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Life Support and Euthanasia in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 1/17/2022 10:45:34 AMIslam teaches that the control of life and death is in Allah's hands, and cannot be manipulated by human beings. Life itself is sacred, and it is therefore forbidden to end life deliberately, either through homicide or suicide.
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Taraweeh: The Special Evening Prayers of Ramadan
By Admin Webmaster 1/14/2022 11:09:57 AMWhen the month of Ramadan begins, Muslims enter into a period of discipline and worship, fasting during the day, and praying throughout the day and night. During Ramadan, special evening prayers are conducted during which long portions of the Quran are recited. These special prayers are known as taraweeh.
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Du'a: Islamaic Prayers of Thanks to Allah
By Admin Webmaster 1/12/2022 9:42:45 AMMuslims recognize that all of their blessings come from Allah and are reminded to give thanks to Allah throughout the day and night, all of their lives.
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The 5 Muslim Daily Prayer Times and What They Mean
By Admin Webmaster 1/7/2022 10:29:06 AMFor Muslims, the five daily prayer times (called salat) are among the most important obligations of the Islamic faith.
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Married Life in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 1/5/2022 10:35:30 AM"And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your hearts. Verily in that are signs for those who reflect." (Quran 30:21)
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Five Pillars of Islam
By Admin Webmaster 8/9/2021 10:46:26 AMThe “five pillars of Islam” are religious duties that provide a framework for a Muslim’s life. These duties are performed regularly and encompass duties to God, to personal spiritual growth, to care for the poor, self-discipline, and sacrifice.
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Why Are Only Muslims Allowed to Visit the Holy City of Mecca?
By Admin Webmaster 7/9/2021 10:59:40 AMMecca is a city of terrific importance in Islamic tradition. It is a center of pilgrimage and prayer -- a sacred place where Muslims are free from the distractions of daily life. Only Muslims are allowed to visit the holy city of Mecca and enter its inner sanctum, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and Islam.
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Islamic Law on Capital Punishment
By Admin Webmaster 6/2/2021 9:30:46 AMThe question of whether to apply capital punishment for unusually severe or heinous crimes is a moral dilemma for civilized societies across the world. For Muslims, Islamic law guides their views on this, clearly establishing the sanctity of human life and the prohibition against taking human life but making an explicit exception for punishment enacted under legal justice.
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The Existence of Angels in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 5/17/2021 10:47:34 AMFaith in the unseen world created by Allah is a required element of faith in Islam. Among the required articles of faith are a belief in Allah, His prophets, His revealed books, the angels, the afterlife, and destiny/divine decree.
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Interfaith Marriage in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 5/3/2021 9:38:53 AMDoes Islam permit marriage outside of the faith?
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Key Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims
By Admin Webmaster 4/9/2021 10:00:29 AMSunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith and are the two main sub-groups in Islam. They do differ, however, and that separation stemmed initially, not from spiritual distinctions, but political ones.
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Origins and Doctrines of Wahhabism, Islam's Extremist Sect
By Admin Webmaster 4/7/2021 10:12:37 AMHow Wahhabi Islam differs from mainstream Islam. Critics of Islam fail to appreciate how diverse and varied Islam can be.
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Dar al-Harb vs. Dar al-Islam Peace, War, and Politics
By Admin Webmaster 3/31/2021 10:07:00 AMA crucial distinction made in Islamic theology is that between Dar al-Harb and Dar al-Islam. What do these terms mean and how does it influence and affect Muslim nations and extremists? These are important questions to ask and understand given the turbulent world we live in today.
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The Women in the Prophet Muhammad's Family
By Admin Webmaster 3/26/2021 10:48:44 AMIn addition to being a prophet, a statesman, and a community leader, the Prophet Muhammad, who was born in 570, was a family man. Muhammad was known to be kind and gentle with his family, setting an example for all to follow.
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A History of the Crescent Moon in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 3/17/2021 9:01:33 AMIt is widely believed that the crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of Islam.
