What deed is better than giving gold and silver? According to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), it is dhikr, which means remembrance of Allah (God). Dhikr is a form of worship that comes after the ritual Prayer (salah) and reading Qur’an in importance. While salah has to be performed at certain

Arabic word sabr, which is usually translated as patience or as patience and perseverance, is much more than that.

My Journey started when I desired to have a relationship with my creator. I wanted to find my spirituality, and not the one I was born with

Jabir ibn `Utayk reported that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “There are seven kinds of martyrs besides those killed in wars, defending the cause of Allah: A person who is killed in an epidemic A person who is drowned A person who has bedsores, causing fever and cough resulting in his death A person who dies

 God draws attention to all the magnificent creations as an indication of the proper planning that leads to wonderful results—for Muslims believe that He creates nothing haphazardly. God relates in the Qur’an how the heavens and the earth were created in seven days and describes that as a sign for humankind. Then the Qur’an directs

The white days are called as such because of its whiteness at night by the moon and by day with the sun. The virtues of these days in the Sunnah are made known.

There are many Muslim scholars who have written about economics in a systematic way from an Islamic point of view, and their writing goes back as far as the 8th century.

Science must increase our faith. It is wrong for anyone to close their eyes to what is right in front of them.  For a Muslim the evidence of dinosaurs and fossils is not a threat to our beliefs. Rather, it is a confirmation of the power of Allah. A. Why Does Allah Tell Us About

The minaret of a mosque used to be the place from which the muezzin would call out for prayers. The adhan is the call given to announce that it is time for a particular obligatory Salah (ritual Prayer). Five times a day the adhan is raised from mosques throughout the world. It is a Sunnah

Islam attaches the highest importance to justice. In fact, Divine Justice is the backbone of the whole act of creation. The balance and the due proportion evident in the heavens and the earth are a manifestation of Allah’s (God’s) Justice. Thus in Islam, balance and justice are central to the design and order underlying Allah’s

In part one the author defined the fabrication of Hadith and gave a brief historical background on the emergence of this phenomenon. In part two he listed the types of fabrication with the causes of each type. In this part, he highlights the efforts of Muslim scholars and the tools they applied to sift through hadiths and

 The fabricated hadiths can be divided into two categories: 1. Intentionally fabricated hadith, which is called hadith mawdu` (invented or fabricated hadith), and 2. Unintentionally fabricated hadith, which is referred to as hadith batil (invalid hadith). Causes of Intentional Fabrication 1. The Zanadiqah (Heretics) 2. Political Differences 3. Favour Seekers 4. Storytellers 5. Human Frailties

All Islamic sources hold that an enormous amount of forgery was committed in Hadith literature. Ibn Hanbal said that seerah and tafseer have been more affected by forgery than any other branch of literature. The very existence of copious literature on fabricated hadiths reminds us of this consciousness. Based on this fact, a great many Western scholars declared Hadith

The full name of Imam Muslim is Abul Husain Muslim ibn Al-Hajjaj Al-Qushairi An-Naisaburi. He belonged to the Qushair tribe of the Arabs, an offshoot of the great clan of Rabi`ah. He was born in Nishapur in AH 202/817 CE or AH 206/821 CE. His parents were religiously minded persons and as such he was

A handwritten manuscript of the opening verses of the Qur’an The human mind “can operate only on the basis of perceptions previously experienced by that very mind, either in their entirety, or in some of their constituent elements.”1 In other words, we cannot form a clear idea of something that happens entirely outside the realm

The meaning that only those who are purified can touch it in the words of Allah the Almighty: {Indeed, it is a noble Qur’ān.* In a Register well-protected* None touch it except the purified} (Al-Waqi’ah 77-79) The imams agreed on the prohibition of touching the Qur’an or carrying it in the event of impurity, and

The guidance of the Noble Qur’an calls for building a person from the inside, his heart, his feelings and his will, so that if his condition remains in balance and moderation, and he settles on guidance from Allah, he will be able to face difficulties and crises and the worldly matters that are exposed to

There are journeys mentioned in the Qur’an by the wisdom of Allah, and others that the Qur’an did not mention, but the revelation, told by the truthful was revealed to inform the nation. The Holy Qur’an mentioned the journey of our father Ibrahim, peace be upon him, to the Holy Land when he left his

Faith increases and decreases in the heart of the believer. And the believer always needs to renew this faith in his heart. The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Faith is created inside one of you as a garment is created, so ask God to renew faith in your hearts.” It

Many signs appear to the eye from the countries of the world with the increase in the number of reverts and those who enter the religion of Allah in waves of groups from the east and west of the earth, and from the north and south, as Islam is the highest spread religion according to

The origin of allegiance is love, and the root of enmity is hatred, and from them the actions of the hearts and limbs arise that enter into the reality of allegiance and enmity; like help and cooperation, jihad, and immigration. For this reason, loyalty is one of the conditions of the phrase “There is no

Let us think for a moment about the realities of the situation. Are we really born to be free? And if so, in what ways? What does this mean for us?

[It is God who raised the skies without support, as you can see, then assumed His throne, and enthralled the sun and the moon (so that) each runs to a predetermined course. He disposes all affairs, distinctly explaining every sign that you may be certain of the meeting with your Lord] (Ar-Ra`d 13:2) The last

The provision and profession are destined by a divine apportionment, and this has nothing to do with man’s hard work and intelligence.

