Abdur-Roheem Shakeerah

26/06/2023

Hajar(may Allah be pleased with her) strived, she strived for her son(Ismail) and herself. She did not just sit and say, Allah will do it, she strived! She ran around the hill multiple times in search of water before Allah later sent Angel Jibril to her. And today, we have the ZAMZAM

You see when help arrived from Allah Azzawajjal through Jibreel. Jibreel used his foot to strike the ground and water started gushing out, instead of Hajar to take the little she needed first, she strived again! She quickly used some mud/sand to stop the water from flowing away, and she kept saying ZAMZAM(STOP, STOP).

To all of us who are striving out there, may Allah Al-Fattah, Ar-Rahman crown our efforts with success, ease our affairs and send us help soon. Aameen.

Do not forget to fast tomorrow
©Abdur-Raheem Shakeerah

23/03/2023

AlhamduLILlah
Praise be to Almighty Allah who made us witness another Ramadan in this Duniya.

03/02/2023

TAWHEED 101

Episode 2

"WHY ARE WE CREATED"

Learner: Teacher, why did Allah create us?
Teacher : (smiles) Allah Almighty created us to worship Him.
Allah says " And I have not created jinn and men except to worship me" Surah Adh-Dhariyat verse 56

Learner: How then do we worship Allah?
Teacher : Simple! By trying all our *possible best* to follow the 5 pillars of Islam, (pause) What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Learner: To completely testify that there is no God except Allah, to observe the five daily prayers at the appropriate time, give in Charity from what you have, observe the sawn(Ramadan), and visit the house of Allah(Hajj).

Teacher: Allahumma Barik. Now, after the 5 pillars of Islam, another thing is to obey Allah, do what He make permissible and do away with what He forbids, seek repentance from Him and praise Him in all situations. And Allah knows best.

Learner: JazzakumLlah Khayran, Teacher.

Teacher : Wa'antum FajazzakumLlah Khayran.

©Abdur-Roheem Shakeerah

02/02/2023

TAWHEED 101
WHERE IS ALLAH?

Teacher: Where is Allah?
Learner: Allah is everywhere

Teacher: Really, do you imply that Allah is sitting beside you on that chair right now?
Learner: (looks confused) hmmm... yes? hmm.. I don't know.

Teacher: You tried but Allah is not everywhere. Allah Almighty is above the 7 heavens and over His throne. However His knowledge emcompasses all. He is aware(Al-waasi) of everything, He sees(Al-Bashir) and hears(Al-Saami) everything right from His throne.

Learner: Is it in the Quran or hadith? But, you said the other day that Allah is near us

Teacher : Yes, the evidence that Allah is over His throne is in a number of Ayyahs in the Quran.
One of them is; "Surely, your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and then Istawa (rose over) the Throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty), disposing the affair of all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except after His Leave. That is Allah, your Lord; so worship Him (Alone). Then, will you not remember?"
Surah Yunus verse 3.

And yes, you are correct, Allah Almighty says He is near us. This simply means by His knowledge. He hears and responds to my prayers by His knowledge. He sees, help and protect us my His knowledge.
So, Abdullah, where is Allah?

Learner: Allah is over His throne.
Teacher: Where is His throne?
Learner: Above the 7 heavens.
Teacher : BarakaLlah Feekum

© Abdur-Roheem Shakeerah

02/02/2023

DUA TO SAY BEFORE LEAVING THE HOME

04/11/2022

It's Yaomal Jumm'ah

06/04/2022

04/04/2022

Aameen

04/04/2022

Reading the Quran is one of the best deed during the day in Ramadan. A Sheikh was asked, what are the best deeds during the day in Ramadan? The sheikh answered, "The best deed is Teewatul Quran (Recitation of Quran)".

It doesn't matter if you have it difficult to recite, taking a baby step is allowed, try helping yourself out. The amazing thing is that you get more reward when you strive to recite despite the difficulty.
May the Almighty not deny us the reward of Ramadan. Aameen

©Abdur-Roheem Shakeerah

03/04/2022

It is no doubt that the month of Ramadan-the 9th month in Islamic calendar every year is a sacred month. A month that is cherished by all Muslims.

Why not make the most of this month? Increase your level of spirituality, ask ask and ask the Almighty for that thing you have always needed(even if it is as small as a shoe lace) get closer to Ar-Rrahman this month.
Make the must of this Ramadan!

©Abdur-Roheem Shakeerah

30/03/2022

Allahumo Baligna Ramadan

03/03/2022

Dear wonderful listeners of Know Your Religion Islam Podcast. I apologize for my impromptu break. The break was due a compulsory attention on another stage of life. However, I have been trying to get back to work since some weeks now but Anchor couldn't log me in. I don't know the reason for this but I am trying to work it out.
Please, forgive me. For the main time, I will try my best to explain posts/update with writing and graphics rather than voice.
Thank you for your understanding.

Abdur-Roheem Shakeerah
Your Host

01/03/2022

"O believers! Enter into Islam wholeheartedly and do not follow shaitan's footsteps, surely He is your sworn enemy"
Q2 V 208

19/02/2022

Do it for you!

09/02/2022

One of the article of faith in Islam is to believe in the Angels.

"The Angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter" Quran 97 V 4

21/01/2022

Jumm'ah Mubaraq