In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Definition of Salah (Prayer) By Shaykh Dr Muhammad bin ‘Umar bin Saalim Baazmool may Allah preserve him The shaykh mentions this point of benefit in his book “Sharh SIfatis Saalah an-Nabawee”. In order to see the beauty of this benefit please take a look at the…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Allah’s Name: al-Haadee الهادي By Shaykh Abdur-Razzaaq ibn Abdil-Muhsin al-Badr may Allah preserve him This Name is explained in the book, “Fiqhul Asmaail Husnaa”. Shaykh Abdur-Razzaaq says, Allah has mentioned this Name in only two places in the Quran: 1.In Suratul Hajj: 54, وَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ…
Imaam Abu Abdillah Ahmad ibn Hanbal 241 AH (May Allah have mercy on him) said: الناس محتاجون إلى العلم قبل الخبز والماء لأن العلم يحتاج إليه الإنسان في كل ساعة والخبز والماء في اليوم مرة أو مرتين [الإمام أحمد بن حنبل]. “The people are in more need of knowledge than bread or water, because knowledge…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Difference between the will (mashee’ah) and want (iraadah) of Allah مشيئة و إرادة By Shaykh Abdul-Muhsin al-Abbaad al-Badr May Allah preserve him The shaykh mentions this point of benefit in his book “Qatful Janaa ad-Daani” which was an explanation of the great Imaam Ibn Abi…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful How should we call to Allah? By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him “(call to Allah) with gentleness, softness, and conviction with evidences based on Athari and Nadhari. Athari are evidences based on the Kitaab and Sunnah, and Nadharee…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Effects of not acting upon knowledge By Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd and Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on them both Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd mentions in his book “The Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge” a statement collected by Al-Khateeb that ‘Ali Ibn…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful How to seek knowledge if there are no scholars in our lands by Shaykh Saalih bin Sa’d as-Suhaymee May Allah preserve him Question: There are no scholars or students of knowledge in my land to learn from. What do you advise me to do in…
Shaykhul Islaam Ahmad ibn Taymeeyah 728AH (May Allah have mercy on him) said, ( إن اللغة العربية من الدين، ومعرفتها فرض واجب، لأن فهم الكتاب والسنة فرض، ولا يفهم إلا بالعربية، وما لا يتم الواجب إلا به فهو واجب ). “The Arabic Language is from the Religion, and the knowledge of it is an obligation…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful The leader of the Muslims is picked from one of four ways By Shaykh Abdul-Muhsin al-Abbaad al-Badr The shaykh mentions this point of benefit* in his book “Qaftul Janaa ad-Daani”** under the statement, “Obedience to the leaders of the Muslims, both their rulers and their…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful What is the first thing that a Muslim should learn? by Shaykh Saalih bin Fawzaan al-Fawzaan may Allah preserve him The shaykh mentions this point of benefit in the beginning of his explanation of “Qawaaidul Arba’ah”: “This is a very important matter! Knowledge of…
Trying to Follow the Salaf 