1. The document summarizes the story of "The People of the Ditch" mentioned in the Quran, which refers to a group who lived in ancient times that persecuted believers by burning them.
2. It describes how a boy remained steadfast in his faith when challenged by an unbelieving king, performing miracles that eventually led many people to believe.
3. The key lessons are that seeking Allah's guidance is important, He may grant miracles to pious allies, and true victory is maintaining strong faith despite difficulties, not necessarily worldly dominance. Remaining steadfast in belief is the "Great Success."
The document summarizes a story from a Hadith about a boy who was taught magic by a sorcerer. The boy also spent time with a pious monk who advised him. When a huge creature appeared, the boy prayed that if the monk's deeds were more pleasing to God, the creature would die - which it did. Both the boy and monk were then tortured and killed by the king for refusing to renounce their faith. Many witnesses converted to their faith after witnessing their devotion.
The document discusses Tafsir Ibn Kathir, a classic Sunni Islam commentary on the Qur'an by Imad ud Din Ibn Kathir. It provides commentary and context for specific verses in Surah Buruj, including explanations of religious terms like "the Promised Day" and historical context about the People of the Ditch, who persecuted early Muslims. It describes how a boy, monk, and sorcerer were tortured and killed for their faith by a king, leading to many others being thrown into fiery ditches for refusing to renounce Islam.
This document contains 31 hadiths about patience, perseverance, and controlling anger. The hadiths praise the virtue of patience and encourage believers to nurture it. They discuss how believers should be grateful in good times and patient during difficulties. Several hadiths provide examples of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions demonstrating patience during illness, death, and times of suffering.
The document describes the story of a young man in a kingdom ruled by a king who worshipped a magician. The young man encountered a monk and was impressed by his teachings. When given tasks by the magician, the young man would consult the monk for advice. After curing illnesses through prayers to God, the young man, monk and others refused to renounce their Christian faith despite torture and execution ordered by the king to force conversion to the state religion. Many witnesses came to believe in the young man's God.
The document summarizes several hadith pertaining to wealth, charity, and helping the poor from Imam Nawawi's reference book "The Gardens of Righteousness".
The hadith discuss: 1) An angel testing three people from the Children of Israel by curing their afflictions and granting their requests for wealth which multiplied greatly, 2) Wealth not decreasing by giving charity and being increased by forgiving others, 3) Being helped and provided for because of the weak among us, 4) Giving no more than one-third of wealth in charity and prioritizing family, 5) Looking for the Prophet among the weak, 6) Enviable people being those who spend wealth on truth and
This document provides a detailed summary of the Hajj (pilgrimage) of the Prophet Muhammad. It describes the various rituals and acts of worship he performed, including traveling to Mecca, performing Umrah, praying and making supplications at important sites like Safa and Marwah. It explains rulings he clarified, such as allowing people to exit ihram if they did not have sacrificial animals. The summary highlights lessons to be learned from the Prophet's example regarding proper conduct and worship during Hajj.
Allah tested three men from the people of Israel - a leper, a bald man, and a blind man. An angel came to each man and granted their wish - curing the leper, giving hair to the bald man, and restoring sight to the blind man. Each man was also given a pregnant animal. Later, the angel came disguised as a poor man in need of help. The blind man shared what he had, while the others were miserly. Allah was pleased with the blind man and displeased with the other two.
A presentation about Eid Al-Ghadeer, the day where Imam Ali (AS) was appointed as an Imam by Prophet Muhammed (P) infront of 90,000 - 120,000 people
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The document summarizes a story from a Hadith about a boy who was taught magic by a sorcerer. The boy also spent time with a pious monk who advised him. When a huge creature appeared, the boy prayed that if the monk's deeds were more pleasing to God, the creature would die - which it did. Both the boy and monk were then tortured and killed by the king for refusing to renounce their faith. Many witnesses converted to their faith after witnessing their devotion.
The document discusses Tafsir Ibn Kathir, a classic Sunni Islam commentary on the Qur'an by Imad ud Din Ibn Kathir. It provides commentary and context for specific verses in Surah Buruj, including explanations of religious terms like "the Promised Day" and historical context about the People of the Ditch, who persecuted early Muslims. It describes how a boy, monk, and sorcerer were tortured and killed for their faith by a king, leading to many others being thrown into fiery ditches for refusing to renounce Islam.
This document contains 31 hadiths about patience, perseverance, and controlling anger. The hadiths praise the virtue of patience and encourage believers to nurture it. They discuss how believers should be grateful in good times and patient during difficulties. Several hadiths provide examples of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions demonstrating patience during illness, death, and times of suffering.
The document describes the story of a young man in a kingdom ruled by a king who worshipped a magician. The young man encountered a monk and was impressed by his teachings. When given tasks by the magician, the young man would consult the monk for advice. After curing illnesses through prayers to God, the young man, monk and others refused to renounce their Christian faith despite torture and execution ordered by the king to force conversion to the state religion. Many witnesses came to believe in the young man's God.
The document summarizes several hadith pertaining to wealth, charity, and helping the poor from Imam Nawawi's reference book "The Gardens of Righteousness".
The hadith discuss: 1) An angel testing three people from the Children of Israel by curing their afflictions and granting their requests for wealth which multiplied greatly, 2) Wealth not decreasing by giving charity and being increased by forgiving others, 3) Being helped and provided for because of the weak among us, 4) Giving no more than one-third of wealth in charity and prioritizing family, 5) Looking for the Prophet among the weak, 6) Enviable people being those who spend wealth on truth and
This document provides a detailed summary of the Hajj (pilgrimage) of the Prophet Muhammad. It describes the various rituals and acts of worship he performed, including traveling to Mecca, performing Umrah, praying and making supplications at important sites like Safa and Marwah. It explains rulings he clarified, such as allowing people to exit ihram if they did not have sacrificial animals. The summary highlights lessons to be learned from the Prophet's example regarding proper conduct and worship during Hajj.
