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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 -
Which perfumes are suitable for women?
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMQuestion: The Prophet (peace be upon him) preferred to use musk, from all the perfumes. Can women use musk? Or is it better for women to use camphor? Which perfume is best for women according to the Prophet? -
Asserting that Laylah al-Qadr is the 27th Night
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt is strongly recommended to actively seek Laylah al-Qadr throughout the month of Ramadān, especially during the last ten nights. Allah’s Messenger said: “Seek out Laylah al-Qadr in the odd nights during the last ten nights of Ramadān.”... -
What fasting means to us
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFasting is meaningful. It is prescribed for us so we can benefit in many ways. If we pause to contemplate on this matter, we will find much to enrich our thoughts and we will better appreciate the greatness of Islam, and that Allah wishes ... -
Ramadan, Socialism and the Neighbor's Beat-up Car
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen I was a child, I obsessed with socialism. It was not only because my father was a self-proclaimed socialist who read every book that a good socialist should read, but also because we lived in a refugee camp in Gaza under the harshest of conditions. Tanks roamed... -
Ten Tools to Strengthen Ourselves against Sin
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe need to cultivate in ourselves qualities that will help us stay away from sin and make it easy for us to repent when we fall into sin. The following ten qualities can give us the strength and resolve we need: ... -
Globalization
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMQuestion: Globalization, if it is applied in an Islamic context, will it be allowed or prohibited? Answer: Today, the Western world is proposing the idea of globalization. It has the resources ... -
Prayer is better than sleep
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen young Muslims meet others for the first time and find out that they are Muslim, often one of the very first questions they ask each other is, “Do you pray?” It’s as if this is their touchstone to see if the person they have met... -
Avoiding extremism in religion
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMQuestion: What are some of the means of avoiding and warning against extremism in matters of religion? -
Marriage with Christian or Jewish woman
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt is lawful for a Muslim man to marry with a woman from the People of the Book (the Jews and the Christians). Allah says: “Lawful unto you in marriage are not only chaste women who are believers, but chaste women among the People of the Book revealed before... -
Ten Levels of Generosity
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMGenerosity is a noble trait, and Allah loves those who possess it. It is sign of strength and true human feeling, and it wins the hearts of the people. Generosity comes in many forms. We can be generous with our wealth, our time, our knowledge, and our labour. -
Training the heart
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCan you control the feelings in your heart? We have a tremendous power to influence our hearts as long as we believe we can and know how to approach it. It is only impossible for those who come with the attitude: “It is a waste of time, since I am not ... -
Love for Jesus can bring Christians and Muslims together
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAnd thou shalt assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love to the believers. That is because amongst them are savants and monks and because they are not proud. (Al Quran 5:83) -
Fasting Six Days of Shawwal after Ramadan: ‘Like Fasting the Entire Year’
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHadrat Ayyub Al Ansaari (R.A.) relaties that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, “Whoever fasts Ramandaan and follows it with six days from Shawwal it is as if they fasted the entire year.” [Muslim] -
Man wants to divorce his wife so that his friend can marry her
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIs it permissible for a person who has two wives to divorce one of his wives so that his close friend who is unmarried and whom he truly loves for the sake of Allah, can marry her? This is what one of the Companions did. The person who ... -
Make Your Habitual Acts Good Ones
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe carry out many of our activities mechanically without thinking about them, like walking, typing, eating, dressing, enunciating, and driving. Some activities become so automatic that if it would confuse us if we tried to think about them. For instance, We do not consider...
