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The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar; a day of festivities called Eid al-Fitr. In Arabic ”Eid” means something which returns and is repeated every certain period of time. The word ”Eid”, however, has evolved to mean a festivity. The word ”fitr” is the root of the

The most blessed time of Ramadan is approaching; the showers of mercy and blessings are heaped on the believers during the last ten nights of Ramadan. It is time to put more effort and be more dedicated. It is a golden chance for those who were careless in the past days of Ramadan to make

In the darkness, silent whisper breeze of night, Descended from heaven the book of guidance, From Allah, the one to whom belongs all wisdom, might, To intellects it brought knowledge, to heart it brought light. To the Beloved Prophet, Muhammad, the pure, the one with open heart, The Absolute Wisdom of Allah (SWT) did the

Situated approximately 24 km northwest of Mecca lies Jirana, a location steeped in historical significance. “Do not be like the woman who breaks the thread after she is strong, and we leave her with many strands” (Quran 16:92). This verse serves as an allegory for those who betray their covenant with Allah. The woman referenced

There has not been a prophet or messenger that did not spent his nights worshipping the One Who had sent him. Qiyam Al-Layl (Night Vigil Prayer) has always been a sign of believers. The people of the Ummah that preceded us revived their nights with Prayer and supplication and besought their Lord at a time

Loving one’s spouse is an important tenet in Islam, as the family unit represents an important cornerstone of the faith.  Marriage and family life expert Dr. Gary Chapman explains that each one of us speaks one or more of five different languages of love.  The “Love Languages”, he says, refer to how we perceive that

Faith and hope are closely related; a true believer is the most hopeful and the most optimistic person among people, and the farthest one from pessimism, complaining, and dissatisfaction. This is because true faith indicates the belief in the power of Allah that controls this universe. Faith also indicates the belief in infinite might, boundless

Fasting is prescribed to every Muslim in the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar year. During this period Muslims do not eat a grain of food nor drink a drop of water from dawn to dusk, no matter how hungry or thirsty they feel. It is faith in Allah, the only One

On his deathbed Caliph Al-Ma’mun asked his brother and successor in the calipahte Al-Mu`tasim to put an end to the rebellion led by Babek Al-Khurrami in Azerbaijan. The Khurramites were a corrupt group believing in incarnation and the transmigration of the soul and proclaiming dissoluteness. Caliph Al-Ma’mun sent several military expeditions one after the other

My name is Jamie and I converted to Islam a week and half ago. Before I became a Muslim, I was not a very conservative person, I was not a very good person. I modeled for about five years, and during that time I did a lot of drugs. And I thought oh, I can

The three components to the sweetness of faith are like pieces of a puzzle Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: “There are three qualities that whoever possesses will taste the sweetness of faith: That Allah and His Messenger are dearer to him than all else, that he loves a person only for the sake

The month of Ramadan has a sublime rank in the hearts of all Muslims because of its abundant merits and diffuse attributes that were illustrated by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Therefore, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), as well as the Tabi`in (first generation after the Prophet), were keen

The Creator, the Almighty, has not honored any nation as He has honored the Islamic nation. When one investigates its Sharia, its eras, generations, and times, one finds it enjoying many opportunities for divine forgiveness and divine satisfaction. It has been granted the greatest rewards and the most opportunities to earn the satisfaction of its

In the greatest month of the year, the blessed month of Ramadan, we turn to our Lord with heavy hearts consumed by the challenges we face as Muslims living in the West, and consumed by the overwhelming struggles that have befallen our brethren across the world as they strive to rebuild societies that have deteriorated

Another blessed month of Ramadan is upon the world, by the grace of God. While the days are famous for the fasts in which Muslims abstain from food, drink (yes, even water), and intimate relations, the nights are dedicated to worship. While the current pandemic has changed the ways in which we celebrate special events

It is only a few hours that separate us from the blessed days and nights of Ramadan. So, it is time to start warming up, set goals and think about ways to maximize your gains during the month. Early preparation means greater benefits. The opportunity of Ramadan is so precious to let it slip away.

The article explains some ways a Muslim can observe in preparing for Ramadan.

