Who are the As.haab as-Suffah?
Category: Knowledge
The difference between Ibn al-’Arabee and Ibn ‘Arabee
What is the difference between Ibn al-’Arabee [ابن العربي] and Ibn ‘Arabee [ابن عربي]?
The tree trunk yearning for his return
What is the story of the tree trunk by which the Messenger ﷺ used to deliver the khutbah, and when the Messenger ﷺ left it for a while, it began to make a sound yearning [for him to return]?
Engaging in Da’wah activities
How should the Muslim engage in inviting [da’wah] to Islaam? And what is the best way to undertake da’wah [activities]?
Narrating fictitious stories
I narrate fictitious stories to children, and that is to encourage them to pray and be truthful, and all good things [in general]; so is this considered to be lies? [Bearing in mind] they are children, and are unaware, and don’t understand [these are fictitious stories].
Engaging in the remembrance of Allaah
Is it permissible to engage in the remembrance of Allaah whilst not in a state of wudhoo – such as [when uttering the] takbeer [الله أكبر], tahleel [لا إله إلا الله] and tahmeed [الحمد لله], as well as sending prayers and salutations upon the Messenger ﷺ?
Beneficial knowledge and harmful knowledge
What does the [following] saying of the Messenger ﷺ mean: «اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ»?
Reciting Soorah al-Faatihah during the supplication
Is it permissible to recite soorah al-Faatihah whilst supplicating, or at the end of the supplication? And is that [considered to be] an innovation?
Supplicating after the recitation of the Qur.aan
We read the Qur.aan, and all Praise is due to Allaah [alone] we read a [complete] part (juz); so what is the ruling regarding the supplication we make after completing our recitation? Is this permissible or not?
My beautiful Qur.aan recitation
Sometimes, when I read the Qur.aan, I notice my voice is beautiful, and my recitation is good; so would this be considered to be self-amazement – which nullifies deeds?