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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. -
The Holy Qur'an : Surah 5. The Table, The Table Spread
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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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... -
Remember Allah’s Grace
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMEvery instance of worldly or spiritual good that we experience in our lives is purely from Allah’s grace. Nothing of it is our right or entitlement. This applies even to Allah’s prophets and messengers. Allah says: “But Allah chooses for His mercy whom He wills, and Allah is... -
Where the Qur'an mentions the Prophet's ascension into Heaven
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe read in the Sunnah about the Prophet's night journey to Jerusalem ad then from there his ascension into Heaven from there. I know where the Qur'an speaks about the night journey to Jerusalem, but I cannot find any mention of the Prophet's ascension into Heaven... -
Swimming instead of wudu' for prayer
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhile swimming at the beach or at a pool and swimming underwater, a person's whole body becomes wet. Does this mean that when the person gets out of the water, he or she can dispense with wudû' and pray immediately? -
Does Islam Condone Domestic Violence?
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPlace of women in the religion of Islam has been the subject of much debate in recent years. There is a common perception in the West that Islam considers women less than men and restricts their freedoms and role in the society. Constant stream of images of women... -
Telling jokes & relating humorous anecdotes
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhat kind of jokes are allowed in Islam? Laughter is a truly human attribute. Islam, the natural religion, does not prevent people from laughing. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to laugh and joke with his Companions, but he did not make ... -
Love is a Skill
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLove, on Earth, is something from our imagination; If we had not found it therein, we’d have invented it. Those who truly love each other would not want... -
A Brief Biography of Prophet Muhammad
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Prophet Muhammad was the son of Abdullah, who was the son of Abdul-Muttalib, who was the son of Hashim; whose ancestry reaches the Prophet Ismael son of the Prophet Abraham, peace be upon them. -
The Oak Tree and the Reeds
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThere is an old folk story which teaches this valuable lesson. Once there was a great oak tree on a river bank. The tree was surrounded by reeds. Every day, the wind would blow and tree would stand firm and resolute, while the reeds would always bend. The oak tree... -
Prophecies related to the coming of The Promised Messiah & The Mahdi of Muslims
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWorld was in dire need of revelations from God for spiritual guidance at the time when our Holy Prophet (saw) had appeared in Arabia. All the laws & teachings of the previous prophets had been forgotten and man was living in the worst possible way. The great and marvelous revolution which was... -
Unbelievers and their fate in the Hereafter
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAre Christian and Jewish lay people the same as their clergy and religious scholars? Are they also unbelievers, even though they are People of the Book and do not have the knowledge that their religious leaders have? Are they condemned to Hell for their not believing in ... -
Quoting the Qur'an in poetry
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSome people take the words of the Qur'ân and hadîth and use them in their poems and speeches as if they were their own words. They use the same words, but for different meanings than they were originally intended, as if it was something clever, since ... -
Islam And Music
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIf the religion of Islam actually does forbid music, even the majority of devout Muslims would probably find this to be very strange and a cause for concern. Why in the world would a religion prohibit Music? Do any other minor or major religions prohibit music? What did Muhammad have to say ... -
Laylat Al Qadr 2013: What Is The ‘Night of Power?’