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Religious Knowledge vs. Pretentious Knowledge
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe scholars of Islam revered religious knowledge above all else. This is all the more true for the great imams, like Abū Hanīfah, Mālik, al-Shāfi`ī, and Ahmad b. Hanbal. At the same time, their reverence was born of the value they knew that religious knowledge had for people’s faith... -
Inspiration
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHe was a leading accountant who had a problem trying to uncover a case of embezzlement. He had spent three years trying to find a solution to it without success. In the middle of the night, he was awakened by an inspiration and he took up a pen and spent a long time ... -
Gifts & Talents Are Treasures
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGifts are like treasures in many ways. They are rare. Gifted people, according to certain specific criteria, constitute somewhere between two and five percent of the total population. In truth, all people are gifted in one way or another, but this is only realised... -
Sharia law draws rave reviews in Indonesia's Aceh
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn a recent Friday, three stragglers sat sipping the dregs of their coffee as the city of Banda Aceh closed up around them. The gates of the café, like those of shops up and down the street, had been drawn and the streets were clearing of cars. Soon, sharia policewomen... -
Our Beliefs about the Pain in Our Lives
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA man complained about all the misfortunes he had in life, one after another, as if his existence was a succession of sorrows and tribulations. He rarely had a reason to smile. That was not his only problem. He always ... -
A Son's Complaint: 'Let Me be Me'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA young man once came to me with a complaint. He spoke to me about how he wanted to transfer from his neighbourhood high school to another one far away from his home. When I asked him why, he told ... -
The Difference between Islamic & Interest-Based Finance
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFinance aims to facilitate economic transactions and real economic activity. Real activity refers to transactions that directly involve economic production or consumption. Finance becomes necessary when there are insufficient funds to complete the requisite transactions.... -
Self-Criticism
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe state of the Muslim world today, whether we speak on the level of individuals, families, communities, or nations, is best described as a state of “backwardness”. So why do we try to gloss it over, defend it, justify it, and advocate for it? Why do we accuse those who ... -
They Are Famous
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAlbert Einstein, who set forth the theory of relativity, had an exceptional mind. He was the father of modern physics, and his name has become synonymous with genius. -
The Danger of Pride for Islamic Work
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHe said: “This is just my nature. I feel joy at other peoples’ good fortune. This is why I wish to point out to you some things about your prayer, especially since I see how concerned you are to follow the Sunnah.” -
Avoiding the First Person Pronoun
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSome people have gotten into the habit of avoiding the first person singular pronoun, as if it were an act of piety to do so. When they are compelled to say “I”, they hasten to add: “...and I seek Allah’s refuge form that ‘I’.” I once told a young man... -
Know Thyself
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA beggar was in the habit of sitting on the side of the road. He had been doing so for the past thirty years. One day, a stranger passed him by. The beggar stretched out his hat and muttered to the man: “Give me some of your loose change.” ... -
Paying attention to our children
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen we pay attention to our children, we learn a lot. When a child exhibits aggressive or rebellious behavior, it is an act of self-assertion. When a child destroys an object ... -
When co-inheritors die simultaneously
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA man and his wife have died in a car accident. It is not known which of them died first. How do we calculate their separate estates so they can be distributed to their respective relatives? -
Celebrate the Eid
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe joy of breaking the fast comes every night in Ramadān when we complete the day’s fasting, and it comes as well at the end of Ramadān when we complete the entire month. We feel joy at the end of Ramadām for fulfilling our duty to our Lord
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Do Parts of the Qur'an Condone "Killing the Infidel"?
By Admin Webmaster 5/10/2021 9:55:20 AMSome people maintain that there some verses of the Qur'an -- Islam's holy book -- that condone "killing the infidel"?