Allah tested three men from the people of Israel - a leper, a bald man, and a blind man. An angel came to each man and granted their wish - curing the leper, giving hair to the bald man, and restoring sight to the blind man. Each man was also given a pregnant animal. Later, the angel came disguised as a poor man in need of help. The blind man shared what he had, while the others were miserly. Allah was pleased with the blind man and displeased with the other two.
A presentation about Eid Al-Ghadeer, the day where Imam Ali (AS) was appointed as an Imam by Prophet Muhammed (P) infront of 90,000 - 120,000 people
Taken from http://www.islamicoccasions.com
This document is an introduction to Imam Nawawi's compilation of 40 hadith. It provides background on Nawawi and his scholarly lineage. It explains that many previous scholars had also compiled collections of 40 hadith, and that Nawawi aimed to collect the most important hadith that cover the essential aspects of religion and guidance. The introduction outlines the hadith that Nawawi will include and his methodology of focusing on authentic hadith from Bukhari and Muslim. It asserts the importance of being familiar with these hadith for those seeking guidance to Allah.
The document provides an introduction to Imam Nawawi's compilation of 40 hadith. It discusses how previous scholars had also compiled 40 hadith on various topics and that Nawawi aims to compile the most important 40 hadith that cover the essential aspects of religion. It notes that Nawawi only includes authentic hadith from Bukhari and Muslim and provides the first 3 hadith without their chains of narration.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a book titled "Means of Steadfastness: Standing Firm in Islam" by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid. The book discusses important means and situations where Muslims require steadfastness in their faith, including turning to the Quran, adhering to Islamic laws and deeds, and studying the stories of prophets. It emphasizes that steadfastness is critically important given today's challenging environments Muslims live in.
1) Da'wah, or invitation to Islam, is obligatory for all Muslims according to several Quranic verses and hadith. However, there should be no compulsion in religion.
2) When doing da'wah, Muslims should use wisdom, patience, and kind speech and treat others, even enemies, with gentleness. Force or deception should not be used.
3) Shi'a views da'wah as informing others and being available to answer questions, while believing guidance comes only from God, not through argument or compulsion. Presenting Islam's truth is important but convincing others is up to God alone.
1) The document discusses an Islamic studies lesson on understanding the religion (al-Islam). It covers topics like seeking knowledge being obligatory for Muslims, reflecting on Quranic verses, and hadiths about fulfilling religious obligations and making the religion easy.
2) The lesson also discusses interacting with and reflecting deeply on the Quran's message. It analyzes Quranic verses about Allah sending messengers to humanity.
3) The document provides commentary on verses related to disbelievers misleading people from Allah's path and Allah's witness to what he revealed to Muhammad. It emphasizes believing in Muhammad as the messenger of Allah.
Significance of perfume in islam and to the humanity in generalUlfahAhrij
The document discusses the significance of perfume in Islam and its connection to the Prophet Muhammad. It provides hadith that emphasize the importance of good smells and hygiene when attending the mosque or praying. The Prophet forbade eating strong smelling foods like onions before going to the mosque. He also cleaned sputum from the mosque floor to keep it clean for prayer. Overall the document explores how Islam guides Muslims on the proper uses of perfume and maintaining good smells.
The document contains 13 hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad pertaining to sincerity, intention, and righteousness. The hadiths discuss the importance of intention in deeds, the fate of innocent people being judged by their intentions, the end of migration after Mecca was conquered, the reward for those unable to fulfill intentions of good deeds due to illness, appropriate levels of charity, focusing charity on family first, Allah judging based on the purity of hearts not appearances, the path of those who fight to raise Allah's word, the punishment for premeditated murder, additional rewards for praying in the mosque, being rewarded for good intentions even if the deed is not fulfilled, and people being saved from a trapped cave by recounting their good
Anne Stephens (Khadiejah) of www.Muhammad.com articulated in 37 booklets some of the 9408 companies of Prophet Muhammad, whom Hafiz Ibn Hajar compiled their biographies. Enjoy
This document contains summaries of hadiths and verses from the Quran about the importance of truthfulness. It discusses how truthfulness leads to piety and righteousness, while lying leads to sin and the fires of Hell. It provides examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad emphasizing the need to speak truthfully in all matters, including business transactions. Truthfulness and honesty are among the core teachings of Islam.
Al Isra wal Me'raj (The Prophet's Night Journey and Ascension)MuQeet
The document provides details about the miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) known as Al-Isra wal Meraj. It mentions that Allah took the Prophet from Makkah to Jerusalem in one night to show him signs. It then describes some of the Prophet's other miracles like the splitting of the moon. It discusses that this journey took place in the "Year of Grief" when the Prophet lost protection from his uncle Abu Talib and his wife Khadijah passed away. The journey was meant to give the Prophet comfort during this difficult time and confirm the success of his message.
This document provides information about the definition and virtues of da'wah (inviting people to Islam) according to Islamic sources. It defines da'wah linguistically and Islamically as calling people to Allah and making them better worshippers. The document explains that da'wah was the mission of all prophets, including Prophet Muhammad. It highlights verses from the Quran indicating the excellence of da'wah and its reward, even if one is not successful. The document aims to teach about the fiqh, or jurisprudence, of da'wah.
This document contains 40 hadiths on dawah (inviting others to Islam) summarized in 3 sentences or less. The hadiths discuss important qualities for those involved in dawah such as having sincerity of intention, being distinct yet justly balanced, striving against desires, gentleness, accepting responsibility, and returning to the truth when corrected. The hadiths provide guidance on how Muslims should conduct dawah and interact with others through exemplifying upright character and morality.
