" [Recorded by Ibn Abi Shaybah, Abu Dawud, at-Tirmithi (who authenticated it), an-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah, at-Tahawi (in Sharhu Ma`an il-Athar, Ibn Nasr, al-Faryabi, and al-Bayhaqi. Their isnad is authentic.]

Point of benefit:

Abu Dawud mentioned: "I heard Ahmad being asked, 'Do you like for a man to pray with the people or by himself during Ramadan?' He replied, 'Pray with the people' I also heard him say, 'I would prefer for one to pray (qiyaam) with the imaam and to pray witr with him as well, for the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a man prays with the imaam until he concludes, it is recorded that he prayed the rest of that night." [Masaa'il]

Abu Hurayrah (radhiallahu `anhu) narrated that the Messenger (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said:

"Whoever stands (in qiyaam) in Laylat ul-Qadr [and it is facilitated for him] out of faith and expectation (of Allah's reward), will have all of his previous sins forgiven." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim; the addition "and it is facilitated for him" is recorded by Ahmad from the report of `Ubaadah Bin as-Samit; it means that he is permitted to be among the sincere worshippers during that blessed night.]

Making Supplications

It is also recommended to make extensive supplication on this night. `A'ishah (radhiallahu `anha) reported that she asked Allah's Messenger (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam), "O Messenger of Allah! If I knew which night is Laylat ul-Qadr, what should I say during it?" And he instructed her to say:

Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuh.ibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee - O Allah! You are forgiving, and you love forgiveness. So forgive me." [Recorded by Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and at-Tirmithi. Verified to be authentic by Al-Albani]

Abandoning Worldly Pleasures for the Sake of Worship

It is further recommended to spend more time in worship during the nights on which Laylat ul-Qadr is likely to be. This calls for abandoning many worldly pleasures in order to secure the time and thoughts solely for worshipping Allah. `A'ishah (radhiallahu `anha) reported:

"When the (last) ten started, the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) would tighten his izaar (i.e. he stayed away from his wives in order to have more time for worship), spend the whole night awake (in prayer), and wake up his family." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

And she said:

"Allah's Messenger (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) used to exert more (in worship) on the last ten than on other nights." [Muslim]

Asalam~O~Alykum

Yesterday a friend was surfing the web found this cool article about names that r not suppose to be named to Muslims. I think its really good so I thought i would share it with all of u.

Salam~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Masriahmuslimah

The prohibited names are of two categories: those which are forbidden in the Sharee'ah and those which are either disapproved of due to the Sharee'ah, or due to manners and good taste.

Firstly : Forbidden Names :

(1) Names indicating servitude to other than Allah - the Most High such as: 'Abdun-Nabee (slave of the Prophet), 'Abdur-Rasool (slave of the Messenger) and 'Abdul - Muttalib - and whatever is like these names.

(2) Using these names which are particular names of Allah - the One far removed from all deficiencies - like: al-Ahad.

(3) From the names forbidden for our sons and daughters particular to other religions, i.e.: Jews and the Christians, like: George, David, Michael, Joseph, Diana, Jaclyn etc., since we - the Muslims - have been forbidden to imitate them.

(4) From the names which should also be avoided are the names of tyrants and despots like: Fir'awn (Pharaoh), Qaaroon, Aboo Jahl and their like, also the names of the leaders of Kufr and the heads of atheism such as Marx, Lenin and so on.

Secondly: Names disapproved of in the Sharee'ah or disliked due to bad manners or bad taste :

(1) Giving names which are meant to show servitude to Allah but using names not known to be from Allah's perfect names - like 'Abdul-Mawjood, 'Abdul-Maqsood and 'Abdus-Sattaar. This is because nothing can be affirmed as one of Allah's names without an authentic text.

(2) From these names are those which carry meanings of pessimism, or blameworthy characteristics which will be disliked or cause aversion or cause the possessor of the name to feel degraded, humiliated and such as will kill his personality - like Harb (war), Himaar (donkey), and Kalb (dog).

(3) From good manners is to avoid naming children with names which are suggestive or offend one's meaning of shame - such as: Huyaam (one passionately in love), Nuhaad (A young woman with full and raised breasts), Sahaam (summer heat)!, Wisaal (sexual union), Ghaadah (delicate young woman), Faatin (temptress), Fitnah (temptation), Shaadiyah (female singer) and names with similar meanings.

(4) It is also disliked to give names which amount to a declaration of a person's being pious like: Barrah (pious / piety) and the like - due to this meaning the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) changed the name of one of his wives from Barrah to Zaynab, as he used to hate that it be said: "He left/went out from 'Barrah' (piety)."

(5) From these names which it is disliked to use for naming are the names of the Angels- Particularly if they are used for females - such as Malaak since it is to be feared that this involves imitation of the pagans who gave feminine names to the angels.

(6) Just as it is disliked to name with the names of soorahs of the Qur'an such as: TaaHaa, Yaaseen and other names of soorahs. This is the saying of Imaam Maalik- rahimahullaah- Ibnul- Qayyim also said: "The saying of the common people that Yaaseen and TaaHaa are from the names of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is not correct, there is no 'saheeh' hadeeth about it or any 'hasan' hadeeth, nor anything 'mursal', nor any narration from any Companion, but rather they are letters like 'Alif Laam Meem', 'HaaMeem', 'Alif Laam Raa' and the like".

