What does it mean to "do your best"?
Does it mean pushing yourself to the maximum? More effort? More time? More exhaustion? Should we assume the closer we are to collapse, the closer we are to sincerity?
This assumption is not only wrong. It is dangerous.
Because there are two very different things people call "their best".
The first is your physical maximum. The absolute most you can extract from yourself in a…
Parenting – A Demanding Role With Great Rewards
I recently came across this clip of an incident that occurred many years ago [https://t.me/salafihomeschool/1125].
It serves as a powerful reminder of the immense responsibility we carry as parents. Bringing children into the world may be easy, but honoring the trust and fulfilling the obligations that come with it is a weighty and demanding task.
Yet none of that…
This is especially important as many people tend to travel for ʿUmrah during Ramadhan.
It is important not to miss your night prayers in Ramadhan, since the Prophet ﷺ said:
((من قام رمضان إيمانا واحتسابا غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه))
“Whoever prays the night prayer in Ramadhan out of faith and seeking reward will have his previous sins forgiven.” [Agreed upon]
Sheikh Uthaymeen rahimahullah said:
“The statement ‘whoever stands Ramadhan’ means the month of Ramadhan, and it includes the whole month —…
You Can Offer Tarāwīḥ in a Vehicle While Travelling
Question
Is it permissible to pray Tarāwīḥ in a car?
Sheikh Mushtaq Adh-Dhali'ee
If a person is not travelling (i.e., resident), then no — it is not permissible to pray voluntary prayers in a car.
However, while travelling, yes — it is permissible to pray voluntary prayers in a car. This includes Witr, night prayer (Qiyām Al-Layl), regular Sunnah prayers, Duḥā…
Avoid Video Recording Tarawih Sessions
Imam An-Nawawi rahimahullah mentions in his explanation of Sahih Muslim, under the Hadith of Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri - من رأى منكم منكرا:
((قال العلماء رضي الله عنهم: ولا يسقط عن المكلف الأمر بالمعروف والنهي عن المنكر لكونه لا يفيد في ظنه بل يجب عليه فعله ، فإن الذكرى تنفع المؤمنين. وقد قدمنا أن الذي عليه الأمر والنهي لا القبول))
“The scholars (may Allah be pleased with them)…
Menstruation is something Allah has decreed for the daughters of Adam
Question
Is it allowed for a menstruating woman to pray? And what if she prays out of shyness?
Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him):
The prayer of a menstruating woman is not allowed. The Prophet ﷺ said in the hadith of Abu Sa‘eed (may Allah be pleased with him): “Is it not true that when she menstruates, she does not pray or…
Glory be to You, O Allāh, and praise. I bear witness that there is no diety worthy of worship but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
Translated by Madrasatuna
https://t.me/madrasatuna/5893
The basic principle, brothers, is that Muslims naturally follow clear evidence when they see it. We have experienced this many times. Often, people oppose some practices of the Sunnah simply because o
أتانــــا أن سَهْلاً ذَمَّ جَهْلًا *** أموراً ليس يَدْرِيْهِنَّ سهل
أموراً لو دراها ما قلاها *** ولكن الرضا بالجهل سهل
"Sahl, out of ignorance, blamed matters he did not know;
Had he understood them, he would not have disliked them;
But contentment with ignorance is easy."
When people are taught the Sunnah in a knowledgeable and wise way, most of them accept the ḥadīths of the Messenger ﷺ—except for a few who are…
A brother asked: There are issues that many who go out in calling to Islam encounter, such as saying “Bismillah” aloud, the first adhān of Jumu’ah, and the phrase “Prayer is better than sleep” in the
The approach is as explained earlier: focus on teaching people what is closest to the Sunnah and encourage them to follow it.
Some matters, however, are flexible and open to different understandings, like whether “Prayer is better than sleep” is said in the first or second adhān. In such cases, the evidence is not definite, so let people continue with the practice they are used to in their town or village; If you…
((لَقَدْ حَجَّرْتَ وَاسِعًا))
“You have constricted something expansive.” [Reported by Al-Bukhāri (6010)]
This means that the mercy of Allāh is vast—how could it be limited to just you or just Muḥammad ﷺ?
