The Qur'anic words are considered sublime. Allah challenged the Arabs to produce a literary work of a similar calibre like the Qur'an

Since Islam’s earliest days, women took a prominent part in the preservation of Hadith, and this function continued down the centuries

Since Islam’s earliest days, women took a prominent part in the preservation and cultivation of Hadith, and this function continued down the centuries

The article shares some important tips in order to enable us to benefit optimally from our performance of hajj.

Details about things that the pilgrim after assuming the state of ihram (intention for hajj) must avoid for him to perfect his worship.

The article introduces the best and proper way to approach the Quran and benefit from its lessons, values and teachings.

Hajj is more than being rituals. The faithful hope that it will bring about a deep spiritual transformation.

Belief in al-akhirah (life after death) is so crucial to the Islamic faith that any doubts about it amount to the denial of Allah (God).

Al-Baqi` is the principal cemetery of the people of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah and has been so since the time of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)

Some of the rulings concern the persons who are slaughtering and others concerned when the slaughter should take place.

The article focuses on the most important events in the life of Prophet Muhammad in Makkah from the birth to the time of migration

The ruling of sheria regarding the entering the Ihram state for the pilgrims

When a person travels to perform the rites of Hajj, he is reminded of his journey to Allah and the Hereafter

Saudi Arabia is one of the hottest territories in the world. Because of its weather throughout the whole year, dermatitis (skin diseases) increase among the pilgrims for several reasons: – Extra excretion of sweat due to burning sun beams and high humidity. – Overcrowding at Hajj, where people from all over the world gather together

The article addresses the kind of connection that exists between Hajj and life, as they need special preparation and goals

Among the good deeds we have done during Hajj days and which we should always do is supplication

Would anyone like to go on Hajj with all the difficulty and tremendous expenses of the journey and come back without any reward from Allah?

The rites of Hajj are spread over only a few days, as symbolic guidelines, they stand people in good stead for the rest of their lives.

Muslims who are performing Hajj should be keen to know the meaning and values of Hajj and learn to internalize them.

The Prophet’s philosophy of nature principles are based on tawheed (unity), khalifa (stewardship) and amana (trust)

Islam has provided the most humane of the rules of combat in existence. It does that when it forbids the killing of non-combatants

No person could ever equal Muhammad in generosity. He gave away things to others and felt more pleasure than those who received it.

Among these special seasons of worship are the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah, which Allah has preferred over all other days of the year.

The article highlights the essential sheria (Juristic) objectives and benefits of Hajj rites and practices.

Muslim scholars have discussed different ways to consider the Prophetic claim of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh).

On the Day of `Arafah, Allah's mercy and forgiveness are showered on His servants. Do you know how great and immense is Allah's mercy?

The quality of our success as social beings depends on our capacity to develop the magnetic power of caring enough

The democracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when the peasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'God Alone is Great'

the pilgrimage to Makkah, is the fourth basic act of worship (`ibadah). It is obligatory once in a lifetime

Islam does not prohibit Muslims from being kind and generous to people of other religions, even if they are idolaters and polytheists

The Fiqh Council of North America — after careful research, deliberations, and discussion — has adopted a new position regarding the determination of the beginning of the Islamic lunar months. This position is based primarily on the following fiqhi premises: Sighting the hilal (ru’yah, crescent sighting) is not an act of `ibadah in itself; it

The utmost success of the entire Muslim nation in this life and the Hereafter is based on their correct comprehension of the meaning of faith.

The uniqueness of the Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) is that he was not only a great person in his own time, but he is great for all times, for all people of any race, colour, nationality or geographical location.

Come on dear little child No need to cry to run and hide Just come and sit right down with me Cuddle up cosy on my knee I want to tell a tale to you Many know it – not just a few It’s a tale from long ago you see But its message rings

The `Eids and their celebration in Islam carry a distinctive meaning and spirit. They are totally different from the celebrations in other nations and cultures.

