Celebrating the Slander of One's Mother - a Lesser Similitude to Celebrating Christmas - Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq

In explaining the gravity of taking part and greeting others on the occasion of Christmas,  Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) gives a profound similitude to clarify the great seriousness and danger of doing so.

It has been extracted from a lecture titled:Dangers of Participating in Christmas & Other Non-Muslim Celebrations delivered for Salafi Centre Nigeria.
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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The Origins of 'Santa Claus' - Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

This benefit has been extracted from a must listen to lecture for those who have family or friends that partake in Christmas. Delivered by Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) at the Salafi Centre of Manchester in 2012, titled: The Pagan Origins of Christmas

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) covered amongst other things, the following points:
  • Principles of Islamic Manhaj (methodology)
  • The birthday of Jesus (Prophet Eesa)
  • The mention of Jesus in the Bible and the Qur'an
  • How the religion of Christianity was changed
  • The pagan origins of Christmas celebrations such as Christmas trees, mistletoe, carol singing etc..
  • The origins of Santa Clause
  • The ruling on saying "Merry Christmas"
  • A warning against being weak in our Manhaj
So, here is the benefit mentioned in the title, barak Allahu feekum:
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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The “Xmas” Myth (Christmas) - Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Waahid

This khutbah by Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Waahd (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) dating back to 2013, discusses the history of Christmas and the Islamic position towards it.

It was originally posted on the SalafiSound website.  Unfortunately, the link is currently not working for me.

The audio file has been digitally remastered, just a little, walhamdulillah
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Exposing the Awrah - Abu Anisa Abdul-Hakeem

Here is a benefit from Abu Anisa Abdul-Hakeem (hafidhahullah Ta'ala). Extracted from a lecture delivered during the Common Mistakes Seminar - Masjid ash-Shura - October 2021 from the lecture titled: Mistakes in Dress/Clothing. 

An excellent, timely reminder for us all about this very important issue.
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Establishing the Second Congregational Prayer in the Masjid - Hasan as-Somali

Here is an answer to a question (no. 96) that was recently posted on the official Telegram channel of Hasan as-Somali (hafidhahullah Ta'ala)

The question asked was: Is it allowed to establish the second congregational Prayer in the Masjid for the obligatory Prayer?

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) gave the following answer:
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Saying Aameen when the Imam Makes Du’ā During the Friday Khutbah - Hasan as-Somali

Here is an answer to a question (no. 83) that was recently posted on the official Telegram channel of Hasan as-Somali (hafidhahullah Ta'ala)

The question asked was: Is it from the Sunnah to say Ameen when the Imam makes Du’ā during the Friday Khutbah?
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Not Wasting Time on Mobile Phones - Hasan as-Somali

Here is an answer to a question (no. 92) that was recently posted on the official Telegram channel of Hasan as-Somali (hafidhahullah Ta'ala)

The question asked was: Can you give advice on how to not waste time unnecessarily on phones?

How can a person with screen time (amount of time spent on using phone each day) of wasting 4-6hrs on DAILY basis to that which will benefit us in this world and hereafter?

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) gave the following answer:
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Showing Off - Abdulilah Lahmami

Here is a khutbah that was delivered at Markaz Muaadh more than 7 years ago by Abdulilah Lahmami (hafidhahullah Ta'ala).  A very concise reminder about being sincere in our speech and actions, avoiding showing off.

The original audio, posted on the masjid's official SoundCloud account, had sound only coming coming thorough the right speaker.  It has been rectified before being posted below, walhamdulillah.
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Is it Permissible for a Woman to Get a Brazilian Wax? - Hasan as-Somali

Here is an answer to a question (no. 100) that was recently posted on the official Telegram channel of Hasan as-Somali (hafidhahullah Ta'ala)

The question asked was:  Is it permissible for a woman to get a Brazilian wax? The wax where she goes to a salon and has her hair removed from her private parts. Or is she required to remove the hair on her own?

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) gave the following answer:
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Methodology of Understanding the Deen - Fareed Abdullah

With the news reaching us today of the death of Fareed Abdullah (rahimahullah Ta'ala) comes another reminder for the believers about the reality of this dunya (world) being temporary.  

I found a lecture of his on YouTube, that I decided to edit and release.  May Allah make it way heavy upon his Scale of Good Deeds, Aameen
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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