13 Virtues of Qurbānī (Ritual Animal Sacrifice During ʿEīd Al-Aḍḥā)

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By Muftī Riḍa Al-Ḥaq Adapted into English by Yūsuf Badāt وَالْبُدْنَ جَعَلْنَاهَا لَكُم مِّن شَعَائِرِ اللَّـهِ لَكُمْ فِيهَا خَيْرٌ ۖ فَاذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّـهِ عَلَيْهَا صَوَافَّ ۖ فَإِذَا وَجَبَتْ جُنُوبُهَا فَكُلُوا مِنْهَا وَأَطْعِمُوا الْقَانِعَ وَالْمُعْتَرَّ ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ سَخَّرْنَاهَا لَكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ  لَن يَنَالَ اللَّـهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاؤُهَا وَلَـٰكِن يَنَالُهُ التَّقْوَىٰ مِنكُمْ ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ سَخَّرَهَا لَكُمْ لِتُكَبِّرُوا…

17 Must-Know Facts About Fathers in Islam  

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By Yūsuf Badāt ONE: Lineage is by the Father “Call them [children] by [the names of] their [biological] fathers, that is more just with God.” – (Qurʾān 33:5) The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Do not deny your fathers [by claiming to be the children of persons other than your fathers], and whoever…

Ten Action Items for the Month of Shaʿbān

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By Yūsuf Badāt Shaʿbān is the 8th month in the lunar islamic calendar. Shaʿbān incorporates the meanings; to split, separate or scatter. Some of the reasons why this month is named Shaʿbān is that it is the month that splits or separates two great months, namely, Rajab and Ramaḍān. Another reason for it’s name is…

Nine Powerful Benefits of Istighfār (Seeking Forgiveness from God)

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By Yūsuf Badāt Istighfār means to seek forgiveness with God from negligence and disobedience, by the means of both the tongue and the heart. ONE: Compliance to and Fulfillment of God’s Command وَاسْتَغْفِرُواْ اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ “Seek forgiveness with God! Certainly, God is Ever Forgiving [and] Merciful.” – (Qurʾān: 73:20) TWO: Protection from Godly…

Virtues of Sending Salutations and Blessings on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

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By Yūsuf Badāt إِنَّ اللَّـهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا “God and His angels send blessings on the Prophet, O believers! Send blessings and salutations on him, with all respect.” (Qurʾān 33:56) Cheer to the Prophet ﷺ and Ten Fold Rewards عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ…

Dhul Ḥijjah, Making the Blessed Days Count

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by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Being Desirous for Endless Virtues and Goodness A believer always seeks the opportunity to excel in doing good and earning blessings. The Prophet of Islam, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) motivating his followers, instructed,  اِحْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ, وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاَللَّهِ, وَلَا تَعْجَزْ “Be desirous for all that which is beneficial…