1) Shirk (associating others with Allah) and kufr (disbelieving in Him) Allah says concerning the people of Pharaoh (interpretation of the meaning): “The Fire, they are exposed to it, morning and afternoon. And on the Day when the Hour will be established (it will be said to the angels): ‘Cause Fir‘awn’s (Pharaoh) people to enter the severest torment!’”[Ghaafir 40:46] 2) And Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And if you could but see when the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers) ... [Continue Reading]
Life after Death
Intercession in the Hereafter
What is intercession (shafaa’ah). Are there different kinds of intercession? Will people intercede or only the Prophets? Are there any people whose intercession will not be accepted?. Praise be to Allaah. When the distress becomes too great for the people on the Day of Judgement and they have stood for too long, suffering in the heat and terror and distress, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) says, “How will you be when Allaah gathers you together like arrows in a ... [Continue Reading]
Keys to Success according to Ibn Qayyim
In Ibn Qayyim's book on Paradise [Hadi al-Arwah ila Bilad al-Arwah] and he discusses the key to Paradise, without which you cannot enter and made a summary of a few key concepts and the keys to them. Some of the KEYS he mentioned as follows: The Key to: Hajj - is Ihram Birr - is Truthfulness Jannah [heaven] - is Tawheed [belief in Oneness of God] Knowledge - is Good questions and paying attention/listening Help/victory - is Sabr [patience] Increase blessings - is Shukr [give thanks and ... [Continue Reading]