
Everything you need to know about Islam
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Read MoreCharlie Hebdo tragedy: Will 'clash of civilizations' become self-fulfilling prophecy?…
Read MoreThe most fundamental aspect in the belief system of Muslim is the affirmation of the Oneness of Allah.…
Read MoreTawheed Al-Ruboobiyyah means the Oneness of Divine Lordship.…
Read MoreA big challenge for many Muslims living in the cities is the 5 daily prayer.…
Read More“Verily, the likeness of ‘Eesa (Jesus) before Allaah is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust, then (He) said to him: ‘Be!’ — and he was” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:59] …
Read MoreIslam is a comprehensive and global religion. It covers every aspect of life. The greatest beauty of Islam is in …
Read MoreTo the male a portion equal to that of two females…
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Read MoreMarriage in Islam has essential “pillars” and conditions; if they are fulfilled then it is a valid marriage. The “pillars” are the proposal and acceptance. The proposal is where the woman’s wa…
Read MoreThe wedding parties in our country include drums, singing and dancing. Is there any sin on me if I go to the party and sit far away from where the singing is taking place, especially at weddings of my husband’s family and my family, where I can’t not go and help with permissible things such as cooking etc?.…
Read MoreAll your prayers are invalid if your ghusl is not correct.…
Read MoreA common misconception among many people is that they believe the texts of the Qur’an and Hadith are intended for all of mankind and are so clear that …
Read MoreIt has become a common practice in many parts of the world for men to stand and urinate. The presence of urinals in almost every male bathroom has not…
Read MoreWe are all inevitably going to face moments of disappointment in our life, disappointments from work,family,friends, society,and even ourselves. That’s the very nature of the world we live in, it’s not ideal it’s not perfect,and short comings are bound to happen from others and from ourselves. The questions then arise: …
Read MoreOn the authority of Abu 'Abdullah, Al-Nu'man Ibn Bashir both, who said : 'I heard Allah's Messenger say: "The Halal (lawful) is clear and the Haram (prohibited) is clear, and in between them there are some things that are doubtful ,which most people do not know - if they are Halal or Haram.…
Read More[Tafsir Mariful Qur’an Surah Baqarah Verse 152] Dhikr or ‘Remembrance’ essentially pertains to the heart, but in so far as the tongue is the interpreter of the heart the oral recitation of a Divine Name or a verse of the Holy Qur’an is also described as Dhikr.…
Read MoreNIYYAH 1 . The person who intends to perform Hajj must do so with the express niyyah of attaining Allah’s Pleasure, and to fulfil one’s fardh, and also to diligently carry out the Commands of Allah and His Rasool sallallahu alayhi wasallam. The rewards for deeds depend greatly on the niyyah that is formed. Sincerity is extremely important.…
Read MoreTHE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE TREATISE OF HAZRAT MOULANA ASHRAF ALI THANWI (R.A.) TITLED “HUQOOQUL-ISLAM” (RIGHTS OF ISLAM): In the book At-targheeb wat-Tarheeb of Imam Asfahaani, a hadith of Hazrat Ali radhiyallahu anhu is narrated wherein the following general rights to be observe mutually among all Muslims are enlisted:…
Read MoreIslam comes from the root word “sa-la-ma”, as do the words Muslim (one who follows the message of Islam) and “salaam” (peace). The root word “Sa - la – ma” denotes peace, security, safety as it does submission and surrender to Almighty God.…
Read MoreIf we were to give an exhaustive account of the benefits of the recitation of “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim” we would need more than a single volume to do justice to it.…
Read MoreAbu Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu reports that Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said “Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of pleasing Allah and therein utters no word of evil, nor commits any evil deed, shall return from it as free from sin as the day on which his mother gave birth to him.”…
Read MoreWhen one's Fitrah (natural disposition) is sound and free from subservience to desires, the characteristic of honesty presents itself.…
Read MoreThere are norms and laws in the universe that man is not permitted to contradict. Instead, he should abide by them so as to enjoy a good life and eternal happiness in the Hereafter.…
Read MoreThe year is a tree, the months are its branches, the days are its twigs, the hours (and minutes) are its leaves and every breath man takes is a fruit of the tree. …
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