السلام عليكم

الشيئ الوحيد الذي اقدر ان اقوله هو صبحان الله العظيم

سلام~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Masriahmuslimah

AssalaamUalaikum!

I have a spanish speaking person who needs the five pillars of Islam is spanish. and their meaning, along with our ways of life, all in spanish. Can anyone help me with this? I will need to print it out and can U put it in my private box?

Now i will not know what is says: so could U give it to me in engish as well, so that I can go over it as they point it out to me. So that I will be more understanding??? :confused: :confused:

Anything U offer that will help. What they need to know about our way of life.

Islam is just so wonderful.

Shurquan

ASA

Haneefah

الذكر

1- قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم- "من لزم الاستغفار جعل الله له من كل ضيق مخرجا ومن كل هم فرجا ورزقه من حيث لا يحتسب".

2- قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم- "استغفروا الله وتوبوا إليه فإني استغفر الله في اليوم 100 مرة".

1- استغفر الله.

قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم- لأصحابه " أيعجز أحدكم أن يكسب في كل يوم 1000 حسنة! فسأل سائل من جلسائه: كيف يكسب1000حسنة؟ فقال: يسبح 100 تسبيحة فيكتب له 1000 حسنة أو يحط عنه 1000 خطيئة" – رواه مسلم

2- سبحان الله.

1- قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم-:"من قال سبحان الله و بحمده في يوم 100 مرة حطت خطاياه وإن كانت مثل زبد البحر" –متفق عليه. <

2- قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم-:"من قال سبحان الله وبحمده غرست له نخلة في الجنة" – رواه الترمذي

3- سبحان الله وبحمده.

قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم-:"كلمتان خفيفتان على اللسان ثقيلتان في الميزان حبيبتان إلى الرحمن: سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم" – متفق عليه

4- سبحان الله وبحمده, سبحان الله العظيم.

1-قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم-:"خير ما قلت أنا و الأنبياء من قبلي لا اله إلا الله."

2-قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم-:"جددوا إيمانكم فإن الإيمان يبلى كما يبلى الثوب. فقالوا: ما نقول يا رسول الله؟ قال: قولوا لا إله إلا الله".

5- لا إله إلا الله.

قال الرسول – صلى الله عليه وسلم-:"من قال لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له, له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير, في يوم مائة مرة كانت له عدل عشر رقاب, وكتبت له مائة حسنة, ومحيت عنه مائة سيئة, وكانت له حرزا من الشيطان, ولم يأت أحد بأفضل مما جاء فيه إلا رجل عمل أكثر منه" – متفق عليه

6-لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له, له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير.

عن أبي موسى رضي الله عنه قال, قال لي رسول الله – صلى الله عليه وسلم-:"ألا أدلك على كنز من كنوز الجنة؟ فقلت بلى يا رسول الله, فقال: لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله". متفق عليه

7-لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله.

قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:"لقيت إبراهيم عليه السلام ليلة أسري بي فقال: يا محمد أقرىء أمتك مني السلام, وأخبرهم أن الجنة طيبة التربة, عذبة الماء, وأنها قيعان, وأن غراسها: سبحان الله والحمدلله ولا إله إلا الله والله أكبر." – رواه الترمذي.

8- سبحان الله والحمدلله ولا إله إلا الله

It’s hard, especially when you’re a teenager and bombarded with images of sexuality: that hot-looking scantily clad guy or gal in the magazine, grinning at you and luring you; or the persistent emphasis on sex in the movies (even Toy Story!); or the pervasive links to pornography and ad banners that pop up while you may simply be checking your e-mail or researching something for school. How does a young Muslim protect him or herself from all of this? Below are some tips that can help:

Tip 1. Know what is Halal (lawful) and what’s not

We may think only hard core pornography is Islamically unacceptable. This is not true. Improperly dressed men and women, sexual situations, foreplay, kissing, touching, dirty jokes: none of these are Islamically acceptable. Talk to a trusted Muslim friend, family member of the same gender or an Imam about this. Bring it up and ask them to give you the Islamic perspective.

Tip 2. Remember your accountability to Allah

In America and some other countries, you’re fully responsible for your actions when you turn 18. In Islam, you’re fully accountable as soon as you understand these things. So that means that from that point onwards, you cannot assume looking at this stuff is no big deal. Your eyes will testify about what you looked at on the Day of Judgment. Remember that Allah is always watching. He is Most Just and Merciful, and He rewards us for the good and punishes us for the bad we do.

Tip 3. Become conscious of the Haram (unlawful)

Too often, it’s easy to dismiss that billboard with the spandex-and-bikini-top-clad blonde girl advertising gum, or the guy in tight leather pants and no shirt advertising perfume. When you see it, remember the Islamic perspective, your accountability to Allah, and lower your gaze. Do the same for television and the internet. If you keep doing this, insha-Allah, it’ll become a habit, and eventually an automatic reaction.

