https://islamqa.info/en/answers/34497/ruling-on-standing-up-for-who-comes-in-and-kissing-himRuling on standing up for who comes in, and kissing him With regard to standing up for who comes in (this applies to judges while in court), Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah gave a detailed answer to this question. He said: It was not the custom of the salaf at the time of the Prophet (peace and…See More

Letter to a Bahri Sultan In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Extremely Merciful.From Ahmad bn Taymiyah to the Sultan of the Muslims, the Wali (Protector) of the affairs of the believers, the ummah Deputy of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh), and the establisher of the obligatory acts of the Deen and his sunnah. May Allah be with him.He purifies for him and the Muslims the affairs of the dunya and the next life. He establishes by him all hidden and apparent affairs so that he may be an example…See More

Prayer 1. A clean body: having a clean body is a requirement for an acceptable salah. Having a clean body should lead to good hygiene.2. Clean clothes: having clean clothes is a requirement for an acceptable salah. Having clean clothes should lead to a good appearance.3. A clean location: praying in a clean location is a requirement for an acceptable salah. Praying in a clean location should lead to…See More

Islam can be summarized using 6 articles of faith, 5 pillars, 5 judgments, and 6 necessities (khisalul-iman, arkan, ahkam, and dururiyat).Written by Dr. Antar Ibn-Stanford The six articles of faith are: belief in the oneness of Allah, His messengers, His scriptures, His angels, the Last Day, and pre-destiny. The five pillars are: the declaration of faith, five ritual prayers daily, required charity, fasting…See More