The Prophet Muhammad s.a.w Methods For Correcting People's MistakesFirdaus Wong Wai Hung
The document discusses the Prophet's methods for correcting people's mistakes. It notes that correcting mistakes is an important part of education and religious sincerity. It provides examples from the Quran where mistakes made by the Prophet Muhammad and some of his companions were corrected through revelation. This indicates the importance placed on correcting errors in a respectful manner as part of guiding people towards truth.
Assalamu'alaykum everyone, I bring the collection of Imam An-Nawawi to you in the presentation format. There is no goodness in me, all the good that I do is only and only by Allah and from His guidance. We are all sinners striving to be better human beings and our aim should only be to please the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth. Always remember that this life is temporary so leave its glitter for those who desire it.
Please keep me in your precious duas!
May Allah bless everyone who reads the content here. Jazakum'Allahu Khayran!
Wasallam!
This document contains several hadiths and stories from the Islamic tradition pertaining to travel. It describes supplications that Muslims should make when departing or arriving at a destination, including asking Allah for protection, forgiveness of sins, and ease in doing good. One story recounts how a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Ka'ab bin Malik, did not accompany the Prophet on a military campaign and was shunned for 50 days until he openly confessed and repented. The Prophet then accepted his repentance, bringing Ka'ab and the community relief and joy.
This document provides guidance on da'wah (inviting others to Islam). It begins by defining da'wah linguistically as calling or inviting. It discusses the importance and obligation of da'wah in Islam based on Quranic verses and hadith. It addresses common excuses people make for not doing da'wah, like saying they need to improve themselves first or that there is no compulsion in religion.
The document then discusses why da'wah training is necessary to effectively convey Islam's message. It outlines the mission, vision, objectives and strategy for da'wah work. It provides tips for the before, during and after stages of making an approach. Finally, it discusses qualities needed
The document provides guidance on guarding one's tongue. It begins by explaining the importance of giving sincere advice (naseehah) in Islam, as this was a characteristic of the prophets. It then discusses a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad instructed a companion to restrain their tongue, remain at home, and weep over their sins to attain salvation. The document goes on to provide several quotes from the Quran and hadiths emphasizing the importance of guarding one's tongue and only speaking good words. It cautions that every word spoken is recorded by angels and warns of the dangers of an unguarded tongue.
A brief study of Allah, our Creator Most High; Allāh’s Lordship and Right to Be Worshipped; reality and categories of tawhīd; concepts of shirk. how people commit the most heinous crime of associating partners with Allah, and how they seek to justify it under false pretexts.
En the story_of_abraham_ishmael_isaac_and_jacobLoveofpeople
1) The story describes Abraham leaving his wife Hagar and son Ishmael in the desert of Mecca near the Kaaba with a small amount of food and water.
2) Hagar searched for help and found a spring of water (Zamzam) after an angel dug in the ground with his heel.
3) They lived there until other tribes found them, and the area became inhabited around the sacred sites that would become the center of Islam in Mecca.
En fallacies and_misconceptions المفاهيم الخاطئة حول زواج الرسول صلى الله...Loveofpeople
This document discusses and rebuts common misconceptions about the marriages of the Prophet Muhammad. It notes that he did not diversify his wives until he was over 50 years old, and all except one were widows, not maidens as some claim. This refutes the idea that he married for lust or pleasure. His marriages aimed at noble goals and set an example to follow, not personal enjoyment, as his critics allege without reason or logic.
This document is an introduction to Imam Nawawi's compilation of 40 hadith. It provides background on Nawawi and his scholarly lineage. It explains that many previous scholars had also compiled collections of 40 hadith, and that Nawawi aimed to collect the most important hadith that cover the essential aspects of religion and guidance. The introduction outlines the hadith that Nawawi will include and his methodology of focusing on authentic hadith from Bukhari and Muslim. It asserts the importance of being familiar with these hadith for those seeking guidance to Allah.
The document provides an introduction to Imam Nawawi's compilation of 40 hadith. It discusses how previous scholars had also compiled 40 hadith on various topics and that Nawawi aims to compile the most important 40 hadith that cover the essential aspects of religion. It notes that Nawawi only includes authentic hadith from Bukhari and Muslim and provides the first 3 hadith without their chains of narration.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a book titled "Means of Steadfastness: Standing Firm in Islam" by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid. The book discusses important means and situations where Muslims require steadfastness in their faith, including turning to the Quran, adhering to Islamic laws and deeds, and studying the stories of prophets. It emphasizes that steadfastness is critically important given today's challenging environments Muslims live in.
1) Da'wah, or invitation to Islam, is obligatory for all Muslims according to several Quranic verses and hadith. However, there should be no compulsion in religion.
2) When doing da'wah, Muslims should use wisdom, patience, and kind speech and treat others, even enemies, with gentleness. Force or deception should not be used.
3) Shi'a views da'wah as informing others and being available to answer questions, while believing guidance comes only from God, not through argument or compulsion. Presenting Islam's truth is important but convincing others is up to God alone.
1) The document discusses an Islamic studies lesson on understanding the religion (al-Islam). It covers topics like seeking knowledge being obligatory for Muslims, reflecting on Quranic verses, and hadiths about fulfilling religious obligations and making the religion easy.
2) The lesson also discusses interacting with and reflecting deeply on the Quran's message. It analyzes Quranic verses about Allah sending messengers to humanity.
3) The document provides commentary on verses related to disbelievers misleading people from Allah's path and Allah's witness to what he revealed to Muhammad. It emphasizes believing in Muhammad as the messenger of Allah.
Significance of perfume in islam and to the humanity in generalUlfahAhrij
The document discusses the significance of perfume in Islam and its connection to the Prophet Muhammad. It provides hadith that emphasize the importance of good smells and hygiene when attending the mosque or praying. The Prophet forbade eating strong smelling foods like onions before going to the mosque. He also cleaned sputum from the mosque floor to keep it clean for prayer. Overall the document explores how Islam guides Muslims on the proper uses of perfume and maintaining good smells.
