The Importance of Salatul Fajr (The Early Morning Prayer)

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever prays the dawn prayer in congregation, it is as if he had prayed the whole night long.” (Muslim, p. 454, no. 656; al-Tirmidhi, 221).

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said: “The most burdensome prayers for the hypocrites are salaat al-’isha’ and salaat al-fajr, but if they only knew what they contain, they would come even if they had to crawl.” (Reported by Imaam Ahmad, al-Musnad, 2/424; Saheeh al-Jaami’, 133).

“Whoever prays fajr is under the protection of Allah. Do not put yourselves in a situation where Allah has to call you to account for your negligence.” (Reported by al-Tabaraani, 7/267; Saheeh al-Jaami’, no. 6344).

“Angels come to you in shifts by night and by day. They meet at salaat al-fajr and salaat al-‘asr, then those who had stayed with you at night ascend, and are asked by the One Who knows better than they: ‘How did you find My servants?’ They say, ‘We left them when they were praying, and we came to them when they were praying.’” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, al-Fath, 2/33).

According to a saheeh hadeeth: “Whoever prays al-Bardayn will enter Paradise.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, al-Fath, 2/52). Al-Bardayn are fajr and ‘asr.

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Hadith #1

from the collection of 40 Hadiths by Imam Nawawi

It is narrated on the authority of Amirul Mu'minin, Abu Hafs 'Umar bin al-Khattab, radiyallahu 'anhu, who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, say:

"Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger, his migration is to Allah and His Messenger; but he whose migration was for some worldly thing he might gain, or for a wife he might marry, his migration is to that for which he migrated."

Al-Imam Ahmad said: Before you do anything, check your intention (niyyah) - ask yourself before performing an action: "Is it for the sake of Allah?"

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Witness - Lost Boys

Subhan'Allah... same thing seems to be happening here in Edmonton. There have been five Somali boys who were murdered this past year due to gang violence and it has been excruciating having to see their mothers cry over them.
May Allah guide the young Somali men to the straight path and ease the hearts of the parents who've had to suffer such a terrible loss...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi- The 10 Best Days

Eid-ul Adha in Makkah

One day insha'Allah...

Day of Arafaah
It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was asked about fasting on the Day of Arafaah. He said, 'It expiates for the sins of the previous year and of the coming year.' Narrated by Muslim.
May Allah accept the fast of all those who fasted today, on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah!!
Ameen, thumma ameen ya rabbil alameen!!

Heroes

I must say, that is one sweet poster.

Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference

I've been going for the past three years now and this is the first year I won't be going =[
What am I to do during the winter break??!!! ='[
Insha'Allah, the Power of One Conference in Calgary will compensate for what I'm missing out on in T.

and if you don't plan on going to the Power of One Conference, I suggest you go to The Training Day-Dawah Workshop. It's on the same weekend..too bad I won't be able to make it. Lemme know how it goes

Shaykh Mishary Al-Afasy- Surah Ar-Rahman