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLaylat Al Qadr is considered the holiest night of the year for Muslims, and is traditionally celebrated on the 27th day of Ramadan. It is known as the “Night of Power,” and commemorates the night that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, beginning with the... -
40 Hadîth Explanation (8): The Religion is Naseehah
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThat one cannot worship Allah sincerely without being sincere to what He has revealed, and to the people according to their station in life. Also one has to respect and honour His Messenger (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam), which is to respect and honour what he said, did, approved of or ... -
Call Them to Generosity, Call Them to Allah
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMEven when Allah commands and prohibits things, He does so out of mercy for us. He has no need for what He commands us to perform, and He does not prohibit us from things for His own sake. What He commands and forbids is for our own welfare. -
Jesus and Islam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHere are six questions that followers of Islam, and others, often ask about Jesus... -
40 Hadîth Explanation (7): The Halaal is Clear and the Haraam is Clear
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis hadeeth is a great Principle from the Principles of the Sharee'ah, such that the well known Muhaddith Aboo Dawood as-Sijistaanee said, "al-Islaam revolves around four ahaadeeth" , and he then mentioned this hadeeth amongst them. And there is consensus amongst the ... -
The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man (part 8)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe can confidently claim that this excellent teaching with all its devices that is set forth in the Holy Quran is peculiar to Islam. It should be kept in mind that as the natural condition of man, which is the source of his passions, is such that he cannot depart from it without a complete change in himself... -
Race, Ethnicity and Nationalism
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPeople are naturally comfortable with others who share their cultural norms. The tendency to identify with one’s people or nation is something Allah has placed in human nature and He has made it a reason for people to get to know each other. Allah has also told us that ... -
Unbelievers and their fate in the Hereafter
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAre Christian and Jewish lay people the same as their clergy and religious scholars? Are they also unbelievers, even though they are People of the Book and do not have the knowledge that their religious leaders have? Are they condemned to Hell for their not believing in Prophet Muhammad? -
40 Hadîth Explanation (6): Rejection of Evil Deeds and Innovations
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThat anything new introduced in the matter of worship, which has not already been given sanction from the Qur'aan and the Sunnah will not be accepted by Allaah. That anything new incorporated into the Deen ... -
The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man (part 7)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Arabic word for swine is Khinzir which is a compound of Khanz and Ara, which means: I see it very foul. Thus the very name that God Almighty gave to this animal at the beginning points to its uncleanness. It is a curious coincidence that in Hindi this animal is called ... -
Imâm an-Nawawî's 40 Hadîth Explanation (5)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThat the angel of life blows the soul into the foetus after it is 120 days old, so without doubt, terminating the life of a foetus when it is over 4 months old is definitely murder. That each child which is born has its sustenance, ...
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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
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. -
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. ... -
Historic manuscript is a real page turner
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTwo stunning pages taken from an 800-year-old copy of the Qur’an will go on show for the first time this week in a new display looking at the Islamic faith. -
Saudi TV Show Becomes a Hit by Mocking Islamic State Group
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA new TV satire program has become a hit in the Arab world by mocking some of the region's most serious issues, from the intractable Sunni-Shiite divide and religious extremism to the brutality of militants like the Islamic State group. -
For minority Ahmadis, Ramadan means love despite persecution
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFor minority Ahmadis, Ramadan means love despite persecutionOn the first Friday of Ramadan, some 80 Ahmadiyya Muslims crowded into the small An-Nur mosque in Bukit Duri, South Jakarta. Usually, the weekly prayer barely draws 30 members from the community but this time strength was necessary... -
Spelling Out the true spirit of Ramadan
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMRamadan begins, June 18, and since nothing says “Holy month of hunger” quite like an acrostic, read on for some fun fasting facts. R is for Ramadan, the month of fasting for 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. Fasting means no food or drink between sunrise and sunset. We will be three days into ... -
Islam's holy month of Ramadan begins
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAs the sun set on Wednesday, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan began. The 30-day celebration is an opportunity for Muslims around the world to practise their faith, recognize the hardships of others, and reconnect with their communities... -
Now, a book to show yoga and namaaz are the same
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTitled ‘Yoga and Islam’, the booklet is compiled by the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The book was launched by AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik. The book also draws parallels between some yoga exercises and namaaz.... -
Don’t worry about the best movie about the Prophet Muhammad, the Message
