Is it correct to fast the day of ‘Aashooraa by itself? And what is the ruling regarding the one who does so out of ignorance?
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The four levels of the fast of ‘Aashooraa
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: The fast of ‘Aashooraa has four levels. The first level is to fast the 9th, the 10th and the 11th [days of Muharram]. And this is the highest level, based upon what [Imaam] Ahmad transmitted in al-Musnad: «Fast the day before it, and the day […]
Seize the opportunity of life, and draw closer to Allaah
So we should take advantage of our life – in obedience to Allaah سبحانه و تعالى, because life is short, and time is passing [us by]. Time is [but] moments, not days, nor hours. Rather it is moments that pass by quickly.
Do not waste this precious life
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen said: So my advice to my brothers – not [specifically] regarding the internet, nor the satellite channels – is to fear Allaah regarding themselves, and to know that they have not been created for this, [instead] they have been created for the worship […]
Dealing with worry, grief and sorrow
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: And among the benefits of this hadeeth[1] is that the Sharee’ah distances itself from anything that leads to regret, dispute, or enmity. How so? Because the prohibition of these types of sales and transactions stems from wisdom, among them: to prevent a person from [later feeling] […]
Does not pray the congregational prayer in the masjid
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: All Praise is due to Allaah [alone], Lord of the Worlds, and I send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad, and his family, and his companions, and those who follow them in righteousness until the Day of Judgment. The people of knowledge رحمه الله are […]
Beware of half-scholars! Beware of them!!
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Even from a scholarly perspective – even from an academic standpoint – we say to the youth who are not qualified to take the lead [in religious matters], we say: “Beware of half-scholars!” “Beware [of them]!!” Shaykh al-Islaam [Ibn Taymiyyah] رحمه الله mentioned in his book […]
Advice to those who occupy themselves with peoples’ affairs
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Likewise, do not interfere in [other] people’s affairs. Don’t get involved – if it doesn’t concern you. And this is contrary to what some people do today. You’ll find some people eager to know [other] peoples’ business. [If] they see two people talking, they try to […]
Supplicating for the Rulers
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: And [regarding the rulers of the Muslims] – from asking Allaah, it is from our right that we ask Allaah for their guidance and success, and that they do what is required [of them]. Unlike some of the people whom we [can only] describe as […]
The father of the Prophet ﷺ is in the Fire
And [the question] is, we have people who say that ‘Abdullaah, rather, the father of Muhammad ﷺ – he is [destined] for the Fire; And [there are] people who say no, rather he is [destined] for Paradise because he is the father of the Prophet. [Please] benefit us [with a response and] may Allaah reward you with good.