How do we attain Allah's love and stay clear of His wrath
The simple answer is -> do all that Allāh loves and stay away from all that He dislikes.
What does Allāh love?
And what does He dislike?
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Allāh loves:
“those who fear Him” [3 - 76]
“those who follow the Prophet” [3 - 31]
“those who do good” [3 - 134]
“those who uphold justice” [49 - 9]
“those who rely on Him” [3- 159]
“those who are firm…
Three-step remedy for marital problems
1. Leave off sins!
2. Sincere repentance!
3. Increase in good deeds!
That should solve the problem Insha'Allah. But if it doesn't, I recommend the following:
4. Trace the route cause and eliminate/minimise.
What triggers the beef?
Is it because you're spending more time on your phone than on your spouse? -> sort it out!
Are there topics which trigger beef? The "second…
I don't want any more kids!
Sheikh ibn Baaz rahimahullah was asked about a husband and wife who agree not to have children and whether this is allowed?
The Shaikh rahimahullaah responded: As long as the woman is able to bear children, this agreement is not permissible; because the Shari’ah requires that people give concern to bearing children and increasing the Ummah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Marry the child-bearing,…
The Ruling Of Viewing Cartoons For Children For Educational Purposes
Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan, may Allah preserve him, was asked on the ruling of allowing the children to watch cartoon shows for educational purposes.
The Shaykh, may Allah preserve him, replied by saying: “It is not permissible. It isn’t permissible to display cartoon shows for the children since it cultivates them upon evil matters and cultivates…
What to say when you see something that catches your attention
Sheikh ’Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh said:
If someone sees something he likes in his wealth, he should say:
⏺ما شاء الله لا قوة إلا بالله
'This is what Allāh has willed! There is no power except with Allāh,' like in the story of the companions of the two gardens when one of them said to the other:
﴿وَلَوۡلَاۤ إِذۡ دَخَلۡتَ جَنَّتَكَ قُلۡتَ مَا شَاۤءَ ٱللهُ…
Female Qur'ān teacher required to help fellow sisters improve their reading skills.
This is not a paid role. The incentive supercedes any financial gain:
'Uthmān ibn 'Affān (May Allāh be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,
((خيركم من تعلم القرآن وعلمه‏))
"The best amongst you is the one who learns the Qur'ān and teaches it." [Al-Bukhāri]
This was the same incentive that motivated Abū 'Abdirrahmān As-Sulami to continue holding regular Qur’ān classes in the Great…
Holding lengthy discussions during marriage meetings
Sheikh Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh said:
"...She is a stranger (ajnabiyyah) like any other woman in the market. This (speaking to a potential suitor for lengthy periods) is not permissible. The Sharia has exempted something from a matter that is forbidden. This is a rule that a student of knowledge must be aware of. If the shariah exempts something from a matter that…
Conditions for the legitimate gaze (النظرة الشرعية):
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy on him, states:
شروط جواز النظر إلى المرأة ستة:
"There are six conditions for the permissibility of looking at a woman (for the purpose of marriiage):
الأول: أن يكون بلا خلوة.
Firstly, it should be without seclusion.
الثاني: أن يكون بلا شهوة.
Secondly, it should not be accompanied with lust/desire, for if one looks…
Henna tattoo stickers prevent water from reaching the skin. It is, therefore, a must to remove them before making wuḍū. Sisters are advised to stick with the original Henna dye, as it does not affect
Concerning the ḥadīth: "The most despised of all ḥalāl affairs to Allāh is divorce"
Sheikh Abū Muhammad Abdulhamīd Al-Zu' korī -may Allāh grant him success said:
▪️This ḥadīth is NOT AUTHENTIC. Bukhārī and others have said it is defective.
▪️Divorce may be wājib at times, like, if the man engages in immoral acts, or if the husband is negligent in fulfilling his rights towards his wife, she can request a divorce.…