Therefore, it is befitting for a person to fast a lot during [the month of] Sha’baan, following the example of the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ
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Celebrating the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj-2
Visit our YouTube channel for more Questioner: Does the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj have a special virtue that requires a specific type of worship? Response: It has no special virtue, and nothing has been authentically reported from the Prophet ﷺ nor from his companions concerning it. And [note that] more than ten years passed for […]
The night He ﷺ led all the Prophets in prayer
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: May Allaah reward you with goodness. He says: Noble Shaykh, some people of doubt raise an objection regarding the hadeeth of al-Israa (the night journey). They ask: How could the Prophet ﷺ lead the Prophets in prayer when they are in their graves? And how could he greet […]
Authenticity of al-Mi’raaj
Visit our YouTube channel for more Questioner: There are some people who say that the Messenger ﷺ was taken on the Night Journey (al-Israa) but was not taken on the Ascension (al-Mi’raaj) to the heavens. And that is because al-Israa is mentioned in the Noble Qur.aan, while al-Mi’raaj is not mentioned. [So] what is your […]
Is 27th Rajab the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj?
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: May Allaah be good to you. Tonight is the 27th night [of Rajab], and there are those who believe this night is the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj (the night journey and ascension). [So] is there any guidance regarding this, may Allaah protect and preserve you? Response: al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj […]
What Allaah commanded us with in Rajab
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Sa’d al-‘Ateeq said: Rajab is a sacred month. Allaah has commanded us in this month to perform a great act of worship. What is it? Should we perform Hajj? There is no Hajj in it. Should we perform ‘Umrah? Some people perform ’Umrah, but it is not proven […]
The Sacred Months, and the Virtues of Rajab?
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: This is a question in which the questioner asks: “What are the Sacred Months, and has anything been mentioned regarding the virtues of the month of Rajab?” Response: The Sacred Months are Dhul-Qi’dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab. Three of them are consecutive – Dhul-Qi’dah, Dhul-Hijjah, and Muharram – […]
Singling out Rajab for specific acts of worship
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: What is the ruling on singling out the month of Rajab for specific types of worship, such as fasting, night prayers, and Zakaah? [And] may Allaah protect and preserve you. Response: No authentic hadeeth has been narrated regarding this. It (Rajab) is [simply] one of the Sacred Months. […]
Exchanging congratulatory messages and good wishes at Christmas
With the advent of this calendar month begin the Christmas celebrations and festivals of the Christians. [So] what is the ruling regarding participating in their celebrations – either taking part or attending them, or exchanging gifts or congratulatory messages [and good wishes]?
Don’t make an issue of every little thing
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibraaheem al-Muhaymeed said: I am approaching 70; between me and 70 is [but] a year. If you were to ask me: ‘What is your advice to every Muslim?’ – listen to this, it is [just] one word: Overlook things as much as you are able. Don’t make a […]