All Islamic religious rituals are based on this natural basis as mere intention expressed privately and abstract spiritual meditation are not enough to satisfy the requirements of religious worship.

The article highlights the importance of proper preparation and provisions for the prospective pilgrims.

Hisbah is a broad Qur'anic principle that encompasses both the government's responsibilities as well as any effort exerted by the individual to resolve a conflict or misunderstanding among people.

Take the good that people are able to give and forgive the rest. No one will ever be exactly the way you want them to be.

I haven’t always been old you knowMany things helped me to growI had my dreams – every colour and hueI hoped that they would all come true My life is filled with events and morePerhaps some surprises are still in store Now I look around and seeSome photos; memories only to serve meIn years gone

Highlight of some matters that can help a pilgrim ensure that his or her Hajj will be accepted.

Older people usually say they know everything and younger people usually say that older people don’t know anything at all .. Perhaps one of the parties is right and perhaps both of them are wrong!

Just about anywhere you go in the world today you’ll find older people grumbling about the young. “I’d never have gotten away with that in my day” statements like that are heard all the time.

The term teenager is a fairly recent phenomenon, created in the last hundred years or so and used primarily as a tool for marketing. As Muslims, we understand that we are children first, and after puberty we become adults.

To arrive at a correct appraisal of the Prophet’s contribution to human thought, one has to view it in the background of the history of the world as a whole.

The Festival of Love was one of the festivals of the pagan Romans when paganism was the prevalent religion of the Romans more than seventeen centuries ago. In the pagan Roman concept, it was an expression of "spiritual love".

The article addresses the importance of learning the story of companions and their commitment in the struggle to spread Islam to the world.

The mosque is the most important institution in Islam. After the home and the workplace, it is the most frequented place.

The brightest name in Egyptian Islamic science is that of mathematician and scholar Abu 'Ali al-Hasan bin al-Hasan bin al-Haytham, known as "Alhazen" to the Western world.

A number of incidents testify to the Prophet’s justice. In many of the Prophet's addresses, even in his final sermon, he (peace and blessings be upon him) stated that superiority lay not in race, but in godliness.

This paper examines the nature and parameters of the normative relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is based mainly on an attempt to understand the Qur’an in its own textual and historical context.

Botanical research by Muslim scholars can be traced back to the second year after Hijrah (7th century AD) when a keen interest developed into the medicinal and agricultural aspects of the floral kingdom

The word "algebra," like the subject, is a consequence of the intellectual ferment that occurred in Baghdad during the ninth century reign of Caliph al-Ma'mun (813-33).

When the persecution of the people of Makkah against the Muslims grew intense, Allah commanded them to emigrate so that they could establish the religion of Allah in a land where they could worship Him. Allah chose Madinah as the land of Hijrah (emigration for the sake of Allah). The Messenger (peace and blessings be

The article explains some nutritional habits of the prophet (SAWS) that have substantial support in recent scientific literature.

I beheld the mosque on Arafah—Masjid Namirah—through the early morning mist. Thousands on foot, in buses and cars heading in the same direction. With purposeful movements men and machine moved towards Arafah.

The purpose behind writing this short article is how to attract our attention to the young people with no parents, with no food, with no water, and with no sanitation

Prophet Muhammad never held back his love for the children and always expressed his fondness to them.

The Prophet lived a simple and modest life, both in Makkah as a trader, and in Madinah as the head of the state.

Is it possible that Muhammad might have claimed Prophethood in order to attain status, greatness, and power?

An answer to the allegation that Satan threw in a certain couplet when the Prophet (Pbuh) was reciting Surah An-Najm 53.

The way of the Prophets of Allah in the face of life challenges. These ways are in form of advice that Allah gave to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

The story life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) from the birth to the death and the completion of his mission on earth.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) delivered this sermon on the 9 Dhul-Hijjah 10 A.H. in the valley of Mount `Arafat, during his final Hajj, known as the Farewell Hajj

Muhammad proved by his living example that he was the most truthful and honest person of his age

The Prophet gave a summary of his teachings in his farewell address, which can be analyzed under belief in the One God, rule of law and rule of justice.

