Intimacy Rights: What is the Mandatory Frequency?
Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allāh have mercy on him) was asked: If a man refrains from having relations with his wife for a month or two, is there any sin upon him? And is the husband required to fulfill this obligation?
He answered:
«يجب على الرجل أن يطأ زوجته بالمعروف، وهو من أوكد حقها عليه، أعظم من إطعامها، والوطء الواجب، قيل: إنه واجب في كل أربعة أشهر…
Resolving Marital Problems Through Sincere Advice
It is well known that marital life comes with its challenges, disagreements, and conflicts. However, a strong partnership is one where both spouses can navigate these difficulties and find effective solutions to maintain harmony.
One of the first and most effective methods in resolving marital problems is through exchanging sincere advice and guidance.
Allāh ﷻ…
Resolving Marital Problems Through Strengthening One's Relationship with Allāh
Rather than engaging in the blame game and falling into a cycle of tit for tat, focus on strengthening your relationship with Allāh, as this is one of the most effective ways to improve your relationship with your husband.
Allāh ﷻ say:
﴿وَمَن یَتَّقِ ٱللهَ یَجۡعَل لَّهُۥ مَخۡرَجࣰا (2) وَیَرۡزُقۡهُ مِنۡ حَیۡثُ لَا یَحۡتَسِبُۚ وَمَن…
Reflect on a past relationship, whether marital or otherwise. What caused its downfall? Was it due to sin?
The Prophet ﷺ said:
((مَا تَوَادَّ اثْنَانِ فِي اللهِ جَلَّ وَعَزَّ أَوْ فِي الإِسْلاَمِ، فَيُفَرَّقُ بَيْنَهُمَا إِلاَّ بِذَنْبٍ يُحْدِثُهُ أَحَدُهُمَا‏))
“No two people love one another for the sake of Allāh the Almighty or on the basis of Islam and then split apart except due to a sin that one of…
Entitlement to Mahr in Cases of Divorce: When It Involves Umrah or Education
Question: My mother-in-law got married as a second wife, with the agreed Mahr being an ’Umrah trip. However, a few weeks later, due to irreconcilable differences, a divorce was issued. If the divorce is finalised, what would she be entitled to in terms of Mahr?
Sheikh ’Abdulkhāliq Al-’Imād ḥafidhahullāh:
May Allāh bless you. If he…
Seeking Knowledge Abroad In a Different Country Without Mother's Permission
Question:
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
A brother from....travelled to Egypt to seek knowledge with his mother's permission. However, he is struggling due to the scarcity of Ahlus-Sunnah in that area and the limited benefit he is gaining there. He now wishes to relocate to study at the centres in Yemen.
His mother does not approve of this move—not because she needs him or would suffer hardship due to his…
Question: How should a man begin raising his children? I mean, if he wants to raise them with beneficial knowledge.
Sheikh Abu Ammār Yāsir ḥafidhahullāh:
He should instill in them a love for masājid and teach them ettiquettes of the masājid. We lack fathers who teach their children proper ettiquettes of the masājid. You see a father eager to secure a spot in the first row while his child lingers in the back,…
BENEFIT: A Forgotten Sunnah After Reciting The Qur'ān
It is recommended to say the following supplication upon concluding the recitation of the Qurʾān:
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ.
(Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdik, lā ilāha illā ant, astaghfiruka wa atūbu ilayk)
Evidence for This Sunnah
ʿĀʾishah (رضي الله عنها) narrated:
"The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ never sat in a gathering, recited the…
Question: How should a man begin raising his children? I mean, if he wants to raise them with beneficial knowledge.
Sheikh Abu Ammār Yāsir ḥafidhahullāh:
He should instill in them a love for masājid and teach them ettiquettes of the masājid. We lack fathers who teach their children proper ettiquettes of the masājid. You see a father eager to secure a spot in the first row while his child lingers in the back,…
LESSON 41 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/4-Q75uVfB7o
ABOUT THIS LESSON:
In this lesson, Abdullāh begins Unit 8, where he learns about the best of Allāh's creation and the two reasons for why they are the best.
SUMMARY:
من هم خير البرية؟
Who are the best of creation?
المؤمنون خير البرية.
The believers are the best of creation.
#Tawheed #Aqeedah
#التوحيد #العقيدة
LESSON 40 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/cMbSaOfs8Dg
ABOUT THIS LESSON:
In this lesson, Abdullāh is assessed on the four questions from Unit 7.
SUMMARY:
1. من هو قدوتنا؟
1. Who is our role model?
2. ماذا علمنا رسول الله ﷺ؟
2. What did the Messenger of Allah ﷺ teach us?
3. هل تطيع رسول الله ﷺ؟
3. Do you obey the Messenger of Allah ﷺ?
4. هل تحب رسول الله ﷺ؟
4. Do you love the Messenger of Allah ﷺ?
BENEFIT: The Adverse Impact of Greek Philosophy on Islamic Creed
Sheikh ’Uthaymīn rahimahullah states:
"One of the greatest causes of Ta'teel (negation of Allāh's Attributes) that befell this Ummah was due to the Greek books which were Arabised by Al-Ma'mūn. For this reason, Sheikh Al-Islam said: "I do not think that Allāh would forgive Al-Ma'mūn for the corruption in creed that he brought upon the Ummah." The true calamity lay in the works he presented from Greek philosophy, to…
BENEFIT: Prolonging the final prostration is not from the Sunnah
Sheikh Muhammad ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen (may Allāh have mercy on him) said:
Prolonging the final prostration is not from the Sunnah, as the Sunnah is to maintain consistency in the duration of the various acts of prayer—such as bowing, rising from it, prostration, and sitting between the two prostrations. This is supported by the statement of Al-Barā' ibn ‘Āzib (may Allāh be pleased with him), who said: ‘I…
BENEFIT: The Twelve Sciences of The Arabic Language
There are 12 disciplines that focus on studying Arabic from various perspectives. Scholars have devoted great attention to these sciences to ensure precise understanding and mastery.
These sciences are as follows:
1. Lexicology (علم اللغة): The study of the origins of language, its vocabulary, and the precise meanings of words
2. Morphology (علم الصرف/التصريف): Focuses on the formation and modification of…
1⃣. Instrumental Sciences (علوم الآلة)
&
2⃣. Objective Sciences (علوم الغاية)
The extent of one's mastery of instrumental sciences determines their comprehension of objective sciences. Likewise, the proper acquisition and application of objective sciences uphold the Shari'ah and lead to the salvation of humankind.
The most prominent instrumental sciences are three:
1. Principles of Jurisprudence (أصول الففه)
2.…
BENEFIT: Prolonging the final prostration is not from the Sunnah
Sheikh Muhammad ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen (may Allāh have mercy on him) said:
Prolonging the final prostration is not from the Sunnah, as the Sunnah is to maintain consistency in the duration of the various acts of prayer—such as bowing, rising from it, prostration, and sitting between the two prostrations. This is supported by the statement of Al-Barā' ibn ‘Āzib (may Allāh be pleased with him), who said: ‘I…