The document contains 13 hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad pertaining to sincerity, intention, and righteousness. The hadiths discuss the importance of intention in deeds, the fate of innocent people being judged by their intentions, the end of migration after Mecca was conquered, the reward for those unable to fulfill intentions of good deeds due to illness, appropriate levels of charity, focusing charity on family first, Allah judging based on the purity of hearts not appearances, the path of those who fight to raise Allah's word, the punishment for premeditated murder, additional rewards for praying in the mosque, being rewarded for good intentions even if the deed is not fulfilled, and people being saved from a trapped cave by recounting their good
Anne Stephens (Khadiejah) of www.Muhammad.com articulated in 37 booklets some of the 9408 companies of Prophet Muhammad, whom Hafiz Ibn Hajar compiled their biographies. Enjoy
This document contains summaries of hadiths and verses from the Quran about the importance of truthfulness. It discusses how truthfulness leads to piety and righteousness, while lying leads to sin and the fires of Hell. It provides examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad emphasizing the need to speak truthfully in all matters, including business transactions. Truthfulness and honesty are among the core teachings of Islam.
Al Isra wal Me'raj (The Prophet's Night Journey and Ascension)MuQeet
The document provides details about the miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) known as Al-Isra wal Meraj. It mentions that Allah took the Prophet from Makkah to Jerusalem in one night to show him signs. It then describes some of the Prophet's other miracles like the splitting of the moon. It discusses that this journey took place in the "Year of Grief" when the Prophet lost protection from his uncle Abu Talib and his wife Khadijah passed away. The journey was meant to give the Prophet comfort during this difficult time and confirm the success of his message.
This document provides information about the definition and virtues of da'wah (inviting people to Islam) according to Islamic sources. It defines da'wah linguistically and Islamically as calling people to Allah and making them better worshippers. The document explains that da'wah was the mission of all prophets, including Prophet Muhammad. It highlights verses from the Quran indicating the excellence of da'wah and its reward, even if one is not successful. The document aims to teach about the fiqh, or jurisprudence, of da'wah.
This document contains 40 hadiths on dawah (inviting others to Islam) summarized in 3 sentences or less. The hadiths discuss important qualities for those involved in dawah such as having sincerity of intention, being distinct yet justly balanced, striving against desires, gentleness, accepting responsibility, and returning to the truth when corrected. The hadiths provide guidance on how Muslims should conduct dawah and interact with others through exemplifying upright character and morality.
The Prophet Muhammad s.a.w Methods For Correcting People's MistakesFirdaus Wong Wai Hung
The document discusses the Prophet's methods for correcting people's mistakes. It notes that correcting mistakes is an important part of education and religious sincerity. It provides examples from the Quran where mistakes made by the Prophet Muhammad and some of his companions were corrected through revelation. This indicates the importance placed on correcting errors in a respectful manner as part of guiding people towards truth.
Assalamu'alaykum everyone, I bring the collection of Imam An-Nawawi to you in the presentation format. There is no goodness in me, all the good that I do is only and only by Allah and from His guidance. We are all sinners striving to be better human beings and our aim should only be to please the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth. Always remember that this life is temporary so leave its glitter for those who desire it.
Please keep me in your precious duas!
May Allah bless everyone who reads the content here. Jazakum'Allahu Khayran!
Wasallam!
This document contains several hadiths and stories from the Islamic tradition pertaining to travel. It describes supplications that Muslims should make when departing or arriving at a destination, including asking Allah for protection, forgiveness of sins, and ease in doing good. One story recounts how a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Ka'ab bin Malik, did not accompany the Prophet on a military campaign and was shunned for 50 days until he openly confessed and repented. The Prophet then accepted his repentance, bringing Ka'ab and the community relief and joy.
This document provides guidance on da'wah (inviting others to Islam). It begins by defining da'wah linguistically as calling or inviting. It discusses the importance and obligation of da'wah in Islam based on Quranic verses and hadith. It addresses common excuses people make for not doing da'wah, like saying they need to improve themselves first or that there is no compulsion in religion.
The document then discusses why da'wah training is necessary to effectively convey Islam's message. It outlines the mission, vision, objectives and strategy for da'wah work. It provides tips for the before, during and after stages of making an approach. Finally, it discusses qualities needed
The document provides guidance on guarding one's tongue. It begins by explaining the importance of giving sincere advice (naseehah) in Islam, as this was a characteristic of the prophets. It then discusses a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad instructed a companion to restrain their tongue, remain at home, and weep over their sins to attain salvation. The document goes on to provide several quotes from the Quran and hadiths emphasizing the importance of guarding one's tongue and only speaking good words. It cautions that every word spoken is recorded by angels and warns of the dangers of an unguarded tongue.
A brief study of Allah, our Creator Most High; Allāh’s Lordship and Right to Be Worshipped; reality and categories of tawhīd; concepts of shirk. how people commit the most heinous crime of associating partners with Allah, and how they seek to justify it under false pretexts.
En the story_of_abraham_ishmael_isaac_and_jacobLoveofpeople
1) The story describes Abraham leaving his wife Hagar and son Ishmael in the desert of Mecca near the Kaaba with a small amount of food and water.
2) Hagar searched for help and found a spring of water (Zamzam) after an angel dug in the ground with his heel.
3) They lived there until other tribes found them, and the area became inhabited around the sacred sites that would become the center of Islam in Mecca.
En fallacies and_misconceptions المفاهيم الخاطئة حول زواج الرسول صلى الله...Loveofpeople
This document discusses and rebuts common misconceptions about the marriages of the Prophet Muhammad. It notes that he did not diversify his wives until he was over 50 years old, and all except one were widows, not maidens as some claim. This refutes the idea that he married for lust or pleasure. His marriages aimed at noble goals and set an example to follow, not personal enjoyment, as his critics allege without reason or logic.
1) Islam does not prohibit joking and laughter, as the Prophet Muhammad himself joked with his companions on occasions.
