Completing the Quran during Ramadan
Assalamualaikum, Iftar Mubarak. There is no Hadith that explicitly mentions completing the Quran during Ramadan. However, there are Hadiths that encourage the practice of reciting the Quran frequently and the Prophet’s (PBUH) own practice during Ramadan serves as a strong example. Here are some relevant Hadiths: Abu Huraira reported: “The Prophet, peace and blessings be […]
Dates.
Ramadan Mubarak! As the crescent moon marks the beginning of this holy month, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to all the members of paysabil. Everyone who has contributed in one way or the other whatsoever, may Allah accept our duas and may he allow us to see the end […]
“Ramadan Wellness: Nourishing the Body and Soul”
Assalamualaikum! Jumuah Mubarak! How have we been? How have we been coping with life and of course, Ramadan preparations? May Allah grant us the ability to reach this month and may He make us make the best of it. Ameen. I know I’m not the only one excited about Ramadan, it’s really here. What do […]
Bilal Ibn Rabah
Assalamualaikum, and Jumuah Mubarak. Welcome back to the latest edition of the paysabil blog. Today, I’d like to talk about one of the most beautiful stories ever. Bilal ibn Rabah, also known as Bilal Al-Habashi, was an early convert to Islam and a prominent companion of Prophet Muhammad. His story stands as a testament to […]
Bonds, Attachements, And Curses
Assalamualaikum! Jumuah Mubarak. This topic is one that I’ve thought about a lot, and I always wondered what the exact ruling on things like this are. I mean, I grew up with the basic knowledge that hair extensions are completely not allowed for me to wear as a Muslim. I’ve never even questioned why, I […]
Salman Al Farisy
Assalamualaikum! Jumuah Mubarak, it’s been quite a while. I apologize for the silence, and promise to educate and entertain you with a lot of vast topics in the coming weeks, In shaa Allah. Today, we are going to learn about the The Seeker Of Truth. Salman Al-Farisi’s story is truly inspiring! He was a Persian […]
Abu Dhar Al Giffary
Assalamualaikum, it’s me again! I hope you’re having a wonderful Friday. A few weeks ago, when I was drafting today’s blog, I got the idea to try something new. A mini series of sorts. I’ll be using this medium to shed more light on the Companions of the Messenger, because there are a lot of […]
Our Identities
Assalamualaikum, who are you? I apologise if that question scared you, but it is one we have all heard, countless of times before. The identity of a human being is determined by their characteristics and what makes them, them. At least, that is what it is generally defined as. I do not believe in there […]
What is the ruling on listening to music, anyway?
Assalamualaikum, welcome back to our blog. Before anything else, I would like to throw out a question, which you can answer within yourself. Why do we listen to music, anyway? What makes these sounds supposedly so special, that we believe we cannot live without it? Music has always been a topic of debate among the […]
What Is Al-Riyaa?
Assalamualaikum, Juma’ah Mubarak and Welcome back. Let’s talk briefly about Al-Riyaa, also known as showing off or seeking validation. This is when we shift from doing good deeds for the sake of Allah. When we engage in Riyaa, our intentions become completely misguided. What used to be an act to seek Allah’s pleasure, or help […]