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 [...]

Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radiyallaahu ‘anhu) The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) never criticized any food (presented him), but he would eat it if he liked it; otherwise, he would leave it (without expressing his dislike). Sahih Al-Bukhari  Volume 4  No.764

Narrated by Ubada bin As Samit (Radhiallaho anho): Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said,  "Whoever gets up at night and says: ‘La ilaha il-lallah Wahdahu la Sharika lahu Lahu-l-mulk, waLahu-l-hamd wahuwa ‘ala kullishai’in Qadir. Alhamdulil-lahi wa subhanal-lahi wa la-ilaha il-lal-lah wa-l-lahu akbar wala hawla Wala Quwata il-la-bil-lah.’ (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah. [...]

Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) said: ‘When a man dies and his relatives are busy in funeral, there stands an extremely handsome man by his head. When the dead body is shrouded, that man gets in between the shroud and the chest of the deceased. When after the burial, the people return home, 2 angels, Munkar and [...]