Sponsoring an orphan is one of the righteous deeds which Islam encourages us to do and tells us are among the means of entering Paradise and indeed of attaining the highest positions therein.  There is sufficient encouragement for the believer to do these actions in the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah [...]

Asma, daughter of ‘Amais, reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, asked her, "Shall I tell you words that you may say in times of pain or distress? They are, ‘Allah, Allah, Rabbi la ushriku bihi shai’an (Allah, Allah, my Lord, I associate none with Him)." Another narration says that these words should be said [...]

It is Sunnah to make supplications while going to the mosque. The following are examples of such supplications: Umm Salamah reports: "When the Messenger of Allah left the house he would say: ‘In the name of Allah, I put my trust in Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee lest I stray or be [...]

After the Adhan, one should make individual supplications, as that is the time when they will most likely be accepted. Anas reported that the Prophet (PBUH), said, "A supplication made between the Adhan and the Iqamah is not rejected." As to the authenticity of this report, it is related by Abu Dawud, an-Nasa’i, and at-Tirmidhi, who called [...]

Narrated by Anas bin Malik (Radiyallaahu ‘anhu): Allah’s Apostle (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Do not hate one another, nor be jealous of one another; and do not desert one another, but O Allah’s worshipers! Be Brothers! And it is unlawful for a Muslim to desert his brother Muslim (and not to talk to him) for more than [...]

O believers! If you help the cause of Allah, He will help you and establish your feet firmly. Surah 47.Muhammad , Verse 7 (47:7) ———- Surely the charitable men and the charitable women, and those who give a goodly loan to Allah, shall be repaid manifold, and also be given a liberal reward [...]

Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi’raj - The Miraculous Night Journey from Makkah to the Farthest Mosque in Jerusalem, and the Ascent through the Spheres of Heavens. The last days of the Makkan phase of the Prophet’s life are noted for alternate fortunes ranging between two extremes: gradual success and continual persecution. However, glimpses of propitious lights were [...]

An-Nur (Surah 24) Verse 54 narrates: Say: "Obey Allah and obey the Rasool. If you do not, the Rasool is still under obligation to fulfill his duty, as you are under obligation to fulfill yours; and if you obey him, you shall be rightly guided. Note it well that the responsibility of the Rasool is [...]

39:54 Turn in repentance to your Rabb, and submit to Him before there comes to you the scourge: for then, there shall be none to help you.   39:55 Follow the best way that is revealed to you by your Rabb before the scourge comes to you all of a sudden while you do not even perceive [...]