He tolerated the harm of his Christian neighbor for 20 years, which is the reason for his neighbor’s acceptance of Islam.

Allah indirectly with your character, as sometimes calling a person directly may not prove the
most effective way. Many accepted Islam because of hearing about the divine character of
Prophet Muhammad (Sallahu alaihi wa salam), even before they met him…as all of us did!!!

Hassan Al Basree (Rahimahillah) had a neighbor who was a Christian. This neighbor

The Seven Gates of Hell

Allah says:
لها سبعة أبواب لكل باب منه جزء مقسوم
“Indeed the hell fire is the dwelling place of them all. It has seven gates and within each gate there is an
appropriate punishment for each inhabitant…”  (Hijr: 44)

Imam As Sa’di (Rahimahullah) mentions in his tafseer: “The gates of Hell are structured one gate below the
other descending, opposite the gates of paradise, which have one gate above the other ascending. The
distance between each gate is 500 years prepared for Iblees and all of his followers.

The First Gate: This gate is called Jahannam, as Allah mentions in many verses in the Qur’an:

قالوا لا تنفروا في الحر قل نار جهنم أشد حرا لو كانوا يفقهون
“They said (i.e. the hypocrites): “Don’t go out for war during the heat!” Say (i.e. Muhammad) the fire of
Jahannam is even hotter if you only understood.”  (Tawbah: 81)

This gate is called Jahannam because the fire will scorch the faces of the men and women who enter it!!!
Their faces will be sullen and glum. It will eat away at their flesh and

Disbelievers Entering the Masjid

Disbelievers Entering the Masjid

Shaykh Abdul-Azeez ibn Baaz

Reference: Fatawaa Nur ‘alaa ad-Darb (vol. 1, p. 380 – Question 175

As it relates to non Muslims entering the Masjid – such as polytheists and Communists – there are those who claim that it’s permissible for them to enter the Masjids, perhaps Allaah will guide them. And there are others who say that it’s not permissible for them. So we hope that you will benefit us with that which is correct, may Allaah benefit you.

As for al-Masjid al-Haraam [1] it is not permissible for any non-Muslim to enter it: not the Jews, Christians, polytheists, nor Communists. All of the disbelievers are prohibited from entering al-Masjid al-Haraam. This is because Allaah the Exalted says:

{O you who believe, indeed the Mushrikoon are unclean so do not let them approach al-Masjid al-Haraam after this year} [at-Tawbah: 28]

Thus, Allaah has prohibited them from entering al-Masjid al-Haraam. The Jews and the Christians are included amongst the “Mushrikoon” (polytheists) when [this word is mentioned] unrestrictedly.

As for the rest of the Masjids, there is no harm in them entering if there is a need and a benefit – including [the Masjid of] Madeenah. Even though Madeenah is special, in this issue it’s similar to the other Masjids; because the Prophet:

(1) tied a disbeliever to a pillar in the Prophet’s Masjid;

(2) and he allowed the Delegation of Thaqeef to enter [his Masjid] before they accepted Islaam;

(3) and likewise [he allowed] a delegation of Christians to enter into the Prophet’s Masjid.

This proves that it is permissible for a polytheist to enter into the Prophet’s Masjid and this is more so the case with the remaining Masjids if there is a need, such as: asking a question or another need, or to benefit by listening to a lesson, or to embrace Islaam and announce his Islaam or from that which is similar to these things.

The point is that is permissible for him to enter if there is a Maslahah (benefit). However, if there is no benefit, then there is no need for him to enter the Masjid. Or if it’s feared that he will act carelessly with the Masjid’s property and furnishings or that he will bring filth and impurities [into the Masjid] then it’s prohibited.

[1] Al-Masjid al-Haraam usually refers to the Sacred/Grand Mosque in Makkah, though it could refer to the sanctuary of Makkah in its totality.

Translator: Tahir Wyatt, Abu Abdur-Razzaaq

“The pillars of Kufr (i.e. disbelief and disobedience) are Four:

“The pillars of Kufr (i.e. disbelief and disobedience) are Four:

1. Kibr i.e. arrogance, which prevents him from submission, (to the command of Allah)
2. Hasad i.e. jealousy, which prevents him from accepting advice and giving it.
3. Ghadab i.e. anger, which prevents him from being just.
4. Sha`wah i.e. lowly desires, which prevents him from devoting himself totally to worship.

Hence, if the pillar of arrogance is removed then it becomes easy to submit, and if the pillar of jealousy is removed then it becomes easy for him to
accept naseehah (i.e. advice) and to give advice. If the pillar of anger is removed then it becomes easy for him to be just and humble himself and if

Jumu’ah

Jumu’ah 1:15 pm at 15th Street and 1:00 PM at Pt. Breeze

 

United Muslim Masjid located 810 So 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA is close to center city and is one mile south of City Hall. We serve a diverse community due our unique location. We offer the five daily salats as well as tawarih prayers during the month of Ramadhan. Jumuah is observed every Friday at 1:15 pm year round.

 

The Point Breeze Islamic Center located at 1251 Point Breeze Avenue, Philadelphia, PA opened its doors in the fall 2007 designed, constructed and built by the believers in the community. We serve the community in South Philadelphia after its name sake of Point Breeze. We are open for classes and special T’aleems and Jumuah is held every Friday at 1:00 pm sharp.