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Wisdom behind creating the heavens and the Earth in six days
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFor Allah to create something, all that He has to do is say “Be” and it is. So why did He take six days to create the heavens and the Earth? -
The Best Time for Asking Allah’s Forgiveness
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt is human nature to make mistakes. Adam was made from clay, and he was instilled with lusts and desires as part of his nature. Allah also created the devils who seek to call the children of Adam to sin and lead them astray. As a result, when people choose to be... -
Concerning Women & Ramadan
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMProphet Muhammad said: “Women are the full sisters of men.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī (113) and Sunan Abī Dāwūd (236)] This authentic hadīth is the basis for the the principle that equality between men and women is the default assumption for Islamic legal rulings... -
Islam twisted in M'sia? Hankies are for blowing noses, NOT beating wives
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA good clean handkerchief can come in handy in many ways. You can use it to wipe dirt off your hands, dab your forehead or blow your nose. But according to Perak Mufti Harussani Zakaria, handkerchiefs are also good for whacking wives with. -
Foreign Nationals' Rights in Islamic Countries
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis paper was originally presented at the seminar Religious Minorities: Circumstances and Practices with the title: "The Rights of Foreign Nationals in Islamic Countries". -
Our Father Adam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMI was one day speaking with a group of orphan children whose parents were unknown. I spoke to them about Allah, for He is the Lord of all people. As he says to Prophet Muhammad: “Did I not find you as an orphan and give you shelter?” [Sūrah al-Duhā: 6] -
Relation between God, His Messengers & Man
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGod says: [17:71] Indeed, We have honoured the children of Adam, and carried them by land and sea, and given them of good things and exalted them far above many of those whom We have created. -
Love in the Holy Qur'an (6): God 's Love for Humanity
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGod’s favour (‘fadl’) is an aspect of His mercy, and Divine mercy it- self—as we saw earlier—is inseparable from Divine love. Hence we must mention here God’s completely gratuitous favour upon humanity in general as an... -
Love in the Holy Qur'an (5): Chapter 6: The Universe and Love
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhat is the difference between glorification of God (‘tasbih’) and praise of God (‘hamd’)? When glorifying God, one evokes His magnifi- cence and His Qualities of Majesty, for to glorify God implies declaring His transcendence. When praising God... -
Religious History of Fasting: How it Establishes the Truth of the Holy Quran
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM“O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard against evil.” (Al Quran 2:184) This verse was revealed in the seventh century Arabia, which had very limited knowledge of religions... -
'I was only sent to perfect moral character'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe purpose of all the revealed books has always been inner purification. Abraham prayed to his Lord to send to his descendants a Messenger who would recite His signs to them, teach them the scripture, and purify them. Allah answered his prayer by... -
Allah is al-Ahad – the One and Only
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAllah says: “And your God is One God; there is no god save Him, the Beneficent, the Merciful.” [Sūrah al-Baqarah: 163] Allah also says: “Say: He is Allah, the One.” [Sūrah al-Ikhlās: 1] In the first of these verses, Allah is referred to as al-Wāhid (the One), whereas ... -
The Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad: The Beginning of Universal Brotherhood
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMEpigraph: O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may recognize one another. Verily, the most honourable among you, in the sight of Allah, is he who is the most righteous among you. Surely, Allah is... -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 10
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMO Prophet! strive hard against The Unbelievers and the Hypocrites, And be firm against them. Their abode is Hell,—An evil refuge indeed. 74. They swear by God that they said nothing (evil), but indeed They uttered blasphemy, And they did it after accepting ... -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 9
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAs in the case of those Before you: they were Mightier than you in power, And more flourishing in wealth And children. They had Their enjoyment of their portion:And ye have of yours, as did Those before you; and ye Indulge in idle talk As they did. They!—Their works are fruitless... -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 8
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAlms are for the poor And the needy, and those Employed to administer the (funds); For those whose hearts Have been (recently) reconciled (To Truth); for those in bondage And in debt; in the cause Of God; and for the wayfarer: (Thus is it) ordained by God, And God is full of knowledge ... -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 7
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGod give thee grace! Why Didst thou grant them exemption Until those who told the truth Were seen by thee in a clear light, And thou hadst proved the liars? ... -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 6
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMO ye who believe! what Is the matter with you, That, when ye are asked, To go forth in the Cause of God, Ye cling heavily to the earth? -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 5
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFain would they extinguish, God's Light with their mouths, But God will not allow, But that His Light should be Perfected, even though the unbelievers ... -
Le Coran et la science (2)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIl faut commencer par tenter de dresser la liste des connaissances scientifiques (ou du moins des principales d'entre elles) qui, selon certains musulmans, seraient présentes dans le Coran. Selon les quelques recherches que nous avons pu effectuer pour l'instant, le Coran contiendrait ... -
Le Coran et la science (1)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPourquoi le Coran contiendrait-il des connaissances scientifiques, et qu'est-ce que cela prouverait s'il en contenait ? -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 4
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMBut God did pour His calm, On the Apostle and on the Believers, And sent down forces which ye, Saw not: He punished, The Unbelievers... -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 3
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe mosques of God, Shall be visited and maintained, By such as believe in God ... -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity. Part 2
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHow can there be a league, Before God and His Apostle, With the Pagans, except those, With whom ye made a treaty -
The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 1
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGo ye, then, for four months, Backwards and forwards, (As ye will), throughout the land, But know ye that ye cannot Frustrate God (lay your falsehood) But that God will cover with shame those who reject Him. -
Quelle sont les règles à observer seulement par les femmes lors de leur apparition en public?