Tip 4. If feeling overwhelmed, remember Allah

In situations where you feel overwhelmed and can’t get yourself to switch the channel, close the browser window or turn your eyes away from the billboard, ask Allah’s help. You don’t necessarily need any heavy duty, long Dua's. "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (there is no power or ability except with Allah) is short, simple, and reminds you who is really in control and can help you out of this.

Tip 5. Seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan

Shaitan lured you into this mess. Seeking refuge in Allah (saying awthu/awoozoo billahi minash Shaitan ir rajeem), will help you resist him and his whisperings to continue looking at the material.

Tip 6. Get up and leave

If you feel unable to control looking at the screen or the magazine, leave the situation. Get out of the living room, your bedroom where the internet is, or where you’ve been reading the magazine. Take a walk. Just do something to physically get out of the situation.

Tip 7. Avoid those involved in pornography

If one of your friends is into pornographic magazines, websites, dirty jokes etc. either help him or her change through gentle and sincere advice, or abandon frequent contact with them. Their compulsion will affect you, so it’s best to stay as far away as possible, by remembering the danger to yourself, your Deen, and your relationship with Allah.

Tip 8. Stay away from places where it’s found

Sometimes it’s on a billboard on a highway and you can’t miss it. But often times, you’ll notice certain parts of your city (the seedier ones) tend to be filled with this kind of material (where there are usually strip joints, for example). Avoid these places as much as you can. If it’s on your way to school, try to change your route. Also, in summer, stay away from the beach.

Tip 9. Surf or watch TV when others are around

The temptation to sneak a look at dirty pictures or that bikini-clad babe is heightened when you’re alone in your room watching television or surfing the internet. Try to avoid late night TV and internet surfing. Instead, watch or surf when others are around so you can resist the urge to sneak a peek, thinking no one’s watching (and remember Allah is always watching). It is a good idea not to have TV or computer in the bedroom anyway. Living room or study room is a better place for this stuff.

Tip 10. Remember your example

If you have younger brothers and sisters, think of the bad example you’re setting for them. What message will they get if they barge into your room and catch you watching Baywatch or flipping through Playboy.

Tip 11. For brothers, remember your mom and sister

Disgusting right? Exactly. No one in his right mind would look at his mom or sister the way many of us look at the Baywatch babes or the girls on the internet or in magazines. Remember mom and your sister, and that should sicken you enough to stop, insha-Allah.

Tip 12. Have someone watch over you

If you really feel you’re becoming addicted to this kind of material, try to watch TV, surf the internet with someone else. You don’t have to tell them why you’re doing this, but this method can perhaps keep you in check and help you avoid looking at pornography or other similar material. After all, Shaitan tempts us most easily when we’re alone. Sitting in the company of a family member or good Muslim friend will insha Allah, help.

Tip 13. Fast

The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) advised us to fast to cool passions. This should be a method we use to handle the desire aroused by pornography and similar material.

Tip 14. Do Tawba and return to Allah

If you do end up watching the bad stuff, repent to Allah. Seek His forgiveness, reaffirm your faith in Him, and do good deed to compensate for that sin. He is All-Forgiven as long as you are sincere.

Tip 15. Repent again and fine yourself

If you lapse, do tawba again. Allah is All-Forgiving as long as we mean it. But then you need to discipline yourself by promising to yourself that if I did it again, I will pay this much in charity or fast for a day.

The message is that don’t give up on yourself. Keep trying. Struggle is life. Shaitan could be creative. And with the help of Allah, you will be the winner insha Allah.

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Asalaamu alikum,

Does anyone have a dua' for a brother or sister that passes away and their family?

-Jennifer

السلام عليكم

قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم :

ليس على اهل لا اله الا الله وحشه فى الموت ولا في القبور ولا في النشور كأني

انظر اليهم عند الصيحه

ينفضون رؤوسهم يقولون الحمدلله الذىاذهب عنا الحزن

رواه الطبراني عن ابن عمر رضى الله عنهما

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وقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم :

ليس من عبد يقول لا اله الا الله مائة مره الا بعثه الله تعالى يوم القيامه

ووجهه كالقمر ليلة البدر ولا يرفع لاحد يومئذعمل افضل من عمله الا من قال مثل

قوله او زاد

رواه الطبرانى عن ابى الدرداء رضي الله عنه

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وقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم :

ليس يتحسر اهل الجنه على شئ الا على ساعة مرت بهم لم يذكروا الله عزوجل فيها

رواه الطبرانى والبيهقي عن معاذ رضى الله عنه

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فأكثروا من قول لا اله الا الله اخوانى واخواتى

عسى ان ينفعنا الله بها يوم لا ينفع مال ولا بنون الا من اتى الله بقلب سليم

إِنَّا أَنذَرْنَاكُمْ عَذَابًا قَرِيبًا يَوْمَ يَنظُرُ الْمَرْءُ مَا

قَدَّمَتْ يَدَاهُ وَيَقُولُ الْكَافِرُ يَا لَيْتَنِي كُنتُ تُرَابًا

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