وفرج الله عنك
The best advice is what Shaykh Falah Al-Mundakar mentioned in his lecture while addressing brothers in an American prison
You can listen to it here ⤵️
https://t.me/madrasatuna/5972
From Cruelty to Madness, Then Kindness to Sanity
Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated the following story — and were it not for my respect for the Shaykh, I would have dismissed it altogether.
He said:
"They say that a man once slaughtered a young camel near its mother. When he killed the baby camel, the mother began rolling in the dust around her slaughtered calf. She kept doing this out…
Sheikh Ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"It is prescribed for the Muslim, if he hears a benefit (a piece of beneficial knowledge), to convey it to others. Likewise, the Muslim woman should convey the knowledge she hears to others, due to the saying of the Prophet ﷺ: 'Convey from me, even if it is only one verse.'"
And when the Prophet ﷺ addressed the people, he would say:
'Let those who are present…
A fox urinated on his idol, so he broke it and became Muslim
Among the interesting stories is what Ibn Katheer mentioned in his book Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah (7/362), and others also reported it, about the noble Companion Rashid ibn ‘Abdi Rabbih As-Sulami (may Allah be pleased with him).
Before Islam, he used to worship an idol called Suwa‘. One day, he saw two foxes urinating on it. He said:
أربٌّ يبول الثعلبان…
I Planned to Share This Last Night, But Got Distracted
A beneficial Q&A clip from Sheikh Yahya was shared about charging money for teaching Islamic knowledge [https://t.me/madrasatuna/5962]. I decided to translate and share it, even though I don’t completely agree with everything in it — which I will explain shortly.
NOTE: Ahlus-Sunnah nurture respect for scholars, but they don't call to blindfollowing them…
Ten Foundational Creedal Principles of Ahlus-Sunnah That Students of Knowledge Have to Master
Sheikh Salih As-Sindi hafidhahullah mentioned these ten principles during his introductory class to Al-Wasitiyyah:
1⃣. The source of guidance for Ahlus-Sunnah is the Qur’an and the Sunnah. This is the first difference between them and those who oppose them.
2⃣. The religion is complete, and what is complete does not…
Claiming a Fixed Spot in the Masjid
Sometimes you come to the masjid early and find an open spot in the first row, but then someone tells you, “That place belongs to so-and-so uncle.”
“Where is the uncle?” you wonder.
They explain, “He’s still at home getting ready. He usually shows up just ten minutes before the iqamah.”
If that’s the case, doesn't the one who came early have more right to that spot than the…
By Allah, whoever is truthful with Allah will find success in this path. Continue upon this path!
This path, may Allah grant you success, is a blessed path. It is a path in which sincerity can be noticed, Allah willing. It is a path in which contentment can be noticed. It is a path in which humility can be noticed.
If we were people who collected money, during the days of the siege, there would be no wounded, no killed, no such people - like the women sheltering in the basements, and the men, and the children -…
They Didn't Learn This From Us!
An Important Question from Britain:
Recently, some students who sought knowledge in Yemen with our Sheikh Yahya, may Allah preserve him, returned to their country and established an institute. They began charging fees for lessons...
Sheikh Yahya
This method of imposing fees for lessons is not something they learned from us. With us, by the grace of Allah, this does not exist at…
The Challenge of Iʿtikāf as a Member of Ahlul Bayt
A few years ago, we performed iʿtikāf together as a group of three. Two of the brothers were from the blessed lineage of the Prophet ﷺ. As descendants of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, they are not permitted to consume charity (ṣadaqah).
There is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding whether this prohibition applies only to obligatory charity, such as zakāh,…
The Challenge of Iʿtikāf as a Member of Ahlul Bayt
A few years ago, we performed iʿtikāf together as a group of three. Two of the brothers were from the blessed lineage of the Prophet ﷺ. As descendants of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, they are not permitted to consume charity (ṣadaqah).
There is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding whether this prohibition applies only to obligatory charity, such as zakāh,…
Food vs. Prayer
Question:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
I break my fast at the masjid, pray Maghrib, and then return home. When I arrive home, I immediately pray the post-Maghrib Sunnah even though food has been served. Is my action correct?
Sheikh Muhammad Ba Jammal
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
If you are not preoccupied with food and your mind is not distracted by it during prayer, then there is no…
The Fitrah is Inclined to The Sunnah
Some time ago, just before Ramadhan, I noticed a young man in his mid-twenties at one of the local masjids in London. He attended Asr and stayed for Maghrib and ʿIshāʾ. He appeared to be an ordinary Muslim—dressed in simple trousers and a shirt—but what caught my attention was the way he performed his prayers. He was observing many of the sunan, and I found that very…
إن الـمَــنـاصــبَ لا تـدوم لـواحـدٍ
إن كـنـــت تـنكـر ذَا فـأيـــن الأول؟
Positions of authority do not last for anyone. If you deny this, then where are those who came before?
فاصنع مـن الفعل الجميل صنائعًا
فـــإذا عُــزلـتَ فـإنــهـا لا تُـعـزل!
So do many good deeds and acts of kindness, because if you are removed from your position, those good deeds will never be…
How many were with us last Ramadan who are no longer here this year?
Ibn Al-Jawzi rahimahullah said:
تالله لو قيل لأهلِ القبور: تمنَّوا، لتمنوا يوماً من رمضان
“By Allah, if the inhabitants of the graves were told to make a wish, they would wish for just one day of Ramadan.” [At-Tabsirah 2/78]
Take advantage of what remains!
I previously shared this benefit and mistakenly attributed it to Ibn Al-Jawzi. The post has now been corrected and updated ⤵️
https://t.me/madrasatuna/5889
The Moral of the story:
It is always wise to verify and cross-check benefits before reposting them on public platforms, even when they come from reliable and trustworthy individuals.
Yesterday, I reshared a video (which has now been deleted) concerning the statement of Allah:
{وتكون الجبال كالعهن المنفوش}
In that video, a particular plant was presented as being العهن. However, this is incorrect, as clarified by Sheikh Muhammad Hisham At-Tahiri. The plant shown is actually known as Typha latifolia.
May Allah reward the brother who brought this to my attention.
A believer is like a piece of sugar
Do not regret any good deed, kindness, or favour you have done—even if no one thanks you, and even if the credit is given to someone else.
Think about a piece of sugar. It gives all it has to the tea, then it disappears. After that, the praise goes to the tea, not to the sugar. So do not regret the good you have done or given. What is required of you is simply to do good and…
How Is Jinn Possession Possible During Ramadan If Jinns Are Chained up?
Al-Qurtubi rahimahullah said:
"It may be that only some devils are chained — specifically the strongest ones — as mentioned in some narrations, not all of them." [Fat-h Al-Bari]
This is supported by the following:
1⃣. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
((إذا كانَت أوَّلُ ليلةٍ من رمَضانَ صُفِّدتِ الشَّياطينُ ومَردةُ الجِنِّ))
"When the…
1⃣. Recite the following dua:
اللهم أعني على ذكرك، وشكرك، وحسن عبادتك
“Oh Allah! Assist me in remembering You, in thanking You, and in worshipping You in the best of manners”
2⃣. Repeat the following frequently:
لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله
“There is no power nor strength except with Allah”
- The Prophet ﷺ said, ‘Shall I teach you a sentence which is from the treasures of Paradise?’ And then he recited…