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AML'islam ordonne aux femmes de se voiler toujours lorsqu'elles sont en public: -
The Holy Qur'an: Surah 8. Spoils Of War, Booty
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM10. Allah made it but a message of hope, and an assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except from Allah. and Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise. -
The Holy Qur'an: Surah 7. The Heights
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis is the hypertexted version of The Meanings Of The Holy Qur'an by Abdullah Yusufali. -
The Holy Qur'an: Surah 6. Cattle, Livestock
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis is the hypertexted version of The Meanings Of The Holy Qur'an by Abdullah Yusufali.
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Shahaadah: Declaration of Faith: Pillar of Islam
By Admin Webmaster 1/21/2022 10:53:49 AMOne of the five “pillars of Islam” is the declaration of faith, known as the shahaadah. Everything in the life of a Muslim rests upon a foundation of faith, and the shahaadah sums up the essence of the entire faith in one sentence.
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Who Are the Prophets of Islam?
By Admin Webmaster 1/10/2022 9:48:27 AMIslam teaches that God has sent prophets to humanity, in different times and places, to communicate His message. Since the beginning of time, God has sent His guidance through these chosen people. They were human beings who taught the people around them about faith in One Almighty God, and how to walk on the path of righteousness. Some prophets also revealed God's Word through books of revelation.
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What does the Quran say about Jesus?
By Admin Webmaster 12/29/2021 7:46:47 AMIn the Quran, there are many stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called 'Isa in Arabic). The Quran recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by God's permission, and his life as a respected prophet of God. The Quran also repeatedly reminds that Jesus was a human prophet sent by God, not part of God Himself. Below are some direct quotations from the Quran regarding the life and teachings of Jesus.
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Doors of Jannah. Islam's Eight Doors, or Gates, to Heaven
By Admin Webmaster 5/19/2021 11:10:25 AMIslamic tradition describes Jannah, or heaven, as having eight doors or gates. Each door has a name that describes the types or characteristics of the people who will be admitted through it. Some scholars surmise that these doors are found inside Jannah after one enters the main gate.
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Evil Eye in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 5/7/2021 11:00:35 AMThe term “evil eye” usually refers to harm that comes to a person because of someone else’s jealousy or envy towards them. Many Muslims believe it to be real, and some incorporate specific practices in order to protect themselves or their loved ones from its effects.
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The Dead Sea and Its Importance in Islamic Tradition
By Admin Webmaster 5/5/2021 9:25:03 AMLocated between Jordan, Israel, the West Bank, and Palestine, the Dead Sea is one of the most unique places on earth. At 1,412 feet below sea level, its shores rank as the lowest land point on earth.
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The 5 Muslim Daily Prayer Times and What They Mean
By Admin Webmaster 4/28/2021 10:44:41 AMFor Muslims, the five daily prayer times (called salat) are among the most important obligations of the Islamic faith. Prayers remind the faithful of God and the many opportunities to seek His guidance and forgiveness. They also serve as a reminder of the connection that Muslims the world over share through their faith and shared rituals.
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Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
By Admin Webmaster 4/26/2021 11:11:28 AMMuslims honor and respect the Prophet Abraham (known in the Arabic language as Ibrahim). The Quran describes him as "a man of truth, a prophet" (Quran 19:41). Many aspects of Islamic worship, including pilgrimage and prayer, recognize and honor the importance of the life and teachings of this great prophet.
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Muslim Belief on the Birth of Jesus
By Admin Webmaster 4/23/2021 10:18:18 AMMuslims believe that Jesus (called 'Isa in Arabic) was the son of Mary, and was conceived without the intervention of a human father.
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Islamic Prayers Asking Forgiveness From Allah
By Admin Webmaster 4/19/2021 10:04:10 AMPersonal pleas to Allah, known as 'du'a,' can include requests for mercy
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Halal and Haram: The Islamic Dietary Laws
By Admin Webmaster 4/16/2021 10:17:48 AMike many religions, Islam prescribes a set of dietary guidelines for its believers to follow: In general, Islamic dietary law distinguishes between food and drink that are allowed (halal) and those that are prohibited (haram).
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What does the Quran say about Jesus?
By Admin Webmaster 4/14/2021 10:32:29 AMIn the Quran, there are many stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called 'Isa in Arabic). The Quran recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by God's permission, and his life as a respected prophet of God.
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What Islam Teaches About Sin
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2021 10:30:25 AMIslam teaches that God (Allah) has sent guidance to human beings, through His prophets and books of revelation.
