“The deeds which Allaah loves most are those done regularly, even if they are small.” Al-Bukhaaree (Sahih al-Bukhari, vol. 3, pp. 108-9, no. 191), “Small” in number or size. A few regular good deeds are better than many irregular good deeds. That is because regular deeds have a much greater effect on a person’s character. […]
Those present at the individual’s death or those who come to see the dead person for the last time are allowed to uncover the face and kiss it. Kissing the face of the dead is considered a part of the sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions. ‘Aa’ishah reported that when the Prophet (PBUH) […]
“The best charity is that given when one has surplus wealth; and the upper hand is better than the lower. But begin [giving charity] with your dependents.” Collected by an-Nasaa’ee and Ahmad [S.J.S. 1115] and by Muslim (Sahih Muslim, vol. 2, p. 495, no. 2254). The upper hand is the hand which gives and the […]
The jinn are a class of invisible rational beings created by God from the elements of fire. They were endowed by God with free-will, like mankind. Consequently, some of them are righteous believers and others are evil disbelievers. The evil among them are commonly called demons, evil spirits, devils, etc. “I have created the jinn […]
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was reported by Ibn ‘Abbaas to have said, “Reflect on the creation of Allaah but do not reflect on Allaah.” To reflect on the reality of Allaah is to reflect on the infinite. And, as the mind boggles when it reflects on the limits of the finite universe and the galaxies and […]
Turning the body of one who is dying so that he or she faces the Qiblah [Makkah] has no foundation in the practise of the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions. The body should be turned to face Makkah when it is placed in the grave, according to the Prophet’s instructions. However, at the time of […]
Al-Baraa ibn ‘Aazib related that once when Allaah’s Messenger (PBUH) was given a silk garment and people were amazed by its beauty and softness, he said:“Sa‘d ibn Mu‘aath’s handkerchief in paradise is better than this.” Sa‘d was the leader of the Aws tribe of Madeenah who converted to Islaam at the hands of Mus‘ab ibn […]
The souls of the righteous believers meet each other, according to the orthodox Islamic view. This position is based upon the hadeeth in which Masrooq reported that on one occasion the companions said to Allaah’s Messenger (PBUH), “It is not right for us to part company with you in this world because when you die […]
As for those in paradise, they will not enter it solely based on their good deeds. It is the grace of God which will ultimately carry them there. The final Prophet of Allaah (PBUH) said in this regard, “Observe moderation, but if you fail, try to do as much as you can moderately, and be […]
When the news of death in the family reaches the relatives and friends, they should say :“Innaa lil-laahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji‘oon [Verily we belong to Allaah and verily to Him we must return.]” Soorah al-Baqarah 2:156. This du‘aa is known in Arabic as al-Istirjaa‘. In the case of the husband or wife they should […]