2) However, Islam sets criteria for permissible joking, such as only telling the truth, not mocking religious concepts or figures, and not harming or insulting others.
3) Joking about religious topics like the Quran, hadiths, prophets, or rituals is forbidden in Islam and could constitute disbelief. Excessive joking should also be avoided.
En a sister_from_the_gulf_embraces_islamLoveofpeople
1) A woman who was born to a Muslim father from the Gulf and a Christian mother embraced Islam after living for 18 years as a nominal Muslim practicing Christianity.
2) While studying abroad in her father's country, she learned more about Islam from Muslims and was attracted to aspects of the religion like modest hijab.
3) After researching Islam and Christianity online and comparing the two faiths, she chose to accept Islam despite facing opposition from her mother.
4) Three months after embracing Islam, she had learned much about the religion and took steps like wearing hijab and regularly praying, showing her strong commitment to her new faith.
In the path of the holy prophet, classic traditions for contemplation by yahi...topbottom1
This document is a compilation of sayings and teachings from the Prophet Muhammad. It discusses 57 of his sayings on themes of life, death, and humanity's purpose. The sayings provide insight and guidance. They touch on having faith during adversity, seeking knowledge, judging actions by intentions, paradise, and more. The compilation aims to give readers a greater appreciation for the reason for their existence.
This document discusses the importance of enjoining right and forbidding wrong in Islam. It begins by providing context that this is a fundamental part of Islamic doctrine that all prophets, including Muhammad, taught. It then discusses how Muhammad perfected this teaching by requiring Muslims to enjoin all good and forbid all evil. The document asserts that Islam thus provides the most complete guidance for benefiting humanity. It emphasizes that Muslims have a duty as the best nation to call all people to guidance and struggle for this purpose.
En enjoining right_and_forbidding_wrongLoveofpeople
This document discusses the importance of enjoining right and forbidding wrong in Islam. It begins by providing context that this is a fundamental part of Islamic doctrine that all prophets, including Muhammad, taught. It then discusses how Muhammad perfected this teaching by requiring Muslims to enjoin all good and forbid all evil. The document asserts that Islam thus provides the most complete guidance for people and that Muslims have a religious duty to call all of humanity to righteousness.
This document provides a summary of the Islamic concept of "enjoining right and forbidding wrong" in 3 sentences or less:
The document discusses how enjoining right and forbidding wrong is an integral part of Islam that all Muslims are responsible for upholding through gentle encouragement of good deeds and prohibition of sins. It explores how Muhammad perfected this concept by completing the message with guidance on all moral issues. Muslims are described as the best community for implementing this duty through peaceful guidance aimed at bettering society.
This document provides a summary of the Islamic concept of "enjoining right and forbidding wrong" in 3 sentences or less:
The document discusses how enjoining right and forbidding wrong is an integral part of Islam that all Muslims are responsible for upholding through gentle encouragement of good deeds and prohibition of sins. It explores how Muhammad perfected this concept by completing the message with guidance on all moral issues. Muslims are described as the best community for implementing this duty through peaceful guidance aimed at bettering society.
En enjoining right_and_forbidding_wrongHelmon Chan
This document provides a summary of the Islamic concept of "enjoining right and forbidding wrong" in 3 sentences or less:
The document discusses how enjoining right and forbidding wrong is an integral part of Islam that all Muslims are encouraged to uphold, through gently advising others to do good and refrain from evil. It explores how Muhammad perfected this concept by completing Islam. It also examines the obligation of communities and leaders to create an environment where right is commonly practiced and wrong is prohibited.
En enjoining right_and_forbidding_wrongArab Muslim
This document provides a summary of the concept of "enjoining right and forbidding wrong" in Islam according to Ibn Taymiyyah. It discusses how the Prophet Muhammad was commanded to enjoin all that is good and forbid all that is bad. It also explains that previous prophets' messages did not always forbid all evil or allow all good. The Muslim nation is described as the best nation because it upholds enjoining right and forbidding wrong through both words and struggle, guiding all people to the truth.
Anne Stephens (Khadiejah) of www.Muhammad.com articulated in 37 booklets some of the 9408 companies of Prophet Muhammad, whom Hafiz Ibn Hajar compiled their biographies. Enjoy
Anne Stephens (Khadiejah) of www.Muhammad.com articulated in 37 booklets some of the 9408 companies of Prophet Muhammad, whom Hafiz Ibn Hajar compiled their biographies. Enjoy
The document provides background information on the Ghadeer-e-Khum incident where the Prophet Muhammad declared Ali as the master of all believers in front of over 100,000 Muslims. It describes the location of Ghadeer-e-Khum near Mecca, the urgent revelation received, the sermon given by Muhammad establishing Ali's leadership, and the oath of allegiance sworn to Ali. The document also lists hadiths, historical reports, and over 300 scholars who have narrated accounts of this event over 14 centuries.
Piety is a great virtue that bears a lofty status. It sustains life,
which becomes unbearable in its absence; in fact, a life void of
piety is inferior even to the life of an animal. There is no
righteousness and wellbeing for a slave without Taqwaa (piety).
It is a noble treasure whose possessor is awarded many
honorable gems, abundant goodness, noble sustenance, great
victories and kingdoms. It is as if the best rewards of both this
life and the next have been assigned to this single
characteristic!
This document provides a summary and analysis of Surah Al-Bayyinah from Tafsir Ibn Kathir.
1. It explains the context and meaning of key terms and phrases in the surah, such as the "People of the Scripture" referring to Jews and Christians, and the "idolators" being polytheistic Arabs.
2. It analyzes the verses discussing how disbelievers would not cease until the "clear proof" or Quran came to them, and how the People of the Scripture differed after clear proofs were provided to them.