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Muslim Belief on the Birth of Jesus
By Admin Webmaster 4/5/2021 10:26:08 AMMuslims believe that Jesus (called 'Isa in Arabic) was the son of Mary, and was conceived without the intervention of a human father.
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Creation of the Universe and Evolution in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 3/22/2021 9:24:44 AMThe descriptions of creation in the Qur'an are not intended as dry historical accounts but rather to engage the reader in contemplating the lessons to be learned from it.
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What does the Quran say about Jesus?
By Admin Webmaster 3/15/2021 10:33:48 AMIn the Quran, there are many stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called 'Isa in Arabic). The Quran recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by God's permission, and his life as a respected prophet of God.
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Dar al-Harb vs. Dar al-Islam Peace, War, and Politics
By Admin Webmaster 3/12/2021 9:45:49 AMA crucial distinction made in Islamic theology is that between Dar al-Harb and Dar al-Islam. What do these terms mean and how does it influence and affect Muslim nations and extremists?
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Five Pillars of Islam
By Admin Webmaster 3/10/2021 11:01:29 AMThe “five pillars of Islam” are religious duties that provide a framework for a Muslim’s life. These duties are performed regularly and encompass duties to God, to personal spiritual growth, to care for the poor, self-discipline, and sacrifice.
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Converting to Islam
By Admin Webmaster 3/3/2021 10:21:06 AMPeople interested in the teachings of Islam sometimes find that the religion and lifestyle resonate in a way that makes them consider converting to the faith in a formal way.
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Allah (God) in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 3/1/2021 10:45:01 AMThe most fundamental belief that a Muslim has is that "There is only One God," the Creator, the Sustainer -- known in the Arabic language and by Muslims as Allah. Allah is not a foreign god, nor is he an idol. Arabic-speaking Christians use the same word for the Almighty.
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The Meaning of Islamic Abbreviation SAWS
By Admin Webmaster 2/24/2021 10:08:54 AMWhen writing the name of the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims often follow it with the abbreviation "SAWS." These letters stand for the Arabic words "sallallahu alayhi wa salaam" (may God's prayers and peace be with him).
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Names of Allah
By Admin Webmaster 2/22/2021 11:06:42 AMSome Muslims believe there are 99 such names for God, based on one statement of the Prophet Muhammad. However, the published lists of names are not consistent; some names appear on some lists but not on others. There is not a single agreed-upon list that includes only 99 names, and many scholars feel that such a list was never explicitly given by the Prophet Muhammad.
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Spiritual benefits of Fasting by Imam Ghazali
By Admin Webmaster 4/22/2019 9:31:28 AMRamadan not only teaches us perseverance but has numerous benefits for our spiritual being. Why is it that Ramadan seems to have such a profound impact on our spirituality, particularly given the physical hardships that it entails? The most distinct feature of Ramadan is that it requires able Muslims to fast the entire month.
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Equality in Islamic Law - An Overview
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHuman equality, without distinction of race, color or language, is an intrinsic principle of Islam. This principle, despite its importance and obviousness, was not respected by ancient civilizations, such as those of Egypt, Persia, and Rome. People were... -
'O Commander of the Faithful, Let Them Be'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Caliph Abū Ja`far al-Mansūr was impressed by Mālik’s erudition and intelligence. He wanted to make Mālik a religious authority figure and oblige the people to follow him. Mālik described what transpired between him and the Caliph ... -
Bilal ibn Rabah: The symbol of human equality
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMBilal ibn Rabah (may Allah bless him) is one of the most illustrious names in the Islamic history. A Negro slave originally from Habasha (Ethiopia), Bilal is an evident story of Islam’s respect for human equality, anti-racism and social equity. -
Don't miss the best night of your life
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt is a night whose blessings are extolled in Allah’s Book: “Hā Mīm. By the Book that makes things clear. Surely We revealed it [the Qur’an] on a blessed night. Surely We ever wish to warn (against evil) – On this night, every wise matter is... -
Love in the Holy Qur'an (4): CHAPTER 5: Love is the Root of Creation
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGod created human beings out of His mercy, for He says: The Compassionate One / has taught the Qur’an. / He cre- ated man, / teaching him [coherent] speech. (Al-Rahman, 55:1-4) And He says: Had your Lord willed, He would have made... -
Love in the Holy Qur'an (3): CHAPTER 4: GOD AND LOVE
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGod speaks of the great reality of love many times in the Holy Qur’an. He mentions those whom He loves, such as, for example, those who rely on Him: And when you are resolved, rely on God; for God loves those who rely [upon Him]. (Aal ‘Imran, 3:159). However, ... -
Love in the Holy Qur'an (2): CHAPTER 2,3
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMost of human beings’ basic concerns are indicated in this Qur’anic verse, for most people either spend their lives in search of sex, family, chil- dren, prestige and glory, wealth and possessions, or else in search of God’s love and the Hereafter. Most modern music...
