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Salaah of Those who Constantly Turn to Allah Ta‘ala
(Series on Nafl Salaahs #5 – Awwaabeen Salaah)
Awwaabeen Salaah is a nafl salaah that is performed after the Maghrib Salaah. The word ‘Awwaab’, in the Arabic language, refers to one who constantly turns to Allah Ta‘ala.
In the hadeeth, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) himself had referred to this salaah as Salaatul Awwaabeen. Muhammad bin Munkadir (rahimahullah) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who performs salaah between Maghrib and ‘Esha – that (salaah) is …
Committed to the Spouse
(Sayyidah Zainab [radhiyallahu ‘anha] bintu Rasulillah [sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam] – Part Two)
Sayyiduna Abul ‘Aas bin Rabee’ (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was among those men in Makkah Mukarramah who were known for their wealth, trustworthiness, and business skills. He was the son of Sayyidah Haalah bintu Khuwailid (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the sister of Sayyidah Khadeejah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Sayyidah Khadeejah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) loved this nephew of hers as her own son. She thus asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) if he …
Daily Sadaqah
(Series on Nafl Salaahs #4 – Salaatud Dhuha)
Salaatud Dhuha, commonly known as Chaasht Namaaz, is among the various nafl salaahs which have been mentioned in the blessed hadeeth.
The time of Salaatud Dhuha commences from after sunrise (i.e. after fifteen to twenty minutes from sunrise) until zawaal. However, it is better to perform Salaatud Dhuha in the second half of this time. One may perform between two and twelve rakaats for Salaatud Dhuha.
Rasulullah (sallallahu …