3. It summarizes the surah's message that believers who do righteous deeds will receive eternal reward in Paradise, while dis
Luqman advised his son with three sentences of advice, beginning with "O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily! Joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed." The advice warns against shirk, the greatest injustice, which is associating partners with Allah in lordship, worship, or His names and attributes. The document then discusses the meaning and types of shirk in detail.
This document discusses Islamic monotheism (Tawheed) and the dangers of shirk (polytheism). It explains that prophets like Muhammad preached strict monotheism and prohibited any actions that could lead to shirk, such as building structures over graves or excessively praising prophets. While humans were originally created to worship one God, over time many societies deviated into shirk by attributing divine powers to other beings or objects. The document argues this based on evidence from historical religious beliefs and the fitrah (natural human disposition). It categorizes different types of shirk and states that shirk is the only unforgivable sin in Islam, as it prevents one from entering paradise and negates
Baiyah of an ameer without any governmentAzaz Khan
1) The document discusses the conditions Muslims faced in early Mecca when Islam was not widely known and Muhammad (SAW) was under threat. It describes how some individuals like Abu Zar secretly sought out Muhammad (SAW) to learn about Islam and pledge allegiance (bayah) despite the dangers.
2) It provides hadith examples of Muhammad (SAW) instructing early converts like Abu Zar to keep their new faith secret for safety reasons and return once Islam was stronger.
3) The document argues that bayah has always been possible without an Islamic state or caliphate, as evidenced by how Muhammad (SAW) accepted bayah even in early Mecca without political power. Bayah
This document provides details about the miraculous night journey (Isra and Miraj) of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Jerusalem and then to the heavens. It mentions that this journey took place in one night to comfort the Prophet during a difficult time known as the "Year of Grief," after the deaths of his uncle Abu Talib and wife Khadijah. The document then describes various stages of the journey, including Prophet Muhammad's heart being cleaned by Angel Jibreel before the travel, and his transportation by the mythical beast al-Buraq to al-Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem and through the seven heavens.
This document discusses the Islamic event of Al-Isra wal Miraj, which refers to the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and ascension to heaven. It provides context about this event, noting that it occurred during a difficult year for the Prophet known as the "Year of Grief" due to the deaths of his uncle Abu Talib and wife Khadijah, leaving him without their support against the Quraish. The document then lists several miracles granted to the Prophet Muhammad to support his message, such as the splitting of the moon, water flowing from his fingers, and a wolf speaking to a shepherd, before concluding with lessons to be learned from the event of Al
This document contains summaries of several hadith pertaining to truthfulness. It begins with two verses from the Quran emphasizing the importance of truthful believers. It then provides summaries of hadith about the virtues of telling the truth versus lying, those who Allah will not speak to including liars, lying even in fun, adhering to the truth, accepting truthful testimony, discerning reality from falsehood, conveying the Prophet's message, dividing spoils of war, truthful transactions, and testing those who lie versus tell the truth. It concludes with warnings about being sure before reporting, not following what you do not know, attributing false statements to the Prophet, and pretending to have something you do not.
A Collection of Mutawatir (Mass transmitted/most authentic) Hadith (Prophetic...Nazmussakib Nirjhor
A Collection of Mutawatir (Mass transmitted) Hadith (prophetic traditions)
Collection by Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
http://web.archive.org/web/20061031015411/http://hadith.al-islam.com/bayan/Index.asp?Lang=ENG&Type=3
What is a Mutawatir Hadith and why this is distinct?
A Mutawatir (مُتَواتِر meaning "successive") Hadith is a report of such a large number of narrators (at different times) that their agreement upon an untruth is inconceivable thus being accepted as unquestionable in its veracity. A hadith is said to be mutawatir if it was reported by a significant, though unspecified, number of narrators at each level in the chain of narration, thus reaching the succeeding generation through multiple chains of narration leading back to its source.
This provides confirmation that the hadith is authentically attributed to its source at a level above reasonable doubt. This is due to its being beyond historical possibility that narrators could have conspired to forge a narration. In contrast, an ahaad hadith is a narration the chain of which has not reached a number sufficient to qualify as mutawatir.
There are only two types of texts in Islamic sharīʿah which are immutable (Qaati’) a) verses of Qura’n and b) Mutawatir Hadith. If someone denies a Mutawatir hadith he does Kufr.
Why this collection?
We have searched through the internet over and over again and unfortunately could not find a single collection of Mutawatir hadith in English. So we have compiled this from a website of Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This compilation is originally selected and compiled by the Ulaama council of this ministry and NOT by us. Our contribution is just copying from the website and accumulates into an unbroken book. We hope this will come handy in many research and necessary studies inshaAllah. May Allah (SWT) accept all of our efforts, Ameen.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Surah Adduha. It begins by summarizing the context and reasons for revelation, noting that the surah was revealed to reassure the Prophet during an illness when critics claimed his Lord had abandoned him. It then analyzes each verse, noting how they reference the Prophet's early life experiences as an orphan and how Allah guided and provided for him. The document concludes by emphasizing the overarching message to proclaim Allah's favors and bounties, and to be kind to orphans and the poor as the Prophet once was in those situations.
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Dialog antara seorang profesor ateis dan pelajar Muslim di kelasnya mengenai kepercayaan dalam Tuhan. Profesor mencabar kepercayaan pelajar dalam Tuhan dengan berbagai pertanyaan logik, tetapi pelajar Muslim lain membalas dengan menunjukkan kelemahan argumen profesor secara saintifik serta menyingkap pemalsuan fosil oleh para saintis Barat untuk mendukung teori evolusi. Dialog ini menunjukkan pertarungan antara iman dan logika sains dalam mema
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Buku ini memberikan ringkasan singkat tentang Islam dengan menyentuh beberapa bukti utama tentang kebenaran agama Islam seperti mukjizat saintifik dalam Al-Quran, cabaran untuk mencipta surah serupa, ramalan tentang Nabi Muhammad, dan kehidupan Nabi yang sederhana. Buku ini juga menjelaskan beberapa kelebihan utama Islam serta memberikan maklumat am tentang ajaran dan praktik agama Islam.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang konsep agama tunggal Islam dan prinsip-prinsip dasarnya. Islam mengajarkan kepercayaan kepada Tuhan yang satu-satunya, melakukan kebaikan kepada sesama, dan mempercayai nabi-nabi Allah. Prinsip-prinsip dasar Islam meliputi pengakuan tauhid, shalat, puasa, zakat, dan haji. Islam juga menolak pemaksaan agama dan memperbolehkan kebebasan berfikir.
