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The Essential Conditions and Pillars of Salah for a Valid Prayer
1. The Conditions and Pillars of Salah: Understand the Essential Elements Required for a Valid Prayer Salah is the cornerstone of a Muslim’s faith, serving as a direct link between the worshipper and Allah (SWT). Understanding the conditions and pillars of Salah is crucial for ensuring that our prayers are valid and accepted. Conditions of Salah Before performing Salah, certain conditions must be met: Purity (Taharah): The body, clothing, and place of prayer must be free from impurities. Performing Wudu (ablution) is essential unless one requires Ghusl (full body ritual purification). Covering the Awrah: Modest clothing is required, covering the...
Continue Reading25 Timeless Lessons Adults Can Learn from Children for Personal and Spiritual Growth
In the journey of learning and personal growth, adults can indeed gain profound insights from the innate qualities of children. As Imam Shāfi’īe (may Allāh have mercy upon him) wisely noted: تَعَلَّمْ فَلَيْسَ الْمَرْءُ يُوْلَدُ عَالِماً وَلَيْسَ أَخُوْ عِلْمٍ كَمَنْ هُوَ جَاهِلُ “Acquire knowledge, for verily no human is born learned and surely the educated and uneducated cannot be equal.” Imam Suyūṭī (may Allāh’s mercy be with him) highlighted five qualities in children that, if adopted by adults in their relationship with their Rabb, could elevate them to the status of Awliyaa (friends of Allah). 1. Trust in Sustenance لَا...
Continue ReadingWhy You May Be Missing Out on Knowledge
Reasons for Being Deprived of Knowledge Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:One is deprived of knowledge due to six reasons: Not Asking QuestionsThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The cure for ignorance is questioning" (Sunan Abi Dawood 336, Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2859). Not Listening WellThe Quran advises, "So give good news to My servants who listen to the speech and follow the best of it" (Quran 39:17-18). Not Understanding WellAllah says, "Indeed, in that are signs for a people who reason" (Quran 16:12). Proper understanding requires reflection and reasoning. Lack of MemorizationThe Prophet ﷺ said: "May Allah make radiant the man who has...
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