This sermon was delivered on the Ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, 10 A.H. (623AD) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat in Mecca. It was the occasion of annual rites of Hajj. It is also known as the Farewell Pilgrimage. After praising and thanking Allah the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) began…
If you contemplate over the origin of anything in this world, it will surely lead you back to Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala). Everything is a sign that points towards Him.
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Illuminated Manuscript, Koran, Incipit, Walters Art Museum, Ms W.563, fol. 9b by Walters Art Museum Illuminated Manuscripts on Flickr.
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What to say if something happens to please you or to displease you?
When something pleased the Prophet (SWS) he would say;
-Alhamdu lillaahil-lathee bini-matihi tatimmus-saalihat. -(Praise to Allah Who by His blessings all good things are perfected).
When something happened that displeased him, he used to say;
-Alhumdu lilaahil ‘alaa kulli haal. -(Praise is to Allah in all circumstances).
[Bukhari 7/163 Muslim2/980]
Koran, made in North Africa or Spain in the 12th century (source).
The purplish color of the parchment is a result of mildew damage.
I’m in love with this.
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Question: When I begin to pray, I am afflicted by a kind of whispering and thoughts, and sometimes I do not know what I have recited, nor how many Rakahs I have prayed. Please tell me what I should do.
Answer: It is prescribed for the worshipper - man or woman - to approach…
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