Shaykh ʿAbdul-Ḥakīm Dahhās

As stated in Sūrah al-Kahf: { كَانَ مِنَ ٱلۡجِنِّ فَفَسَقَ عَنۡ أَمۡرِ رَبِّهِۦۤ } “He was one of the jinn; he disobeyed the Command of his Lord.” He is not from the angels.

Spending on the family should stem from sincerity. Spending on one's family is what makes a man. It is enough sin for a person to neglect those he provides for.

Sustenance must be sought through lawful means. ”من ترك أمرا لله عوضه خيرا منه.“ “Whoever abandons an affair for Allāh's sake, Allāh will replace it for him with something better.”

Image-making is the first affliction that befell mankind regarding Tawḥīd and led them to Shirk. Allāh's Messenger (ﷺ) cursed the image-maker and the image-maker will be the most punished person on the Day of Resurrection.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “O young people, those of you who can support a wife should marry...” Our advice to the fathers is that it is imperative to marry off their matured children to righteous people.

The proof and merit of forgiveness on Mondays, Thursdays, and the 15th of Sha'ban, emphasizing the core pillars of Tawhid, following the Sunnah, and constant Istighfar.

The religion has shown us the method to call to Allāh. Starting the call with other than Tawḥīd, stories, narrations, etc., is not the way of the messengers. Rectify your call with the methodology of the prophets.

Tawḥīd is strengthened by studying the Qurʾān. The entire Qurʾān is upon Tawḥīd. Studying the Qurʾān makes us love Allāh, teaches us His beautiful Names and lofty Attributes, and reminds us of His favors.

Its remedy is easy, in shāʾ Allāh: Increase in remembrance of Allāh, do what Allāh is pleased with, and repel satanic thoughts with Sūrah al-Ikhlāṣ and the muʿawwidhatān. Increase in seeking forgiveness and be sincere.

Among the sins, the scholars exempted Ṣalāh and said there is no difference between the one who doesn't pray and the disbeliever. Whoever does not have a portion in the prayer has no portion in Islām.

Practical methods for affirmation of Tawḥīd can be derived from the Qurʾān. Allāh calls the attention of the people to His signs in His creations. reciting these verses will assist you in the affirmation of Tawḥīd.

When you listen to music, you have substituted it for the Qurʾān. And how can you substitute what is extremely bad for the best of things? The love of Qurʾān and music cannot come together in a Muslim's heart.