Entries by Ahmed D.

A Day in Madina (Part 3) – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this third part of the series A Day in Madina by Shaykh Faid, he begins by describing the night in Madina. When Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) came to Madina, he changed everything. This included the culture and people’s attitude toward one another. The people’s understandings and perspective changed. The Prophet […]

Retracing the Hijra (Part 3) – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

Through the Hijra (migration) Allah supported the prophetic message. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) called people to Allah because he loved them and wanted good for them. The people didn’t appreciate it. This rejection of the prophetic message was one of the causes to make hijra (migration). When the command came down […]

Retracing the Hijra (Part 2) – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said continues speaking on the Hijra (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). During the Hijra people suffered a lot. Making Hijra is the way of the prophets. Many companions suffered in Makka after living a very comfortable lifestyle prior to accepting Islam. Allah opens doors […]

How to Deal With In-Laws?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can you give some advice on developing good social relationships with in-laws, especially when they ( seem to) come with a lot of cultural baggage? Answer The key is being expressive in one’s husn al-khuluq (excellence of conduct and character), upholding respect and appreciation, and being careful not to […]

To the Rulings of Looking Apply to Pictures and Television?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do the rulings of looking apply to someone looking at people in pictures and on television? Answer Yes, one cannot deliberately look at that which is impermissible to look at, in print or electronically. And Allah alone gives success. [Shaykh] Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying […]