Muslims & Non-Muslim Feasts
Islam places great importance on kind treatment and social ties, not to mention one’s family and friends. On what conditions can a Muslim join non-Muslims during holiday seasons?
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Ramadan’s First Night: Open the Gates of Blessings
What virtues does the first night of Ramadan have? At whom will Allah look in that blessed night? Why? What did the Prophet say about it?
Making the Most of Tarawih this Ramadan
Because Tarawih is something that most of us will engage in for a couple of hours each night in Ramadan, it is important that we try to maximize the benefit we can reap from it so that it becomes more than just a nightly habit; rather, it becomes a conscious action that allows us to interact with the Qur'an as we stand in prayer.
All About Ramadan 1439-2018
In this Special Folder (All About Ramadan), we will focus on fasting and its related issues.
Prayers of the Pious (1): The Best of My Days
In the first episode of the Prayers of the Pious series, Sheikh Omar Suleiman considers the righteous du`a' that Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) made at the end of his lifetime.
Prayers of the Pious (2): His Door Is Always Open
In today’s episode of Prayers of the Pious, Sheikh Omar Suleiman examines the importance of persistent du`a', like that of Habiba Al-Adawiya, and how to get personal with Allah.
Prayers of the Pious (3): A Covenant with Allah
Sheikh Omar Suleiman discusses the power of making covenants with Allah through the prayer of `Abdullah ibn Mas`ud, and the sincerity covenant can bring to your own du`a'.
Prayers of the Pious (4): Enormity of My Sins vs. His Mercy
In this episode pf Prayers of the Pious, we observe the du`a' of a complicated character, Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, and how we can improve the quality of our du`a's as when asking for forgiveness from Allah
Prayers of the Pious (5): The Hand That Kills Me
A du`a' can make even the most unlikely circumstances occur, such as in the case of Omar (may Allah be pleased with him) and his martyrdom.
Prayers of the Pious (6): The Highest Companionship in the Highest Garden
Today’s episode is about the sincere du'a of `Abdullah ibn Mas`ud, on the beautiful occasion when the Prophet listened to his prayers to be among his companions.
Prayers of the Pious (7): O Allah, You Know That I Love You
Today’s episode covers the du`a' of Hudhaifa ibn Al-Yaman, whose love of Allah (Exalted be He) inspires us to love Him and ask Him for his love.
Ramadan in the Prophetic Sunnah
Learn about the virtuous month of Ramadan, its goodness, and unmatched blessings from the Prophet’s Sunnah and make best use of and get ready for the Holly Month…
Prayers of the Pious (8): The Precious Prayer of A Mother
Sheikh Omar Suleiman identifies a du`a' by Asmaa' bint Abi Bakr for her son, illustrating the power of du`a' from mothers and those who are oppressed.
Prayers of the Pious (9): The Greed of the Soul
In today’s episode, Sheikh Omar Suleiman talks about the supplication of `Abdulrahman ibn `Auf, one of the richest men at the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and how to refrain from the temptations of greed ourselves.
Prayers of the Pious (10): A Prayer More Powerful Than the Wind
This episode discusses a du`a' that Ibrahim Ibn Adham made upon bearing witness to Allah's power, and how it may help us to frame difficult situations in more positive light.
Managing Ramadan with Your Non-Muslim Family
Living with your non-Muslim family as a new Muslim poses many different challenges and in my experience, Ramadan is one of the biggest challenges.
The challenges of course vary from family to family, but can be particularly challenging if they aren't open to your new-found faith or to certain aspects of it.
Prayers of the Pious (11): Don’t Punish a Tongue of Praise
Today’s du`a' from Imam Ibn Al-Jawzi encourages us to do good and to share knowledge, then invoke Allah (Exalted be He) with our good deeds in prayer.
Ramadan 2018: Longest Fasting Times around the World
The video shows the countries and places around the world where fasting time is long.
Prayers of the Pious (12): Don’t Make an Example out of Me
Sheikh Omar Suleiman relates yesterday's du`a' to the prayer of another great man. Where Ibn Al-Jawzi worried his students would not find him in paradise, Al-Mutarraf Ibn Abdullah worried he would be made into a bad example for others.
Prayers of the Pious (13): A Station of Patience Without Trial
In today’s episode, Sheikh Omar Suleiman covers the prayer of Salaam Ibn Mutee', whose du`a' encourages us to have faith that Allah is capable of granting you the best of this life and the next.