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Turning Towards God in the Worst Moments of Our Lives

by Abdul Sattar Ahmed Many of us have experienced, are experiencing or will experience difficult moments that make us wonder whether there is any hope for our future. These moments rock the foundations of our inner selves. They can throw us into abysses of doubt and devastate our self...

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The Pilgrimage of the Prophet (SAW)

Adapted from Sahih Muslim Introduction We went to Jabir bin ʿAbd Allah (may God be pleased with him), the famous disciple of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him). He began inquiring about the people [who had come to see him] until it was my turn. I said, “I am Muhammad son of ʿAli...

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Do Women Have to Offer Taraweeh Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: What are the rulings regarding women and tarawih prayers? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Gracious Jazak Allah Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Tarawih is considered an emphasised prophetic practice (sunnah muakkadah) ritual...

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Is it Fard to offer the Lunar Eclipse Prayer?

By Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is it fard (mandatory) to offer the lunar eclipse prayer? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Offering prayer (salah) during a lunar eclipse is an emphasized prophetic practice (sunnah...

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