We spoke a little bit about the essence of ta’awwudh and what we are doing when we say “اعوذ” – taking protection in Allah (SWT) and getting refuge from our enemy. We mentioned that taking…
We have spoken about the virtues and significance of Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa and the region surrounding it. We have also spoken a little bit about what exactly we refer to when we say Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, or…
Welcome to this new series on the history of a land that is beloved in the heart of all Muslims. It is described as blessed and sacred. It is a land that Allah (AWJ) himself…
We have spoken a little bit about Ta’awwudh and what it is we are seeking protection from and why we need that protection. Shaytan will sometimes come and whisper thoughts into the chest of the…
Seeking Refuge Against the Open Enemy Ta’awwudh is something that Allah (SWT) has commanded us to do before we recite the Qur’an. Before we recite the Qur’an, we recite “اعوذ باللہ من الشیطن الرجیم.”. Allah…
There are two questions that need to be answered in regards to Ta’awwudh: the first is, “Why is Shaytan referred to as ‘Rajeem’? We refer to him as this in “اعوذ باللہ من الشیطن الرجیم”,…
We are now jumping a few centuries ahead. It is the sixth century, AD, and Arabs have become very well populated in and around Makkah. The house that was established by Ibrahim (AS) have become…
Welcome to this series in which we will focus on the most important place on earth. This is that house of Allah that Allah (SWT) has designated solely and exclusively for him and his worship.…
The next portion of our discussion of Bayt Al-Maqdis and Al-Quds has a great deal to do with one family, and that is the family of Ya’qub (AS). It would be good to familiarize ourselves…
We have started the discussion on “بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم.” The first thing that arises is the “ba” of “bismillah.” The ba is what we call a preposition in the Arabic language – it is…
Ibrahim (AS)’s life began in what is now known as Iraq, in the Mesopotamian region. After inviting his people and the incident of the fire caused by people not accepting his invitation, Ibrahim (AS) starts…
Musa (AS) and his people have been rescued from Fir’Awn. As they are coming out of this situation, they see a group of people that are worshipping idols. They have just seen the power and…
Sayyid Hajar and sayyid Isma’il (AS) have now started living in this town of Makkah. Isma’il (AS) is still a young boy and, at some point, a nomadic tribe by the name of Jurhum happened…
Allah (SWT) has given the command to Ibrahim (AS) to construct Bayt-Allah with his son Isma’il (AS). The father and son join together in this noble effort and special project. While the location and the…
We are now entering the time in which the 40 years of wandering about, lost in the desert is coming to an end. During this time, as previously mentioned, Harun (AS) and Musa (AS) have…