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The Ruling on Praying Sunnah After Missing the Congregational Prayer – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen

Question: A man missed the fajr prayer with the congregation. Does he pray the Raatibah [the Sunnah] or the obligation knowing that the congregation has left? Answer: “He precedes the Raatibah over the obligation because the Sunnah of fajr is before the obligation. Even if the congregants have left the Masjid” [Majmoo’ al-Fatawa wa Rasaail question no. 868] Translated by…

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Benefits on Happiness

Allah says: مَنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا مِنْ ذَكَرٍ أَوْ أُنْثَى وَهُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهُ حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he (or she) is a true believer (of Islamic Monotheism) verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision) [16:97] Hafidh Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said: الحياة الطيبة تشمل وجوه…

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The Ruling on Dyeing Hair – Shaikh Bin Baz

Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah was asked: Question: Is dyeing the hair lawful or unlawful? Answer: “If it is pure black, then it is not allowed for both men or women. If he dyes using yellow or green or other than that, then there is no harm. However, the Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited pure black. He said (ﷺ): غيروا هذا الشيب، وجنبوه…

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Benefits Regarding Lightning

1. Lightning is radiant light. Hafidh Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said: “Allah states that He has full power over al-Barq (lighting), which is the bright radiant light that originates from within clouds” [Tafsir Ibn Kathir surah R’ad] 2. Lightning is what Ra’d [the Angel known as Thunder] carries with him Imam al-Qurtubi rahimahullah said: فروي عن علي وابن مسعود وابن عباس…

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