Recurring celebrations (national holidays, birthdays, anniversaries) are not celebrated in Islam. The Muslims have two (2) celebrations: Eid al-Fitr (which immediately follows Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (which is when the Hajj is, 2 Islamic months after the first Eid). You can also treat Friday like a celebration as it is a blessed day. Let me share my evidences for this: Anas ibn Malik reported:...
The Context A sister posted to our sub bemoaning the Hoor al-‘Ayn that men receive in Jannah. This unmarried, unengaged, single sister talked about how she spent hours crying some days, thinking how her husband will have hooris if he enters Jannah. The Response Sister, it seems to me you have a fundamental flaw in your understanding of a few key concepts related to both life and the...
The Context A sister posted to the our sub about some abuse she suffered in the past, which has lasting trauma and mental health concerns for her in the present. Was she obligated to tell any suitors about this? Should she keep it to herself? Another component of her post was about revealing her abuser, who seemed to have turned a new leaf and changed their ways completely—did this fall...
Abu Hurairah reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Take up good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly even if they are few."
The Context A sister posted to our sub about feeling low and becoming mired in periods of low imaan. She mentioned that she didn’t used to feel this way before. The Advice Burn out is real, yes. There is no need to overwhelm ourselves with too much or force ourselves to do more than we’re able. At the same time, we should not become lazy or negligent—especially with regards to the...
The Context A revert sister made a post about her feelings when she thought about her non-Muslim family, and how upsetting it was that they wouldn’t go to Jannah. The Response Guidance Is Up To Allah Alone Firstly, we must say with all the love in the world: it is not for you to say that your family will never be guided to the truth. Even RasoolAllah (ﷺ) was not allowed to make a statement...
What follows is a brief rundown of what I know can constitute protection from afflictions of the unseen, which I’ve gleaned from authentic sources and speakers over the years. At the end, I’ve shared my resources and encourage everyone reading to explore them to get a better, more holistic understanding of the subject matter. Don’t take my word alone, take from where I took. Of...
Narrated Al-Qasim: A’ishah (radhiAllah anha) said, "We set out with the sole intention of performing Hajj and when we reached Sarif, (a place six miles from Mecca) I got my menses. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to me while I was weeping. He said ‘What is the matter with you? Have you got your menses?’ I replied, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘This is a thing which...
A user commented: Mahr yes. Wali no. In Hanafi law, a woman is fully authorized to give herself in nikah without a wali. In fact that is presently the law in Pakistan. A man and a woman can go to oath councilor and register consent in the presence of two witnesses who are already there and it will be considered legal by Islamic law in total absence of a Wali. Other three schools make it mandatory...
It’s a constant battle. One of the things I love to do is watch some videos which show the humility of our esteemed scholars. Really helps put a person in their place. Shaykh ar-Raslaan Shaykh bin Baaz Reprimands Praise The other thing to do is avoid listening to praise of yourself. If you hear someone praise you, forbid or discourage it, because this person is harming you. How? It is...