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Palestine: Israeli air raids & shelling into Gaza kills 24, incl children, 612 injured in E Jerusalem
By Admin Webmaster 5/14/2021 9:19:41 AMGAZA CITY, Palestine (AA): The number of those killed in attacks by Israeli forces on the Gaza Strip late on Monday rose to 24 and the wounded to 103, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
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Afghanistan: 58 Shia Muslim Hazara school girls killed in bombings in Kabul
By Admin Webmaster 5/12/2021 10:13:09 AMKabul, Afghanistan (AA): At least 58 people, mostly Shia Muslim schoolgirls, were killed and 150 people injured in three back-to-back blasts that targeted a secondary school in Kabul.
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Pope Francis and Islam: three cornerstones of a magisterium
By Admin Webmaster 3/10/2021 9:51:35 PMA common thread links Pope Francis' keynote speeches given in Baku, Cairo and Ur, which indicate the need for an authentic religiosity to worship God and love our brothers and sisters, and a concrete commitment to justice and peace.
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Pope stresses fraternity in meeting with Iraq's Grand Ayatollah
By Admin Webmaster 3/6/2021 9:41:36 PMPope Francis met this Saturday morning in Najaf with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Husayni Al-Sistani in a visit which stressed the importance of friendship, mutual respect and dialogue between religious communities.
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Pope Francis meets Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Al-Sistani
By Admin Webmaster 3/6/2021 9:39:08 PMOn the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Iraq, the Pope arrives in the city of Najaf on Saturday morning for a meeting with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Husayni Al-Sistani.
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Muslim Council of Elders on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq
By Admin Webmaster 3/6/2021 9:36:45 PMThe Muslim Council of Elders issues a statement regarding Pope Francis’ landmark visit to Iraq saying it is a message of solidarity with victims of violence in the region and around the world.
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US condemns terror attacks killing 20 in N Syria
By Admin Webmaster 2/3/2021 9:04:54 AMWASHINGTON (AA) – The US on Monday condemned three terrorist attacks in northern Syria that killed at least 20 civilians.
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India: Muslim stand-up comedian denied bail
By Admin Webmaster 2/1/2021 9:53:46 AMNEW DELHI (AA): An Indian high court on Thursday dismissed the bail plea of a Muslim stand-up comedian over allegedly objectionable comments against Hindu deities.
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Christchurch-like terror attack thwarted in Singapore
By Admin Webmaster 2/1/2021 9:44:06 AM(AA): A major terror attack has been foiled in Singapore as a 16-year-boy planning to attack two mosques and kill worshipers was arrested, an official statement said.
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Palestine: Israel condemned for demolishing mosque
By Admin Webmaster 1/29/2021 8:31:29 AMJERUSALEM (AA): Palestine’s acting minister of religious affairs condemned Israel’s demolition of a mosque Wednesday in the Bedouin community of Azwadeen, east of Yatta city, south of Hebron, occupied West Bank.
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France: Commission approves bill targeting Muslims
By Admin Webmaster 1/25/2021 9:35:11 AMPARIS (AA): A special commission in the French National Assembly approved the “charter of republican values” which was announced earlier by the nation’s president as the fight against Islamist separatism.
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Mali to maintain support for French troops amid threats
By Admin Webmaster 1/18/2021 10:05:11 AMPARIS (AA): A top Malian official has said the country would continue supporting the French military presence in the West African nation amid threats of attacks against the troops engaged in anti-terror operations.
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US alleges al-Qaeda’s new ‘home base’ is Iran
By Admin Webmaster 1/15/2021 9:22:31 AMWASHINGTON (AA): Iran is now al-Qaeda’s “home base,” the US alleged Tuesday despite an often-bloody history between Tehran and the terror group.