The point here is that this was a man from the Bedouins, yet the Prophet ﷺ treated him with kindness. This moved him so much that he began to supplicate for the Prophet ﷺ specifically, rather than for anyone…
You must also be careful of those who try to damage your reputation in front of others. People of desires or Ḥizbiyyah may approach you and ask questions about deviant scholars in public–not to benefit, but to distort your image. They may try to use your words as an opportunity to warn others against you, or they may ask questions about certain issues that people are discussing, with the intention of misusing your…
But if you do something new that they do not know is a Sunnah, and they have never heard that it was part of the Prophet’s ﷺ practice, they may reject it and even say: “You have changed the religion.”
But first teach them the Sunnah, and then, In-shā-Allāh, they will accept it. The Prophet’s ﷺ Sunnah is already accepted among Muslims. The Sunnah naturally agrees with human instinct (fiṭrah). When people learn it, it aligns with what Allāh has placed in their hearts, so they love it and accept it.
I also advise those who call to Allāh to cooperate, help each other, and avoid disagreements. Unity and cooperation…
You can use a brief and simple tafsīr, such as Tafsīr As-Sa‘di (may Allāh have mercy on him) or similar works. There is also a summarised tafsīr called At-Tafsīr Al-Muyassar supervised by Ṣāliḥ Āl As
There is also a tafsīr of Juz ‘Amma for the general public by Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, which is beneficial, though it is more detailed.
Also, the caller to Allāh should pay attention to warning people about the widespread wrongdoings among them. There are many common wrong practices that need to be addressed. Even if he reminds them of just one issue each day, that would be good.
Our brother Abu ‘Abdillah Ṭāriq…
Likewise, we advise them to focus on spreading the correct ‘aqeedah and warning people against false beliefs. The caller should work hard to teach sound ‘aqeedah, spread Tawheed and the Sunnah, and be
The people of falsehood actively promote their misguided beliefs and corrupt ideas. They are patient in facing difficulties and even study and prepare for the sake of spreading their falsehood. So you, O caller to the truth, have even more right to be patient and determined. Be steadfast, work hard, and endure for the sake of this mission. Allāh will support and help you, for you are following the path of the…
Introduction
All praise is for Allāh, Lord of the worlds. I bear witness that there is no diety worthy of worship except Allāh alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muḥammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allāh send peace and blessings upon him, his family, and all his companions.
This is a brief set of advice for the brothers who go out to give da‘wah during the month of Ramaḍān or at other times…
🎙 “Advice for Those Going Out Da‘wah and Reasons That Will Benefit Them in Their Da’wah” 🎙
By Shaykh Abu ‘Abdirrahman Bassam Al-Gharasi – may Allāh preserve him –
Delivered on the night of Monday, 21st of Sha‘ban, 1447 AH
🎙 Delivered at Dar Al-Hadith As-Salafiyyah in Al-Mudiy
Focus on spreading knowledge and the Sunnah. Those who cause problems in da‘wah harm only themselves. Continue on your path. When needed, explain the truth and warn against falsehood in a balanced way
8. Sincerity and Humility
Be careful of showing off or seeking fame. Strive to purify your intention. Remember, you are only a means—there may be others in that town more sincere or stronger in religion than you.
9. Moving Past Trials
Do not remain stuck in past conflicts. Trials pass. Once something becomes clear, move forward.
10. Preparation and Knowledge
Those who speak to the public should prepare well. If…
Advice for Brothers Going Out to Give Da‘wah
By Shaykh Abu ‘Abdirrahman Yahya ibn ‘Ali Al-Hajuri hafidahullah
Introduction
In the name of Allāh, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. All praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
This is advice for brothers who go out to call people to Allāh. It was originally an answer…
Whoever does not complete the Qur’ān in Ramaḍhān…
Ibn Al-Jawzi rahimahullāh said:
«إذا لم يختم المسلم القرآن تلاوة في رمضان شهر القرآن، فلن يختمه في سائر السنة إلا أن يشاء الله. ‏وعدم الختم خذلان، يستوجب إدامة الدعاء، بكشف الغمة،ورفع الغفلة عن القلب»
“If a Muslim does not finish reciting the Qur’ān in Ramaḍhān — the month of the Qur’ān — then it is unlikely he will complete it during the rest of the year,…
Mistake = a one-time error
Decision = a mistake made more than once
Habit = a mistake made more than twice
Character = a mistake made more than three times
We all slip up — that’s human. But when the same mistake keeps happening, it stops being “just a mistake” and part of who you are.
Source: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDlIsw6BIEcpVCHOl3v
