HOW TO TAKE GHUSL (RITUAL BATHE) IN ISLAM

Ghusl(Ritual bathe) means Bathing of the whole body without leaving any spot.

Ghusl is mandatory for any adult Muslim after having ;

1. sexual intercourse even without the release of semen.
2. discharge of semen, through stimulation or wet dream.
3. (Haidoh) completion of the menstrual cycle, or (Istihaadoh) irregular bleeding.
4. (Ghuslu Niffas) Post Natal bleeding after birth, and ghuslu mayyit(washing the dead Muslim).

The Importance of Prayer

 

What is the Importance of Prayer ?.

The importance of prayer in Islam cannot be understated. It is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned after mentioning the testimony of faith, by which one becomes a Muslim. It was made obligatory upon all the prophets and for all peoples. Allah has declared its obligatory status under majestic circumstances. For example, when Allah spoke directly to Moses, He said:

"And I have chosen you, so listen to that which is inspired to you. Verily, I am Allah! There is none worthy of worship but I, so worship Me and offer prayer perfectly for My remembrance." 

[Taha 13-14]

Similarly, the prayers were made obligatory upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during his ascension to heaven. Furthermore, when Allah praises the believers, such as in the beginning of surah al-Muminoon, one of the first descriptions He states is their adherence to the prayers.

Once a man asked the Prohpet (peace be upon him) about the most virtuous deed. The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated that the most virtuous deed is prayer. The man asked again and again. The first three times, the Prophet (peace be upon him) again answered, "The prayer," then on the fourth occasion he stated, "Jihad in the way of Allah." [This is form a hadith recorded by Ahmad and ibn Hibban. According to al-Albani, the hadith is hasan. Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Albani, Sahih al-Targheeb wa al-Tarheeb (Beirut: al-Maktab al-Islami, 1982), vol. 1, p. 150]. The importance of prayer is

THE BENEFITS OF POLYGAMY AND THE DANGERS IN OPPOSING IT

A man asked Sheikh Ibn Baz during a program in the sahoor of one of the last ten nights of Ramadan (1408 A.H)

He asked: O Sheikh! whenever I tell my wife about my intention to marry a second wife, she normally threatens me that she will pack her load and leave the house. Please, how will you advise me and her?

Ten Things to Increase One's Love of Allah ﷻ

Below are the ten things to do to increase one's love of Allah as said by Ibn al-Qayyim, Rahimahullah.

Ibn al-Qayyim – may Allaah have mercy upon him– says:

“The reasons which cause mahabbah (love) of Allah ﷻ to develop, are ten:

1. Reciting the Qur‘an, reflecting and understanding its meaning and its intent.
2. Drawing closer to Allah ﷻ  through optional deeds, after fulfilling the obligatory duties.