The two fundamental sources of Islam are the Qur’an (the word of God) and the Sunnah (the example) of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). By Sunnah, we mean the actions, sayings and silent permissions (or disapprovals) of the Prophet. The word “Sunnah” is also used to refer to religious duties that are

All Muslim jurists, no matter what school they belong to or what region they come from, and no matter whether their schools have continued to exist till today or ceased to exist, maintain that referring to the Sunnah and abiding by it is part and parcel of Islam. All of them, whether they adopt the

There are three degrees of fasting: 1. The fast of the ordinary person. The fast of the ordinary person consists of  the abstinence of appetite, sexual intercourse, noise, arguing etc … In addition to the fara’id, obligations of the fast, the seeker may advance in his practice by observation of the traditions (Sunnah) of the

Allah gifted His servant prophet and Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) with all sublime morals. In this context, Almighty Allah says: [And surely thou hast sublime morals] (Al-Qalam 68:4). On his part, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “I was sent (by Allah) to perfect the sublime morals.”

Why did God choose human beings as His messengers? Wouldn’t it be more appropriate if God sent angels to guide people and to show them the straight path? Wouldn’t people be more eager to believe an angel than merely another human like themselves? How fair would it be for human beings to have angels as

Many Jews may be surprised to learn that Islam as preached by Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the same religion preached by Abraham, as well as of all other prophets mentioned in the Torah and the Bible. Muslims honor all the prophets of the Jews – Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David and Solomon among

The article shows how the Quran lay out the framework as to what are the basis, the objectives, and the goal of marriage in Islam

 A time remembered, is a period of historical films on British history, when to see a woman veiled was quite normal. To surf on the Internet, one could be led to believe that the veil begins and ends with Islam, or as a wedding dress accessory. The event of banning the veil in France has

Humbleness can be divided into two basic categories. The first kind is humbleness before God, which implies faith in Him and total submission to His will and commands without feeling haughty. The second category is humbleness with people, usually defined in dictionaries as the quality of being humble or modest and lacking pride, boastfulness or

The Qur'an enjoins on Muslims the duty of being kind and compassionate to their parents. This shows how important it is in Islam to treat parents.

Islam teaches us to be merciful to the entire creation, even towards those who oppose Islam and worship idols

What a wonderful story, that a 10-year-old boy should be one of the very first to embrace Islam and then go on to become one of its great leaders and champions. One of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs, `Ali ibn Abi Talib was a cousin of the Prophet (peace be upon him) married to the

The clothes do not make the woman, but they can make an impact during a job interview. Self-expression is a typical explanation for low-riding jeans and funky shoes as much as it is for body piercings and hair color. Yet Islamic women who choose to make an unconventional statement with their attire typically encounter prejudice,

It was once said that, "Bilal is the Master who was freed by the Master [Abu Bakr]." Here is the brief story of Bilal the sweet caller to Islam.

The essence of Tawakkul (Putting one's trust in Allah), its application on the growth of faith, and some examples from the story of prophets.

In Muslim history there are some extraordinary stories of how people have embraced Islam over the years. As Muslims, these stories encourage and inspire us to learn more and more about the history of Islam, especially in the early days when our Prophet (peace be upon him) was struggling to make its message known and

There is something really special about people who fear Allah and obey His commands. You’ll notice it in the look in their eyes, their hope for the future, their resilience, and their steadfastness. It is an uncommon trait in today’s world. We could call it inner tranquility. In today’s world, people are taught from childhood

Upon accepting Islam, the new Muslim finds him or herself in a situation most of us are unfamiliar with and unprepared to deal with. A new Muslim is a social infant. Through the grace and mercy of Allah, I became an infant myself a few years ago when I rediscovered my fitrah (my inherent knowledge

There is no doubt that interfaith dialogue, whereby the people of different religions get to know each other more through open and frank discussion, as well as friendly interchange.

Mu’adh bin Jabal reported the Prophet’s advice to him and said: the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “Fear Allah wheresoever you may be, and follow up and evil deed with a good one, it will efface it (the evil deed). And deal with mankind with good manners.” [1] This hadeeth is one of the Forty

The Prophet (PBUH) said, `In every nation there exists a man worthy of all trust and the trustworthy of this nation is Abu `Ubaidah lbn Al- Jarraah."

The Quran and Sunnah are full of references to Paradise and the great reward that is therein. The article therefore gives the descriptions of paradise.

There is much information contained in the Qur’an whose source cannot be attributed to anyone other than Allah. Another approach to the authenticity of this book.

How Qur'an challenges its reader or critics to present any substantial proof against its authenticity.

The Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) are the sources from which every Muslim woman derives her rights and duties. Today people think that women are liberated in the West and that the women’s liberation movement began in the twentieth century. Actually, the women’s liberation movement was not

It is by Allah's grace that you have dealt gently with them. Had you been harsh and hard- hearted, they would surely have broken away from you

The following is summarized from discussion on the hadith (leaving that which is of no concern to him) from the highly recommended commentary on the Forty Hadeeth An-Nawawi.

The Muslim community living in the West is at a crossroads, and among all the challenges we are confronted with is that of attempting to deal with our youth, culture, and Islam in the West. It is not feasible to do justice to such a broad topic in an essay of one thousand words. The

Muslims believe that before there was human life on this earth, all humanity was witness to the existence of Allah. Allah tells us in the Qur’an what means: [And (remember) when your Lord brought forth from the children of Adam, from their loins, their seed and made them testify as to themselves (saying): “Am I

The journey of Suhaib Ar-Rumi to Islam and how he gains the inner resources to surmount difficulties and live successful and fruitful life.

Zaid ibn Su`nah said, "I recognized all of the signs of prophethood upon seeing the face of Muhammad save two signs that were not immediately evident...

The virtues of modesty in Islam and some thoughts on its application.

OK, folks, try this one at two o’clock in the morning or, if you can’t manage that, after the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer when the world around you is quiet. Spend some time reflecting on the Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension—Israa’ and Mi`raj—which are remembered on 27 Rajab. Imagine yourself accompanying him on that miraculous journey.

The real and complete success is clearly expatiated in the Holy Qur'an. It shows the characteristics of the concept and their impacts on the believers.

The Qur’an is the final revelation book, which Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Allah has guaranteed the Qur’an’s protection from any corruption or distortion.

The sixth and final article of Islamic belief, as detailed by a famous prophetic Tradition is belief in destiny, its good and evil

When a Muslim performs all the activities of his life in the way of Allah, and for the pleasure of Allah, then all his deeds become ‘ibadah or worship

This article explores the different kinds of traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (Sunnah), which along with the Qur'an form the main reference of Islamic Law.

Muslims believe the world is God’s gift to mankind and that there is proof of His existence in every natural object. The finest grain of sand, with its patterned arrangements of atoms, displays the minute detail of His reckoning. From the smallest of viruses to the largest of plants and animals, every living creature presents

Muslim scholars consider a fetus that has passed its fourth lunar month after conception to be a living human being. Scientifically speaking, life is a series of molecular events and biochemical reactions in each cell of the human body, events, and reactions that should not be confused with ruh (the human soul) of which we

The knowledge of the prophet's sunnah and the reconciliation approach of any assumed contradiction between hadiths and Qur'an texts

The changing of Qiblah in Islam was not just an incident of changing the direction of Salah only, but rather an incident of transforming the soul.

As a secular society we all accept the concept of individual accountability for our actions; as a spiritual community we see that many people do not believe in punishment for sins and heedlessness.  When we read the Qur’an and Sunnah, we see that God is not guaranteeing anyone heaven as a result of their being

Anyone who looks around modern society will quickly notice the many blessings of technology and scientific advancement. As Muslims we recognize that these are blessings from our beloved Creator who provided us with the means to achieve success. We also see, as a result of people straying from God and His message, the ugly side

Taqwa is one of the fundamental principles in Islam. It is usually translated as: fear of Allah, piety, righteousness, or being conscious of Allah

The part of the article wishes to examine the ability of Islam to restore meaning to an LC (low context) society

The study shows how Islam can counter the nihilistic forces currently at work in our society by restoring meaning to human life

No fake tan?  No Saturday nights out?  Cover my hair?  Are you crazy?! My Background and Personality A Friday afternoon at school full of excitement and chatter about what to do at the weekend, what clothes to wear, will I pass for 18 to get into the coolest club? My ambitions in this stage of

Muslims believe that the Qur’an in its entirety is the words of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) over a long period of time and that the Qur’an is protected from any form of corruption and alteration. There are many proofs that the Qur’an is Allah’s revelation. Here I will

Ulum al-Qur'an appeared early with the advent of the dawn of Islam. The first generation of believers used to meet in the house of Al-Arqam to memorise, recite, contemplate and construe the Qur'an

Is not God great? To have created all this strong and wild beauty so that man may find peace in it...

