Question: Assalamu alaikoum wa Rahmatuh Allahi wa Barakatuh dear sheikh, after this greeting, I would like you to help me in finding an answer to the matter of supplication (dua'a)... it is mentioned in the Holy Quran that Allah سبحانه وتعالى responds to the supplication (dua'a) of the person if he supplicates to Him سبحانه … Continue reading Q&A: The Tangible Effect of Duaa
Category: Aqeedah
Q&A: Collection of the Holy Qur’an, The Seven Recitations and Tafsir of the Ayah: “While Allah created you and that which you do”
The following is a draft translation of a collection of Questions asked to the Scholar Shekh Ata'a Abu Rashta. Questions: Dear Brother, Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu 1. In the book Ash-Shaksiyah 3 (Islamic Personality Volume III), under the topic "The First Evidence – The Book", under the point "Fourth" it says: "The research on it … Continue reading Q&A: Collection of the Holy Qur’an, The Seven Recitations and Tafsir of the Ayah: “While Allah created you and that which you do”
Q&A: About Dua’a (supplication)
The following is the translation of an Arabic Q&A from the website of Sheikh Ata' Abu Rashta. Question: Discussion took place at a meeting on the subject of prayer, particularly what has been mentioned in the book "Concepts of HT" at page no. 57 and 58… so, it is stated: Is supplication (Dua'a) is an action … Continue reading Q&A: About Dua’a (supplication)
Islam and the Arabic Language
Language plays a pivotal role in any given society. Not only is it a means by which individuals communicate with each other, but it is the medium through which a society's core beliefs and values are expressed. It is these beliefs and values which subsequently lead to the establishment of its whole structure and from … Continue reading Islam and the Arabic Language
Ajal (Lifespan) – In depth
The following is a translation from Arabic. As for the issue of death, it is the same like the issue of sustenance (rizq). The one who brings life (al-muhyee) and causes death (al-mumeet) is Allah (swt); and life (al-hayaah) and death (al-mawt) are in the hand of Allah (swt). Allah (swt) has informed us by … Continue reading Ajal (Lifespan) – In depth
The importance of thinking about death
The following is a translated article from Arabic that appeared in al-Waie Magazine. The rising of the sun reminds of Sakhr, I remember him at every sunset, If it were not for the number of those weeping around me, for their brothers, I surely would have killed myself, they do not cry for anyone as … Continue reading The importance of thinking about death
Definition of the Quran
It is necessary to define the Quran, from this definition we will know what is allowed to be read in prayer and what is not. What is a proof in Hukm Shari and what is not. Also it will tell us what will make somebody a Kafir by denying and what does not constitute disbelief. … Continue reading Definition of the Quran
Are you ready to die tomorrow?
We think in detail about certain things, typically things that interest us or which we are directly facing. So football fanatics spend time in following up the latest football news, whose playing who, whose been bought and by which team, etc. People into music would know about the latest chart hits, the top ten, what … Continue reading Are you ready to die tomorrow?
Understanding the subject of Al Qada wal Qadar
The following is a transcript of a discussion presented on this subject and therefore may not be gramatically acurate. The subject of al Qada wal Qadar is a subject that engaged Muslims in a massive debate throughout the centuries, for this reason it is impossible to cover all aspects of this discussion in today’s presentation. … Continue reading Understanding the subject of Al Qada wal Qadar
Comprehensiveness of The Islamic ‘Aqeedah
One of the most critical and essential aspects of the Islamic ‘aqeedah is its comprehensiveness. The ‘aqeedah provides practical solutions for all problems that can arise in any aspect of life. On the individual level, the ‘aqeedah provides a definitive answer to all of the fundamental questions of human existence and gives clear concepts on … Continue reading Comprehensiveness of The Islamic ‘Aqeedah