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA good place for the non-Muslims to start learning about the Holy Prophet Muhammad is a movie named, the Message: Mohammed: Messenger of God, (1976) Rated PG. After a non-Muslim seeker has watched this movie and ... -
It is not an Islamic duty to initiate aggression against peaceful neighbors
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIs it an obligation of an Islamic state to attack the neighboring non-Muslim states and collect ‘jizya’ from them? Do we see this in the example of the rightly guided Caliphs who fought against the Roman and Persian Empires without any aggression initiating from them? -
Festival of Light at The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Saturday 30 May, The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, located near Bendigo to the northwest of Melbourne, will hold their third annual “Festival of Light.” -
Imagination and Islamic Work
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMImagination is an important component to success, especially in Islamic work. It can improve the way we conduct ourselves and help us to be more sympathetic towards others and more forgiving. This is because it allows you to put yourself in... -
Iranian big-budget film causes controversy by depicting Muhammad
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA big-budget Iranian film about Muhammad’s childhood has courted controversy by including shots of the prophet’s back, among them a low-angle shot of a teenage Muhammad against the sky. Physical depictions of Muhammad are taboo in many Muslim communities ... -
Grand Mufti of Egypt: ‘There’s No Place for Terror in the Teachings of Islam’
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMEvery Muslim is in utter shock about the senseless, appalling and cowardly attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris, and the other senseless violence against innocents we have seen since in Copenhagen and Libya. -
Prayers: A special connection with Allah
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIslam signifies the subjection of all activities in all walks of life to the Law of God Almighty, and leaving nothing to the whims and fancies of anyone else. God has commanded the believers to declare: “Truly, my prayer, my service of sacrifice, my life, and my death, are (all) for ... -
The Muslims of Early America
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn a sense, Islam is as American as the rodeo. It, too, was imported, but is now undeniably part of the culture. Whether or not protesters in Texas and elsewhere are ready for it, it is inevitable that some Muslims will let their babies grow up to be cowboys. A few cowboys may ... -
Clotted in controversy: Iran’s premiere of Prophet Mohammed biopic reportedly cancelled
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe most expensive film in Iran’s history – a biopic of Prophet Mohammed – had been scheduled to have its world premiere in Tehran on Sunday. However Iranian Film Daily reported the last-moment cancellation of the premiere.... -
Burning of Jordanian pilot by ISIS is a crime in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMNews of the Jordanian pilot who was burned alive shocked the world.The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) justified the act as being part of the Islamic law Qisas ... -
World Hijab Day 2015, Feb 1
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFor many people, the hijab is a symbol of oppression and segregation. By opening up new pathways to understanding, Nazma hopes to counteract some of the controversies surrounding why Muslim women choose to wear the hijab. -
My apology to Muslims
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAs a professional writer, I always correct any errors of fact I make in my articles. I realise that no other columnist does this but that is only because, unlike me, they never make mistakes. -
In Islam, a long tradition against depicting the prophet
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt's not mentioned in Islam's holy book, the Quran, but the religion's ban on depicting the Prophet Muhammad — even favorably — has run firm through the centuries... -
Radical London Imam Anjem Choudary Admits Islam is not a Religion of Peace, ISLAM IS A RELIGION OF SUBMISSION
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLove him or hate him, at least London Imam Anjem Choudary speaks the truth. Last Wednesday during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Hannity and Choudary discussed Islam and its views toward the world, freedom of expression, freedom of religion,... -
French imams: Muslims must condemn 'barbaric' attack on newspaper
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTwo French imams visiting the Vatican have called on Muslims to respond to the deadly attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo by rising up to express their disgust at the criminals who have “hijacked” their religion. -
Egypt's president calls for 'religious revolution' in Islam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe country's information ministry said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asked the heads of the country's leading Muslim groups "to confront the misleading ideologies harming Islam and Muslims worldwide." -
Promoting Human Values
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM“Modern education tends to focus on materialist goals with insufficient stress on developing warm-heartedness. If our education touches on ethics it is usually in relation to religious faith. Despite their philosophical differences, the main practice of all the major religious traditions is love.... -
Love Yourself... in Moderation
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA man spent many years searching for the perfect women. One day he found her, but he still did not get married. Someone asked him why and he said: “Yes, I found the perfect women, but she was also looking for the perfect man!” Some aspects of narcissism are not bad ... -
The ‘Shahi Imams’ Of India
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSaudi Arabia is a kingdom, and has had several Kings during the last 100 years, but it does not have a ‘Shahi Imam’, nor had one before. Even the men who lead the prayers at the Ka’ba in Mecca are simply known as Imams....
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