Excerpt from Sheikh Yahya's Advice to the People of Syria
"You should have your own masjids—one, two, or three. By Allāh, even if the masjid is made of straw or mud, it would suffice. There is no need for large, massive, or luxurious buildings; rather, the masjid should be proportional [to the community's capability]. In Indonesia, as we have been informed, some masjids are made of straw, yet they serve as centres for Salafi Da'wah. Similarly, some are built from mud and…
"Human effort does not guarantee sustenance,
Nor does idleness deprive one of it.
Allāh has distributed sustenance among His creation,
And none of His creation has He abandoned.
Yet people are consumed by greed, for you will rarely see
A seeker of sustenance content with anything less than their desires.
Greed in pursuit of sustenance, despite it being preordained,
Is a form of transgression, and…
Question: My father is a Christian and lives in a different country to me. We communicate through social media platforms. For the past four years, I have been inviting him to Islam, but he constantly involves me in fruitless arguments. Should I continue engaging in these debates, or should I avoid discussing religious matters with him and limit our conversation to asking about his well-being?
Sheikh ’Adnān…
Abu Rayhana AbdulHakeem Al-Amreeki ḥafidhahullāh mentioned the following benefit during a recent lecture on المروءة:
"There is a benefit that we want to recognise, linguistically. This is a little benefit in Arabic concerning this word, المرء. Muru'ah comes from the word المرء. المرء is a man. المرأة is a woman. This word comes in the Quran and the Sunnah. We know, and this is a side benefit, that in Arabic there's…
LESSON 31 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/GHJKZLwcTUU
ABOUT THIS LESSON:
In this lesson, 'Abdullāh learns about the Sahabah (the Prophet's Companions), the importance of loving them, and the significance of also loving the leaders of Islam who followed their example.
SUMMARY:
هل تحب الصحابة وأئمة الدين؟
Do you love the Sahabah and the leaders of the religion?
نعم، أنا أحبهم.
Yes, I love them.
#Tawheed…
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This beneficial reminder by Abu Rayḥānah AbdulHakeem Al-Amreeki discusses the issue of Al-Muru'ah (المروءة) as well as other important issues ⤵️
https://youtu.be/5RNBDGWZrxE
SUMMARY:
Al-Muru'ah is an Arabic term that refers to a set of ethical and moral principles embodying the ideals of virtue, honour, and noble character. The word comes from the root "المرء," which is related to manliness and dignity, but its meaning transcends gender, encompassing a broad sense of chivalry, decency, and integrity.
LESSON 30 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/qdmoJipNORo
ABOUT THIS LESSON:
In this lesson, 'Abdullāh begins Lesson 1 of Unit 6, where he learns that Allāh is far above His creation. Yet, despite being above everything, nothing remains hidden from Him.
SUMMARY:
أين الله؟
Where is Allāh?
الله في السماء.
Allāh is above the heavens.
#Tawheed #Aqeedah
#التوحيد #العقيدة
Question: Is it permissible to supplicate during the prayer using a supplication from the Qur'an if one adds the phrase 'O Allāh' (اللهم)?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah responds:
If someone says in their Sujood or rukoo': 'O Allah, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.' This is a ḥadīth and not an Āyah. The Āyah says: ربنا 'Our Lord, grant us good in this world...' or if someone says: 'O Allāh, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself. Indeed,…
Stop using Nasheeds as background music and replace them with these beautiful poems (1) or statements from scholars.
You’d be surprised how many kids I hear quoting Sheikh Fawzān’s intro:
"هذا الدين الصحيح؛ قال الله، قال رسوله، قال الصحابة!"
And Sheikh Albani’s outro:
"وهم السلف الصالح الذين نحن نقتدي بهم!"
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(1) Check out this channel for poetry
https://t.me/salafipoem
Yes, she is correct that these two scholars have some degree of Tamash'ur in their views. For this reason, we must exercise caution when reading their statements on matters related to the Attributes of Allāh.
However, despite their errors in this area, we do not label them as innovators, nor do we completely abandon benefiting from their works.
I hope you will benefit from the following links:
▪️What do…
Firstly, the chain of transmission (isnād) of the ḥadīth must be verified. The mere authentication of the ḥadīth by Shaikh al-Albānī (رحمه الله) does not necessarily mean the ḥadīth is definitively authentic, as the processes of authentication and weakening (التصحيح والتضعيف) are from the discretionary judgments (الأمور الاجتهادية), as is well known.
Secondly, if we assume, for the sake of argument, that the ḥadīth…
LESSON 29 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/2BpZLSkD2qM
ABOUT THIS LESSON:
In this lesson, 'Abdullāh is tested on all the questions from Unit 5 and oversees his sister's revision of the previous units.
SUMMARY:
1. مَا هِيَ كَلِمَةُ التَّوْحِيْدِ ؟
Q1. What is the statement of Tawhīd?
A1. لا إله إلا الله
2. مَا مَعْنَىٰ (لَا إِلهَ إِلَّا الله) ؟
Q2. What is the meaning of لا إله إلا الله?
A2. لا معبود بحق إلا الله
There…
LESSON 28 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/E_2r24RJiIQ
ABOUT THIS LESSON:
In this lesson, 'Abdullāh reviews the previous questions from Unit 5.
SUMMARY:
التوحيد أعظم حسنة، وهو عبادة الله وحده لا شريك له.
Tawhīd is the best deed, and it is to worship Allāh alone, without associating any partners with Him.
الشرك أعظم سيئة وهو عبادة غير الله.
Shirk is the worst sin, and it is to worship other than Allāh.
#Tawheed…
It is not permissible to bypass the nearest wali unless he is absent or does not meet the required conditions.
The order of guardianship is as follows:
1. Her father, followed by his appointed guardian.
2. Her paternal grandfather, regardless of how far back in lineage.
3. Her son.
4. Her grandsons and their descendants, regardless of how far down in lineage.
5. Her full brother.
6. Her paternal…
Scholars have ruled Nike to be haram because it symbolises Shirk. This is what the Prophet ﷺ did with such symbols:
https://t.me/madrasatuna/3842
This is link you referring to ⤵️
https://t.me/madrasatuna/2449
Last I checked, Nike trainers were quite costly. People often spend a significant amount to get their hands on a pair, with some even collecting them. I find it highly unlikely that a Muslim would spend such…