This topic shows how the Companions behaved throughout their lives—setting sublime examples of adherence to the Sunnah.

Since both the Qur’an and the Sunnah fall under a common title wahy (revelation or inspiration); what is the difference between the two?

The kiswah is traditionally made of black material with a three-foot-wide band of inscription covering on all four sides of the Ka`bah

About the repentance story of a man who murdered not one, two, or even a dozen of people. He slew 100 people but was still eager to repent and turn over a new leaf

In all the stories of the Qur'an, there is a lesson for people to derive, not just a narration or a mere tale-telling

A quick tour of some Islamic countries and see how the art of architecture is similar, even though the eras in which this art emerged were different.

Can the Qur’an, 1,400 years later, be a living, relevant force, as powerful for us now as it was then?

Surahs of the Qur'an have also been classified, according to their origin, into Makkan and Madinan surahs

Muslims believe that the Night of Power (Laylat Al-Qadr) is the holiest night of Ramadan

Through the frequent follow-up and permanent observation, committing the Qur’an to one’s heart can be kept free from forgetting

Loving one another for the sake of Allah, and brotherhood in faith, are among the most excellent acts of worship.

The Muslim Ummah is unanimous that fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory upon every person who is capable (mukallaf)

Muslims are expected to eat for survival, to maintain good health, and not to live for eating

Islam is international in its outlook and approach. It does not admit barriers and distinctions based on color, clan, blood or territory

The noble Quran contains inexhaustible wisdom; it is the quintessence of the knowledge of both ancients and the moderns, the Decisive Criterion; Spirit from Allah, and revelation from on High on the heart of the Messenger.

Islam encourages the recitation of Quran being it the last and final message of the Almighty God to mankind. This recitation is guided with some ethics and manners.

The spirit of constructive positivism and active endeavour is one of the principles stressed by Sunnah. This spirit should control the Muslim’s mind, senses, thought, and conduct.

There are clear examples of how caring the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was, even to those of his Companions who slipped and violated Islamic rules.

Taqwa is a central concept that has been frequently mentioned in the Qur’an, especially in verses that deal with individual behavior in social relations

Dr. William Baker explains how Muslims view the Torah and the New Testament as inspired revelations of God and how Islam neither targeted the Jews nor Judaism

During his lifetime, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to teach his Sunnah by three methods: verbal, written (dictation to scribes), and practical demonstration. As far as the first method is concerned, the Prophet used to repeat important things three times and then listen to what the Companions had learned from him.

Few reasons that give an indication as to why this book deserves the attention of all humanity

The Qur’an remains today exactly as it was revealed more than 14 centuries ago and contains the exact Words of Allah

Jihad means a serious, continuous, and sincere struggle, on both the personal, as well as on the social level

The Qur’an addresses this issue by emphasizing each individual’s responsibility for their own deeds including the speech as every word counts

My brief encounter with Islam, both in a college class and my visit to a mosque, planted a seed that would grow for the next ten years

I always strived to be someone else, until I found myself through my discovery and acceptance of the faith in One God

Islam is keen to protect the environment with all its components by creating a complete conception of life and its system

Circumambulating the Ka`bah is a symbolic act of worship, whose wisdom may be hidden from some. It indicates the believers’ utter submission to Almighty Allah alone

The sins that are related to the rights of the servants are not absolved of the servant except by returning the rights to their people. As for the rights of Allah, they are forgiven by repentance.

Sheikh Mustafa Al-Zarqa, may Allah have mercy on him, said: Hajj is one of the obligations of the religion and one of the principles of Islam. The foundation of performing these obligations is sincerity, so that they are accepted by Allah, pleasing to Him, and worthy of their immense reward. An accepted Hajj means a

The Ka`bah is nearly square in shape, built with hard dark bluish-grey stones. It now rises to sixteen meters; but was much lower at the time of the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him.