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Afghanistan: Religious cleric dodges bombing, 5 killed
By Admin Webmaster 1/6/2021 10:04:46 AMKABUL, Afghanistan (AA): A prominent pro-government religious figure survived a deadly bomb blast in Afghanistan on Sunday that killed at least five people as a string of such attacks rock the war-ravaged country, officials confirmed.
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Syria: 4 civilians dead, 37 injured in bomb blasts
By Admin Webmaster 1/4/2021 10:24:15 AMRAS AL-AYN, AFRIN, AL-HASAKAH, Syria (AA): At least four civilians, including two children, were killed and 37 others injured in three bomb attacks in northern Syria, local security sources said on Saturday.
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Pakistan: 11 Hazara miners killed in armed attack in Balochistan
By Admin Webmaster 1/4/2021 10:12:52 AMKARACHI, Pakistan (AA): At least 11 Hazara Shia Muslim coal miners were kidnapped and later killed in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday, officials said.
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Sudan: Israelis visit Sudan’s defense industry facilities
By Admin Webmaster 12/2/2020 8:54:03 AMKHARTOUM, Sudan (AA):- A delegation from Israel visited Sudan’s capital Khartoum and held talks on military matters, the spokesperson for the transitional government said Sunday.
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Nigeria: Boko Haram attack killed 110 in Borno state
By Admin Webmaster 12/2/2020 8:41:31 AMABUJA, Nigeria (AA): The death toll has risen to at least 110 in a recent attack by Boko Haram terrorists in northeastern Nigeria, a UN official has said.
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UK non-committal whether Israel was behind assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist
By Admin Webmaster 11/30/2020 9:27:43 AMLondon, (The Muslim News): Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, was non-committal whether Israel was behind the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh but insisted that Britain was against the targeting of civilians.
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Austria: Do not link religion with terror, faith leaders warn
By Admin Webmaster 11/25/2020 8:51:19 AMVIENNA (AA): As racism and discrimination against Muslims in Austria soars, particularly after a terror attack on Nov. 2, clerics in the European country warn the authorities not to associate terrorism with any religion.
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Rohingya Muslims raise funds for Buddhists displaced by Myanmar army
By Admin Webmaster 11/11/2020 11:14:07 AMDHAKA, Bangladesh (AA): Despite their own hardships, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have donated funds to help Buddhists displaced due to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, Rohingya community leaders said on Friday.
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Senegal: 16 dead in annual Muslim pilgrimage accidents
By Admin Webmaster 10/9/2020 9:06:43 AMDAKAR, Senegal/ANKARA (AA): At least 16 people have died in accidents over recent days as Muslim pilgrims gathered for a major religious gathering in central Senegal, authorities said late on Tuesday.
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Thailand: Muslim Pattani longs for peace, freedom in Thailand
By Admin Webmaster 9/21/2020 11:06:48 AMJAKARTA, Indonesia (AA): The Thai government last Sunday met a delegation of Muslim groups in southern Thailand to hear their aspirations amid ongoing violence in the region.
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Ramadan begins amid coronavirus lockdown
By Admin Webmaster 4/27/2020 4:09:41 PMThe Muslim holy month of Ramadan gets underway, though holy sites across the Middle East are deserted due to Covid-19 social-distancing measures.
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UK Muslim bodies: Prepare for congregational prayer suspension amid coronavirus
By Admin Webmaster 3/31/2020 2:52:52 PMThe Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) have advised leaders of mosques in the UK to plan for the suspension of congregational prayers in light of the increase in coronavirus cases in the country.
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For Muslim Intellectual, women are a pillar against extremism in the Islamic world
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMNehal El Naggar, a professor at the American University in Cairo, talks to AsiaNews about improvements in the status of women. Education is essential for this process. Teaching religion at home is also crucial. In the West, integration and respect for the law are the best tools against terrorism. -
Pope Francis visits Grand Mosque of Koudoukou in Bangui
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMChristians and Muslims are brothers and sisters. We must therefore consider ourselves and conduct ourselves as such. We are well aware that the recent events and acts of violence which have shaken your country were not grounded in properly religious motives. -
Pope Francis visits Grand Mosque of Koudoukou in Bangui
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Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community challenges critics of Islam during concluding address at 49th Jalsa Salana UK
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has delivered a powerful and authoritative response to critics of Islam who blame the world’s problems on the religion. -
Understanding the Perspectives of Others
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCalling to Allah is a task that seems today to be more difficult than ever, especially on the global scale. The mission of religious preachers, within their own societies and abroad, has become extremely complex and arduous. ...
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