I was brought up Catholic, and as an adult, I started to stray from it. I didn't know what it was that I felt uncomfortable with, but I just knew something wasn't right

One characteristic of the Qur’an is moderation or harmony between the divine and human, the spiritual and the material, the individual and the collective, and so on. The Qur’an pays due attention to all facts of life and all needs of man, and deals with them in such a way as to help man to

he Qur'anic approach is unparalleled as it appeals to human nature from angles where no response could have been imagined to come. Yet we find human nature ready with its positive response

Showing the ethics of sharia through basic Islamic principles and values, and how these should be the overriding principles for everything.

Christianity and Islam, together with Judaism, are usually called the Semitic religions, and they cover much common ground...

Cartoons are blaring on the TV, the phone is ringing off the hook, my youngest is screaming in anger because her elder sister took away her toy, and the teapot full of milky tea that I just put on to simmer has already boiled over to coat my stove in a tan, sticky mess! This

The author seeks to clarify the concept of Sunnah of the Prophet and our obligation to follow it

The definition of Sunnah also referred to as the prophet's traditions and its functions within Islamic law.

This is a synopsis of a paper prepared for the Doha International Conference for the Family, Doha ,Qatar, November 29–30, 2004. The paper was not read at the conference for lack of time. We have omitted here most of the introductory remarks addressed to the conference sponsors and organizers. The initial invitation letter [to the

Some tips on how to approach your non-Muslim neighbor in a kind way that exemplifies Islamic manners

The unity of mankind is conceived in the light of the common parentage of Adam and Eve. Every human being is a member of the universal family established by them, and is entitled therefore to enjoy the common benefits as he is enjoined to share the common responsibilities. When people realize that they all belong

What are the four matters that every believing Muslims most have the knowledge of them?

Allah has showed us in the Holy Qur`an and in the prophetic traditions, the effective ways of tarbiyah which include teaching through stories

What are the good deeds that can benefit the dead by the permission of Allah

Many people today allege that they can do without the Messengers and their messages and instead use the reason that Allah has bestowed on them. We see them enacting laws, planning, directing, approving and prohibiting, their only reference in doing so, being, what their reason accepts or rejects. In the past there have been groups

From among the stations of worshipping Allah and seeking His help is the station of fear. Allah said, "So fear them not, and fear Me alone, if you are believers."

Muslim youth do socialize via internet sites and social media apps, and they are no exempted from the internet dangers and temptations

What do we mean by the state of repentance (Tawbah) in Islam? How can a believer obtain this state?

It is necessary for an individual to pause at the end of each day that has passed, taking oneself to account for self-criticism

One’s heart should always be filled with the remembrance of Allah. Forgetfulness and negligence are the main weaknesses of human beings. The only remedy is that the believer should develop God-consciousness and be constantly aware that Almighty Allah watches him. All acts of worship aim at drawing man closer to Allah. The Qur’an says, (Establish

(As for the unbelievers, their deeds are like a mirage in the desert that the thirsty traveler supposes to be water, but when he comes near to it finds that it is nothing. But he finds that Allah (has always been present) with him, and that He will pay him his account in full; for

Heart is a very important part of the human body. A lot depends on the heart: Not only our physical health, but also our spiritual and moral health depends on the soundness of the heart. Someone said rightly, “The problem of the heart is the heart of the problem.” All problems, whether individual, familial, social,

This is the message of peace, the message of salvation. This is the message of liberation from being enslaved to mundane things that keep shackling souls with worries and sorrows. This is a call from the One Who controls everything, calling you, humankind, to submit! Submit your life to Him and be calm. Make your

This article seeks to examine what light means to us in Islam. It begins by discussing An-Nur, Allah and his light.

Before we embark on the next stage of this journey, I want to mention two things. First, much of what you read here will not be radically new. The reason for that is that Allah (swt) has equipped us with ways to achieve tranquility of the heart, yet we seldom use them in that way.

The Holy Qur'an explains the formation rain and clouds as follows: "And We have sent the fertilizing winds and sent down water from the sky and given you drink from it..

Allah Almighty is the Creator and the only One worthy of worship without associating anyone else alongside Him. Allah Almighty says: {O mankind, worship your Lord, Who created you and those who came before you, so that you may become righteous. He Who made for you the earth a [spread out] bed and the sky

The following are a set of supplications from the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet carefully selected from correct sources.

Islam instructs the individual to observe fairness in words and deeds even with the enemies

The article explains the importance of devotion in prayer, summarized from a show called: “How can you taste the sweetness of prayer?”