The reality of i’tikaaf

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: However, [regarding] i’tikaaf, its reality is for the person to remain in the masjid for [the purpose of] worshipping Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall. Not for the purpose of people gathering together with one another, and chatting about that which is of no benefit; this is certainly […]

A moment to ponder on our state in Ramadhaan

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhaylee said: Last year, we welcomed [the arrival of] Ramadhaan – rejoicing and full of happiness, and we were saying “Welcome! Welcome!”, and then as its days quickly passed we were saying to it “Slowly! Slowly!” Then it passed by, and we [found ourselves] in a strange […]

Praying whilst sitting on a chair

I have a question regarding the prayer [whilst seated] on chairs – which has become widespread in the masaajid; it has become widespread in the masaajid. [So] is [the performance of] the prayer [whilst sitting] on a chair better, or [whilst sitting] on the floor – because of the prostration and the rest of the [required] pillars of the prayer?

A third of Ramadhaan has already passed

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said[1]: On this night, the night of Sunday 11th of the blessed month of Ramadhaan, [of the] year 1420 (December 19th 1999). Tonight is the night of Sunday, [which is] the first day of the week. Tonight is the night of Sunday, [which is] the first of […]

Boycotting between brothers

After the death of my father, there ensued a financial disagreement between me and my brother; this disagreement has [now] continued [between us] for [many] years. So, I sought refuge [in Allaah] from Shaytaan the accursed, and began to telephone him and show kindness to him, but he does not reciprocate. I [also] began to visit him with my children to initiate an air of politeness [between us], but he does not let us in[to his house]. So what should my position [now] be [towards my brother], as I feel pain [at our deteriorating state of affairs] O noble Shaykh, since my father and mother have [both] passed away?