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 ﷻ. Not for the purpose of people gathering together with one another, and chatting about that which is of no benefit; this is certainly not i’tikaaf! […]

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 […]

Rejoice at the arrival of Ramadhaan

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: [As for] Ramadhaan, Allaah عز و جل has singled it out with special characteristics, and that is why we should rejoice at its arrival, and be pleased with it[s] arrival because it is a season of [much] good. Have you seen the tradesmen (business owners) rejoice […]

Why people neglect safeguarding themselves through dhikr

Visit our YouTube channel for more Questioner: [O] noble Shaykh, what is the reason for people’s neglect and reluctance to protect themselves with [the prescribed] dhikr ( ذكر )? Shaykh: There are [several] reasons for this. Among them is ignorance. Many people are unaware of these supplications and invocations, and they do not know their […]

Do not be negligent in watching over your children

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: [And] many of them are very negligent [of their responsibility] towards their children. So you find he does not ask [his children] where did they go, and nor when they came [back], and nor who their friends are, and nor who their companions are. And nor […]