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Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 19-22

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Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 19-22   It is narrated on the authority of ('Abdullah) son of Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (may peace of Allah be upon him) said:   (The superstructure of) al-Islam is raised on five (pillars), i. e. the oneness of Allah, the establishment of prayer, payment of Zakat, the, fast of Ramadan, Pilgrimage (to Mecca). A person said (to 'Abdullah b. Umar the narrator): Which of the two precedes the other-Pilgrimage or the fasts of Rarnadan? Upon this he (the narrator) replied: No (it is not the Pilgrimage first) but the fasts of Ramadan precede the Pilgrimage. ( Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 19 )   It is narrated on the authority of ('Abdullah) son of 'Umar, that the Prophet (may peace of Allah be upon him) said:   (The superstructure of) al-Islam is raised on five (pillars), i. e. Allah (alone) should be worshipped, and (all other gods) beside Him should be (categorically) denied. Establishment of prayer, the payment of...

Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 12-18

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Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 12-18   It is narrated on the authority of Abu Ayyub Ansari that once during the journey of the Prophet (may peace of Allah be upon him) a bedouin appeared before him and caught hold of the nosestring of his she-camel and then said, Messenger of Allah (or Muhammad), inform me about that which takes me near to Paradise and draws me away from the Fire (of Hell). He (the narrator) said:   The Prophet (ﷺ) stopped for a while and cast a glance upon his companions and then said: He was afforded a good opportunity (or he had been guided well). He (the Holy Prophet) addressing the bedouin said: (Repeat) whatever you have uttered. He (the bedouin) repeated that. Upon this the Apostle (ﷺ) remarked: The deed which can draw you near to Paradise and take you away from Hell is, that you worship Allah and associate none with Him, and you establish prayer and pay Zakat, and do good to your kin. After having uttered these words, the Prophet asked the bedoui...
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  Surah Al-Burūj   In The Name Of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   By the heaven, holding the big stars. ( Quran Surah Al-Burūj 85:1 )   And by the Promised Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection); ( Quran Surah Al-Burūj 85:2 )   And by the witnessing day (i.e. Friday), and by the witnessed day [i.e. the day of 'Arafat (Hajj) the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah]; ( Quran Surah Al-Burūj 85:3 )   Cursed were the people of the ditch (the story of the Boy and the King). ( Quran Surah Al-Burūj 85:4 )   Fire supplied (abundantly) with fuel, ( Quran Surah Al-Burūj 85:5 )   When they sat by it (fire), ( Quran 85:6 )   And they witnessed what they were doing against the believers (i.e. burning them). ( Quran 85:7 )   They had nothing against them, except that they believed in Allah, the All-Mighty, Worthy of all Praise! ( Quran 85:8 )   Who, to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth! And A...

Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn

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  Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn   In The Name Of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Woe to Al-Mutaffifin [those who give less in measure and weight (decrease the rights of others)], ( Quran Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn 83:1 )   Those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, demand full measure, ( Quran Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn 83:2 )   And when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due. ( Quran Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn 83:3 )   Think they not that they will be resurrected (for reckoning), ( Quran Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn 83:4 )   On a Great Day, ( Quran Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn 83:5 )   The Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)? ( Quran 83:6 )   Nay! Truly, the Record (writing of the deeds) of the Fujjar (disbelievers, sinners, evil-doers and wicked) is (preserved) in Sijjin. ( Quran 83:7 )   And what will make you know what Sijjin ...

Surah Al-Qamar

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  Surah Al-Qamar   In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate   The Hour (of Judgment) is nigh, and the moon is cleft asunder. ( Quran Surah Al-Qamar 54:1 )   But if they see a Sign, they turn away, and say, "This is (but) transient magic." ( Quran Surah Al-Qamar 54:2 )   They reject (the warning) and follow their (own) lusts but every matter has its appointed time. ( Quran Surah Al-Qamar 54:3 )   There have already come to them Recitals wherein there is (enough) to check (them), ( Quran 54:4 )   Mature wisdom;- but (the preaching of) Warners profits them not. ( Quran 54:5 )   Therefore, (O Prophet,) turn away from them. The Day that the Caller will call (them) to a terrible affair, ( Quran 54:6 )   They will come forth,- their eyes humbled - from (their) graves, (torpid) like locusts scattered abroad, ( Quran 54:7 )   Hastening, with eyes transfixed, towards the Caller!- "Hard is this Day!", the Unbelievers wi...

Unveiling Surah Al-Hajj: A Profound Exploration of Faith, Ritual, and the Divine Journey

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  Surah Al-Hajj ,  the 22nd chapter  of  the Holy Quran , stands as a majestic pillar within the Islamic faith. Its title, translating to “ The Pilgrimage ,” immediately evokes the sacred journey to Mecca, Hajj. However,  Surah Al-Hajj  offers a profound exploration that extends far beyond the rituals themselves. It delves into the very essence of faith, reminding us of our accountability, the nature of existence, and the purpose woven into the tapestry of our creation ( Quran 22:56 ). The sovereignty on that Day will be that of Allah (the one Who has no partners). He will judge between them. So those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism) and did righteous good deeds will be in Gardens of delight (Paradise).  ( Quran 22:56 ) A Structured Revelation: Laying the Foundation Comprised of 78 verses revealed in Medina after the Prophet’s (PBUH) migration,  Surah Al-Hajj  falls under the classification of Madani Surahs. The openi...