Islamic Rulings

A guide on the Islamic manners for eating and drinking

Allah made Zakah compulsory on the wealth of a believer as a test of their sincerity. The believer has full conviction that it is Fard and they know Zakah is the third pillar of Islam. It is a pillar of Islam- not a virtuous option – without which a believer’s Deen will collapse.

An advice to the generality of Muslims in non-Muslim lands such as Britain concerning the start of Ramadân and 'Id al-Fitr

There are in Islâm, certain ettiquettes upon anyone who marries and wishes to consummate his marriage with his wife. Most Muslims today, even those who exert themselves in Islamic worship, have either neglected or become totally ignorant of these Islamic etiquettes.

(A condition) that which must be fulfill. It is a condition wherein its benefit and worth are returned. Examples are stipulations wherein he (vows) not to remove her from her residence or land, or that he will not travel with her (to foreign lands), or that he will not take another wife while with her. All of these are conditions that he would be bound to fulfilling (if he agreed to them before cohabitation). If he does not honour the stipulations she is granted the ability (and right) to annul the marriage (at her will).

Taken from the Book: Celebrations in Islam - Islaam teaches Muslims how to celebrate the `Eeds. On these days, the Muslims take a bath and wear their best clothes. Even though fasting is not permitted on the `Eed days, yet, the major part of the celebration is not eating or drinking - rather, it is a prayer that brings Muslims together to remember Allah's bounties and celebrate His glory and greatness. The `Eeds and their celebration in Islaam carry a distinctive meaning and spirit. They are totally different from the celebrations in other nations and cultures.

Taken From the Book Minhaj al-Muslim Vol.2: From the wisdom of Zakat-ul-Fitr is that it purifies the fasting soul from the effects of useless, non-beneficial speech (or acts) and obscene speech (or behavior). Likewise, it keeps the poor and needy people from having to beg on the day of ‘Eid.

Friday Sermon from the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, on 17th Shawwaal 1421AH: Seeking for pure earnings is compulsory rather, an incontrovertible issue among the Muslims. Happiness in this world and safety in the hereafter depend on good sayings and deeds, and clean earnings

A man came to the Prophet ‎ﷺ and said : O Messenger of Allah, direct me to an act which, if I do it, [will cause] Allah to love me and the people to love me. So he ‎ﷺ said : Renounce the world and Allah will love you, and renounce what the people possess and the people