Chapter 81
Undesirability of Aspiring for Office

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"That home of the Hereafter (i.e., Jannah), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing

The Ruling on the Iqamah for Women

Question:

Is there an Iqamah for women when they gather to perform prayers?
Answer:

If they call an Iqamah, there is no objection to it, and if they leave it, there is no sin upon them, because the Athan and th

Afflictions and the End of the World

Volume 9, Book 88, Number 172:

Narrated Asma':

The Prophet said, "I will be at my Lake-Fount (Kauthar) waiting for whoever will come to me. Then some people will be taken away from me whereupon I will say,

A Condition in Marriage

Question:

Some guardians impose as a condition on their daughters husbands at the time of making the marriage contract that they must allow their wives to continue their education, and to work after graduation. Is this co

What are the types of Murji'ah?

Question:

What are the types of the Murji'ah? Please also mention their statements with regards to the issues of eemaan.
Answer:

The Murji'ah are of four types:
ONE: Those who say that eemaan is merely knowledge (m

Chapter 33
Benevolent Treatment towards Orphans, Girls, the Weak, the Poor and the Humble Persons

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"And lower your wings for the believers (be courteous to the fellow-believers)". (15:88)

"And keep yourself (O Muhammad (

Chapter 35
Husband's rights concerning his Wife

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means. There

The Ruling on reciting the Verses of Prostration in the Quiet Prayers

Question:

What is the ruling on reciting a Verse in which there is a prostration in the quiet prayers, such as Zuhr prayer or Asr prayer?
Answer:

It is disliked for the Imam t

The Book of Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah)

INTRODUCTION

Marriage is a social institution as old as the human race itself. It may be defined as a relation between a man and a woman which is recognised by custom or law and involves certain rights and du

Chapter 182
The Merit of Recitation of the Noble Qur'an in a Pleasant Voice

1004. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of AllAh (PBUH) saying, "Allah does not listen so attentively to anything as He listens