Author: Greg Carr (Abdullah Ismael)

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Rewards of Praying in the Mosques

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ This article aims to enumerate and explain some of the benefits of praying in mosques. Fiqh The nuances of this topic vary between the four Sunni schools of Islamic law. It is important to know your school's position on this topic. A … Continue reading Rewards of Praying in the Mosques →

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How to Help Someone with Schizophrenia and Bipolar: An Islamic Approach

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Please read this article on ontology and theology of healing in Islam as a pre-requisite to reading this one. Context: The context of this article is to help educate Muslims who have friends or family with mental health issues such as schizophrenia … Continue reading How to Help Someone with Schizophrenia and Bipolar: An Islamic Approach →

What is Islamic Healing?

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ What is Islamic healing? My attempt at briefly describing it: 1. Using various means of seeking Allah's ﷻ shifa. 2. Removing obstacles to receiving His shifa. 3. Seeking beneficial knowledge of the above two as well as our theological and ontological understanding … Continue reading What is Islamic Healing? →

Supplication: By Your Love for Me

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ From Dhu al-Nun al-Misri (Allah sanctify his secret): I was circumambulating (the Ka'ba) when I heart a sad voice from a woman clinging to the covering of the Ka'ba saying:"You know oh my beloved… the one I love, You know.The thinness of … Continue reading Supplication: By Your Love for Me →

Nawawi Hadith 46: Virtue of remembrance

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Hadith 46: Virtue of remembrance فضل الذكر Hadith 43-46 consist of the additions by imam Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī (rahimahu Allah). EnglishArabicAbdullah ibn Busr reported: A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, the laws of Islam are too many for me, so tell me … Continue reading Nawawi Hadith 46: Virtue of remembrance →

Nawawi Hadith 45: Reliance upon Allah

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Hadith 45: Reliance upon Allah التوكل على الله Hadith 43-46 consist of the additions by imam Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī (rahimahu Allah). EnglishArabicUmar ibn al-Khattab reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If you were to rely upon … Continue reading Nawawi Hadith 45: Reliance upon Allah →

Nawawi Hadith 44: Characteristics of hypocrisy

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Hadith 44: Characteristics of hypocrisy خصال المنافق Hadith 43-46 consist of the additions by imam Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī (rahimahu Allah). EnglishArabicAbdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are four signs that make someone a … Continue reading Nawawi Hadith 44: Characteristics of hypocrisy →

Nawawi Hadith 43: Discouragement of overeating

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Hadith 43: Discouragement of overeating كراهية كثرة الأكل Hadith 43-46 consist of the additions by imam Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī (rahimahu Allah). EnglishArabicAl-Miqdam ibn Ma’dikarib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The son of Adam cannot fill … Continue reading Nawawi Hadith 43: Discouragement of overeating →

Nawawi Hadith 42: Repentance

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Hadith 42: Repentance التوبة EnglishArabicOn the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say, “Allah the Almighty has said: ‘O Son of Adam, as long … Continue reading Nawawi Hadith 42: Repentance →