Tag Archives: seeking aid

Seeking Refuge in the Prophet (s)

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Khalid Aboulela

Allah said: If one amongst the Pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah. Continue reading →

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Hadith of calling invisible helpers (istighatha)

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Shaykh, can you please give us a detailed Takhrij (just like hadith of Adam (As)) on the hadith mentioned below. ‘Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas’ud has narrated that the Prophet(saw) said: When you lose your means of transport in a jungle, you should call: ‘O creatures of Allah! Help me, recover my transport! O creatures of Allah! Help me, recover my transport !’… Continue reading →

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Asking for Madad?

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Taher Siddiqui

Q: Is it permitted to ask “Ya Shaykh `Abdal-Qadir madad!”?[fr]Q: Is it permitted to ask “Ya Shaykh `Abdal-Qadir madad!”?[/fr] Continue reading →

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Meaning of Iyyaka Na`budu wa Iyyaka Nasta`in

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Question: Salam alaykum: The question I have is on the explanation of an aya in Suratul Fatiha. To whom is: ‘Iyakka Nacbudu wa iyaka nastacin‘ referring? In other words, who is addressed? Answer: wa `alaykum salam Allah Most High is … Continue reading →

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