This document discusses reasons why people accept Islam in different regions of the world. It begins by outlining five general reasons for conversion seen during the Prophet's time and currently: 1) The role model of close companions to the Prophet; 2) Responding to da'wah (invitation) to Islamic monotheism; 3) Seeking the truth; 4) Reading the Quran; 5) Marriage to a Muslim. It then analyzes surveys from 2001 showing these factors remain important reasons for conversion today, with some regional variations - such as employers being influential models in the Middle East. The document concludes by recommending developing da'wah strategies focused on strengthening positive Muslim role models and sharing information about Islam.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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2. In numerous places in the Qur'aan, Allah speaks about incidents about people who lived in
ancient times. One such people are a group commonly known as 'The People of the Ditch'.
They are referred to in the following aayaat of the Qur'aan, in Sooratul-Burooj:
Cursed were the People Of the Ditch. Fire supplied [abundantly] with fuel, When they
sat by it [the Fire]. And they witnessed what they were doing against the Believers
[i.e.burning them]. They had nothing against them except that they believed in Allaah, the
Almighty, Worthy of all praise! The One to Whom belongs the dominion of the Heavens and
the earth. And Allaah is Witness over everything. Verily those who put to trial the believing
men and the believing women [by torturing them and burning them] and then do not turn in
Repentance [to Allah will have the torment of Hell and they will have the Punishment of the
Burning Fire. [85:4-10]
Further detail regarding the People of the Ditch and on explanation of these aayahs can
be found in the following ahadeeth of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam). He said:
Among the people before you, there was a king and he had a sorcerer When the sorcerer
become old, he said to the king, 'I have now become an old man; get me a boy so that I may
teach him sorcery" So the king sent him a boy to teach him sorcery. Whenever the boy
proceeded to the sorcerer he sat with a monk who was on the way and he listened to his
talks and used to admire them. So when he went to the sorcerer he passed by the monk and
sat there with him and on visiting the sorcerer the latter thrashed him, So the boy
complained about that to the monk. The monk said to him, "Whenever you are afraid of the
sorcerer soy to him; My people kept me busy And whenever you are afraid of your people,
say to them; The sorcerer kept me busy" So the boy carried on like that (For a period].
(Then one day) there come [on the main road] a huge creature (animal), and the
people were unable to pass by. The boy said, "Today I will know whether the sorcerer is
better or the monk is better." So he took a stone and said, "0 Allah! If the deeds and actions
of the monk are more liked by You better than those of the sorcerer then kill this creature so
that the people can, cross [the road)." Then he hit (it) with the stone and it was killed, and
the people passed [the road). The boy come to the monk and informed him about it. The
monk said to him, "0 my son! Today you are better than I, you have achieved what I see!
And you wit be put to trial And in case you are put to trial, do not inform [them) about me."
The boy used to treat the people suffering from born-blindness, leprosy leucodermia and
other diseases. A blind courtier of the King heard about the boy. He came and brought a
number of gifts for the boy and said, "All these gifts are for you on condition that you cure
me." The boy said, "I do not cure anybody; it is Allaah [alone) who cures people. So if you
believe in Allah and invoke Allah, He will cure you." He then believed in Allah and Allah cured
him.
3. Later the courtier come to the king and sat at the place where he used to sit before.
The king asked him, "Who has given you bock your sight?' The courtier said, "My Lord,
Allah!" The king said, "Do you have another Lord besides me?" The courtier sold, "My Lord
and your Lord is Allah I" The king got hold of him and kept on tormenting him until he
informed him about the boy. So the boy was brought. The king said to the boy, '0 boy! Has
your [knowledge of) sorcery reached to the extent that you can cure born-blinds, lepers,
leucodermic patients and do such and such?" The boy replied, "I do not cure anybody it is
only Allah who cures." Then the king got hold of him and kept on tormenting him till he
informed him about the monk. And the monk was brought and it was said to him, "Give up
your Religion" The monk refused to turn apostate. Then the king ordered a sow and it was
put in the middle of his (the monk's) scalp and was sawn, till he fell, cut in two pieces. Then
that courtier was brought and it was said to him, "Give up your religion I" The courtier
refused to turn apostate. So the saw was put in the middle of his scalp and was sawn, till he
fell cut in two pieces. Then the boy was brought, and it was said to him, "Give up your
religion!" The boy refused to turn apostate. So the King ordered some of his courtiers to take
the boy to such and such a mountain, saying, "Then ascend up the mountain with him till you
reach its top. Then see if he turns apostate, otherwise throw him down from its top." They
took him, ascended up the mountain, and the boy said, "0 Allaah Save me from them by
anything You wish" So the mountain shook and all of them tell down and the boy came
walking to the king. The king asked him, "What did your companions do?" The boy said,
'Allah saved me from them."
The King then ordered some of his courtiers to take the boy on board a boat into the
middle of the sea, saying, "Then if he turns apostate [all well and good], otherwise toss him
into the sea." So they took him and he said, "0 Allah! Save me from them by anything You
wish." So the boat capsized and all the courtiers) were drowned. The boy then came walking
to the king. The King said, "What did your companions do?" The boy replied, 'Allaah saved
me ham them." And he further said to the king, "You cannot kill me till you do what I
command" The King said, "What is that (command)?" The boy said, "Gather all the people in
an upland place, and fasten me aver the trunk of a tree. Then take an arrow from my quiver
and fix it in the bow and say: 'In the Name of Allah, the Lord of the boy' and shoot (at me).
