2. It is forbidden to write the Shahadah, or any other Du`a on the Kafn or chest of the dead person. What to do after the Kafn With the completion of the washing and the Kafn, the deceased person is ready for the burial. The Janazah Salaah (funeral prayer) should be arranged wit...
He gave me a note that he said was, “This is my address in Arabic. You know, just keep it with you. So when you get married you can give it to the cab driver when you come to visit with your wife.” And meanwhile, obviously, it was a note to my kidnappers that I couldn'...
Make sure to spell out in clear words what you want exactly. It is true that Allah (swt) knows the secrets of the heart but He still wants you to pray and pray in an articulate manner. For example, all the sisters who want good husbands should not just suffice praying as such, “O...
There is some disagreement about what comes after "Hayya'ala al-falah" and before the final repetitions of "Allahu Akbar". Sunnis and Shias have their own specific lines, but most schools omit these. If you aren't sure what to do, consider skipping this line and moving on to the next...