Hold Fast to The Middle Path
Sheikh Daghsh ibn Shabeeb Al-’Ajmi ḥafidhahullāh states:
"They (Ahlus-Sunnah) are moderate among the factions of the Ummah; for in every matter that Allāh, Mighty and Exalted, commands His servants, Shayṭān stirs two inclinations: either toward excess or toward negligence. And Shayṭān does not care in which of the two valleys a person perishes. Thus, some people seize a matter and…
Some ikhwa—may Allāh bless them in this life and the next—have created this helpful bot. It’s still being updated, but we hope it benefits you on your Arabic learning journey.
Many of us grew up believing that quality is tied to price — that the more expensive something is, the better it must be. This may be true regarding worldly goods, but do NOT approach Islamic knowledge with this same mindset.
Allāh ﷻ said:
{ ٱتَّبِعُوا۟ مَن لَّا یَسۡـَٔلُكُمۡ أَجۡرࣰا وَهُم مُّهۡتَدُونَ }
“Follow those who ask you for no payment, and they are rightly guided.” [Yā-Sīn: 21]
The purest and highest…
Headless dolls made from wool, rags and similar materials are not regarded as Tasweer!
Ar-Rubayyi’ bint Mu‘awadh narrated:
“On the morning of the day of ‘Ashūrā' (the 10th of Muharram), the Prophet (ﷺ) sent a messenger to the homes of the Anṣār to announce: ‘Whoever has already eaten should refrain from further eating and complete the fast, and whoever is fasting should continue fasting.’ She added: “From that time on, we regularly fasted on that day and encouraged our children to fast as well. We…
Al-Furqaan Central Mosque warmly invites its esteemed congregation and the general public to a special Sitting of Knowledge and Public Lecture with the respected speaker:
Shaykh Mahmud bn Muhammad Abu Atiyyah Al-Yamanīy (from the UK)
The Shaykh and his entourage have landed in Nigeria, and this is a blessed opportunity to benefit from his knowledge.
Venue: Al-Furqaan Central Mosque, Mainframe CDA, Area 2, Tigbo Ilu, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Date: Wednesday 26, November, 2025
Time: Asr till Maghrib prayer
Come with your families and benefit from this noble gathering!
May…
A two-day explanation of the noble treatise “al-Risālah al-Mufīdah al-Muhimmah al-Jalīlah” by Imām Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb رحمه الله.
The classes will be taught by Abūl Ḥasan ʿAlī as-Sūmālī.
📅 Dates: Saturday–Sunday, 22nd–23rd November 2025
⏰ Time: 10AM–12 PM UK
📍 Organised by: Awza’i Institute
🔗 The Zoom link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87243793749?pwd=u1A8QO1w9W7IxguSl36tboB3S1IF6a.1
One of the greatest benefits I gained from our trip to Belgium—which I had forgotten to include in my earlier collection—was the following:
During the trip, some of our brothers were asked to lead Salah. This sparked some discussion among us. I personally held the view that travellers must shorten four-unit prayers to two units, whether praying alone or leading others (based on the evidences mentioned above). For…
The Obligation of Shortening Prayers During Travel
Question: Is shortening the prayer during travel obligatory or recommended? And if we say it is obligatory, what is required of someone who completes the prayer?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
The view of the majority is that it is not obligatory. The correct view, however, is that it is obligatory, based on the hadith of ʿĀʾisha (may Allāh be pleased with her), in which she said: “The prayer was initially prescribed…
As Anas ibn Malik (may Allāh be pleased with him) reported: when the Prophet ﷺ left Madinah for the Farewell Pilgrimage, “He continued to shorten his prayers until he returned to Madinah.” This was hi
If one were to argue that both completing and shortening prayers are permissible, which would be preferable: the one that shortens and thus constitutes half of the prayer, or the one that completes it fully?
There is no doubt that, on this premise, a four-unit prayer would be better than a two-unit prayer because they share, first, the permissibility, and second, the four-unit prayer includes two extra rak‘ahs,…
Is the shortening of prayers while travelling an obligation (‘azimah) or a concession (rukhṣah)?
Sheikh Albāni raḥimahullāh states:
There is no doubt that this matter is among many issues on which scholars have differed. Some consider it an obligation (‘azimah), while others regard it as a concession (rukhṣah). Surely, all present—in-shā-Allāh—can distinguish between an ‘azimah and a rukhṣah.
An ‘azimah is something a Muslim must perform as prescribed, whereas a rukhṣah is something the Muslim is given a…
At Masjid Darul Hadith 🇧🇪, I noticed some small buckets in the wudhu area. I asked about their purpose, and I was informed that they are used for performing wudhu. Instead of letting the tap run continuously, these buckets allow better control over water usage and make it easy to know exactly how much water is being used. I was told that this practice is common in all the masjids.
I promised to share this benefit…
Don't Become a Drop Out
When you begin studying a beneficial book with your teacher, your goal should always be to complete it, no matter how many of your classmates drop out. You will increase your knowledge, and along the way you will learn patience, consistency, punctuality, good manners—and Allāh will provide for you 🍎
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Brother's Gathering (2025)
All praise is due to Allāh, Who enabled us to come together for this brotherly gathering. We hope this will be the first of many more gatherings to come.
We also extend our gratitude to everyone who helped make this event possible, especially Abu Muqbil and Tariq حفظهما الله, the speakers, the donors, and all participants—both those attending in person and those joining online.
First…
Head injuries often cause memory loss — but this case was the opposite (don't try this at home)
In the biography of Shaykh Muḥammad Al-Ḥimṣī, known as Ibn Al-ʿUṣyānī:
“Ibn Ḥajar said: He studied a lot, but at first he had a slow and weak mind. Then he happened to fall from a height, and his head split into two. After being treated, it healed — and he became a man with excellent memory and became skilled in the…
Since snow is frozen rain, the following ḥadīth is applicable:
Narrated ʿĀʾishah (may Allāh be pleased with her): “When the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ saw rainfall, he would say:
((اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا))
‘O Allāh, (let it be) a beneficial downpour.’” [Al-Bukhārī 1032]
Video courtesy of Umm Fuḍhail
What will happen to the Sun and the Moon in the Hereafter?
Question: Is it true that the sun will be placed into Hellfire on the Day of Resurrection, and what is the evidence for that?
Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh (paraphrasing):
The evidence is the statement of Allāh: “When the sun is folded up” (81:1).
Its “folding up” refers to its being gathered and cast into the Fire, as has been mentioned. First it will be…
Don't Let Phubbing Ruin Your Relationships
We all know our phones aren't great for our relationships, but that doesn't stop us reaching for them dozens of times a day.
That's how so called phubbing - unintentionally snubbing someone in favour of your phone -creeps into everyday moments.
This can impact your relationship by making partners feel ignored and parental phone use can really affect children from…
Shaykh Muḥammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ Al-‘Uthaymīn raḥimahullāh said:
«وكم من إنسان هَمَّ أن يستقيم ولكنه بقي مع الرفقة غير المستقيمة فعجز، فإذا ابتعد عنهم، كان ذلك من أسباب الهداية»
“Many intend to become upright, yet remain with corrupt company and are unable to do so. Once they distance themselves, it becomes a means of their guidance.”
[Fatāwa Nūr ‘Alā Ad-Darb, vol. 12, pg. 18]
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