If you do that, you will kill me." So the king gathered the people in an upland place and
fastened the boy over a tree-trunk, took on arrow from his quiver, fixed it in the bow and
said, "'In the Name of Allah, the Lord of the boy', and shot the arrow. The arrow hit over the
temple of the boy, and the boy put his hand over the temple at the point where the arrow hit
and then died. The people proclaimed, "We hove believed in the Lord of the boy! We have
believed in the Lord of the boy! We have believed in the Lord of the boy!" The king came and
it was said to him, "That is the thing which you were afraid of, by Allah! The thing which you
were afraid of has befallen you: the people have believed [in Allah]!"
4. So he ordered for deep ditches to be dug at the entrances of the roads and it was done.
Then fire was kindled in those ditches, and the king ordered that whoever did not turn
apostate be cast into the ditches, and it was done. Then there came a woman with her babe.
She nearly retreated back from the ditch [i.e. turned apostate] but the babe [spoke and]
said, "0 mother! Be patient, you are on the Truth!" (So she threw herself in the ditch of the
fire along with her child, to be with the martyrs in Al-Jannah)." [Saheeh Muslim]
This is the inspiring story of a boy who believed in Allah, remained steadfast against the
unbelieving king and gave up his life for the sake of conveying the message of Tawheed to
his people. Appropriately, this story was revealed in Makkah at a time when the Makkan
pagans were doing their best to annihilate the Muslims and make them return to disbelief.
This Soorah, and the explanatory hadeeth along with it, gave them a timely reminder that the
persecutors are not beyond the watch of Allah, and in the end, victory will always be theirs.
There are many beneficial points which we too can pick up from this story. It tells us for
example, that if someone sincerely seeks the Guidance, then Allah will bestow it upon him,
just as Allah guided the boy when he sought Allah's help in deciding between the sorcerer
and the monk. Even though the boy used to admire the teachings of the monk, he did not
simply rely on his own personal judgment to decide the important matter of who to take Ilm
(knowledge) from. Instead, he beseeched Allah just as we too have been commanded to
beseech Allah's Aid: "You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help." [Al-Faatihah 5]
So seeking Allah's help is not only for worldly matters (e.g. passing exams, removing
debts etc.], but we should also ask Allah to help us in matters of worship to increase our
eemaan, to purify our intentions, to guide us to the best teachers and the best books etc).
THE MIRACLE OF THE AWLIYAA
This narration about the People of the Ditch also highlights an important aspect of the
'aqeedah of Ahlus-Sunnah, and that is, that it is possible for the allies ('Awliyaa) of Allah to
perform miracles (karamaat) by His permission. The ability of the Prophets of Allah to
perform miracles, by Allah's leave, is well known and widely accepted by Muslims, but many
Muslims are skeptical when it comes to accepting the ability of ordinary Muslims to perform
miracles, even though there are many well-documented cases of such events.
Allah grants miracles to His Allies for two main reasons: to fulfill some need that the
person has, or to aid him in calling others to guidance - as was the case with this young boy.
The most important thing to bear in mind about these miracles is that Allah only grants these
special abilities to His allies. These are those people who are upon Tawheed and who follow
the Sunnah of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) in both the obligatory and the
5. recommended actions, and refrain from the prohibited as well as the disliked actions. As for
those deviated 'saints' and mystics who are neither upon Tawheed nor fulfill Allah's
commands but claim to be able to perform miracles by Allah's permission, then their apparent
'miracles' are no more than acts of sorcery performed using Shaitan's assistance.
PATIENCE AND SUCCESS
The most important lesson that we can learn from this story is the great significance of
da'wah to Allah. Through courage, patience and sacrifice, this boy brought a whole nation
from shirk to Tawheed. We can see how Allah brings about victory to His Deen at the hands
of whomever He wills - even such a young boy- provided they are upon Tawheed. Does this
not tell us the key to our victory? That ultimately it is not our weaponry or our numbers
which will give us success over our enemies, but our correct belief in Allah and our nearness
to Him? Furthermore, does this story not give us o clear insight into what victory really is?
Does it not show us that being victorious does not necessarily mean gaining dominance over
the disbelievers, or overpowering the tyrannical rulers? For certainty, if this was the case,
then the sacrifices of the monk, the young boy and all those people who were flung into the
ditch were in vain and they had failed in their purpose. Yet this cannot be, since Allah stated
that these people had achieved 'the Great Success' [Al-Burooj (85):11 ].
Cleary therefore, real success and true victory is achieving strong eemaan; that
unshakeable faith and conviction which can withstand all pressures and all obstacles. One
who achieves this unwavering eemaan - such a person - even if he fails to witness Allah's
Law being established on earth; even if he does not get a single opportunity to fight in jihaad
and liberate the Muslim lands from tyranny and oppression; even if he himself is slain at the
hands of the disbelievers - then he has still succeeded, since no one and no thing was able to
sway him from the Truth. And indeed the disbelievers wish for nothing more than to turn us
back from our religion.
Thus we should never lose sight of the real goal and the ultimate triumph. We may
never get to the battlefields and be slain for the sake of Allah, even though we ardently
desire that. We may never be able to guide a single person to the Straight Path, even though
we sincerely seek that. We may feel that we haven't made the slightest contribution to
achieving victory for Allah's Deen, though we have done our best to obtain that. Yet this does
not mean that we have failed. Remember that there were Prophets before us who were not
able to guide a single person to Tawheed by Allah's Permission, but in the Hereafter they will
be on thrones raised high, in gardens of bliss. The most important thing is that we have
safeguarded our eeman and striven hard.
6. "Verily those who believe and do good deeds,
For them will be Gardens under which rivers flow.
"That is the Great Success." [Al-Burooj (85):11]