Belief in the existence of angels is one of the fundamental articles of faith in Islam. Muslims believe that angels were created by God from light. Angels carry out God’s commandments in nature and the universe. What we usually call the “forces of nature” become active because of the presence of angels behind them, working

For 14 centuries, Muslims have been eyeing Earth’s only natural satellite to decide upon the beginning and ending of their Hijri calendar months, not the least of which to observe the fasting month of Ramadan and the pilgrimage season to Makkah. With the dawn of the space age, Muslim nations had joined the international community

Every time the adhan is raised in Molenbeek, the Muslim call to prayer echoes 20 times in the Belgian capital’s western neighborhood. That’s because the district is home to 21 mosques, rightfully earning it the reputation of Brussels’ Islamic center. At the heart of Molenbeek, lies Al-Khalil, the biggest mosque in all Belgium. “The building

On Fridays, Muslim men must perform the weekly congregational Prayer called the Jumu`ah Prayer. This Prayer replaces the Zhuhr (Noon) Prayer on Friday and it is obligatory for all men to attend it. Women may also perform the Jumu`ah Prayer if they wish, but it is not obligatory for them. This Prayer replaces the regular

The Prayer is made of a series of postures and movements, each set of which is called a rak‘ah. Each Prayer consists of two or more rak‘ahs (the Arabic plural is rak‘aat). The Prayers must be said in Arabic (except for new Muslims who cannot yet do so). Before beginning the Prayer, the worshiper must have the proper intention to

Prerequisites of Ritual PrayerFirst and foremost, the worshiper should be physically and ritually clean. The body and clothes must be free of urine, feces, blood (other than your own, which is forgiven), et cetera. However, sweat, mud, dust and the like are not impurities and need not be removed. To be ritually clean, the worshiper

The articles under this series elaborate on how to perform ritual prayers in accordance to the way of the Prophet (Pbuh).

Importance of faith and observing one's intention from any act that can corrupt it or affect it.

After twenty-five years as a writer in America, I wanted something to soften my cynicism. I was searching for new terms by which to see. The way one is raised establishes certain needs in this department. From a pluralist background, I naturally placed great stress on the matters of racism and freedom. Then, in my

The importance of Purity of Intentions in Islam and how Quran reads that?

The rulings regarding Tarawih prayer during the night hours of Ramadan

Explaining Misyar marriage in which the wife gives up her rights, its ruling, conditions and impacts on the family.

How Hajj is a journey of the soul and heart. The importance of Hajj in Islam. 

Explore the profound significance of Hajj in Islam through the inspiring story of Prophet Ibrahim (Alaihis salaam). Understand why Hajj is considered the greatest jihad, its spiritual benefits, and its enduring impact on millions of Muslims worldwide.

A woman holds a very high status in the Islamic faith. She is honored and respected at all times, but many startling transgressions have crept into Islamic practice. These transgressions have been caused by cultural influences that have no basis in Islam. One such influence is the dowry. Muslims living on the Indian subcontinent have

According to the World Health Organization this year, depressive disorders are the fourth leading cause of ill health and disability amongst adults worldwide. By 2020, it is expected that mental health disorders will represent the world’s largest health problem (Duckworth p.2). The spread of urbanization has been viewed as a major contributory factor to this

Allah (all glory be to Him) tells us in the Holy Quran about Ramadan that, “(He wants you) to complete the prescribed period (of fasting), and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.” (2:185) Many benefits, in addition to the spiritual, result from completing this prescribed period

Physicians have now come to accept a fact known to our patients for centuries: that healing is from God, and we are just an instrument of the Healer.

The sleep-wake cycle of the pineal gland becomes disrupted as we increasingly eat, socialize and sleep not questioning the psychological and physical effects of our pre-occupations. In trying to keep up with the schedules of the day it becomes increasingly difficult to switch-off the problems of the outside world we take home affecting domestic commitments.

Places where we can read about the verses of Hijab in the Qur’an and clearing some misinformation in connection to Hijab.

Some four years ago, the Atlanta Journal published an article challenging the authenticity of the Qur’an. While Muslim intellectuals and activists dismissed the attack as naïve and inauthentic, the Minaret and the Muslim Observer published several lengthy articles analysing the Atlanta Journal article point by point. The papers concluded that the attacks on the legitimacy

The Glorious Qur’an is the miracle revealed by Allah to His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in the language of his people, the Arabs, who were the masters of the Arabic language. It was a challenge for them to produce the like of the shortest surah or chapter of it. Being the

The Surah is so designated after the word `abasa with which it opens. Period of Revelation The commentators and traditionists are unanimous about the occasion of the revelation of this Surah. According to them, once some big chiefs of Makkah were sitting in the Holy Prophet’s assembly and he was earnestly engaged in trying to

All the scholars of Islam – the jurists and others – have agreed that good deeds are one of the pillars of faith, and a witness to the integrity of Tawheed (monotheism), as there is no indication or sign that represents the meaning of the two Shahada’s (testimonies) in reality except for a person’s behavior,

The precise and clear Quranic statement amazes you, in the minutes of its words and the depth of its choices. This shows a clear indication of the specialization of each word in it with a precise meaning, which is distinguished from others in the context – the light and brightness in the Noble Qur’an. If

“Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him” (Chapter 53, Verse 3 & 4).have a confession to make. I never really took my time to make ‘ablution’ the way I ought to. By ‘ought to’ I’m referring to the detailed care that was encouraged

One could easily lose something precious in Mauritania’s million square kilometers of dune fields and rocky steppes, stretching north from the Senegal River and east from the Atlantic into the Sahara’s most desolate corners. Nomadic encampments are few, villages are far between, and the wind blows inexorably from the west, scattering all that comes before

Zakat in Islam is broader in meaning than giving out part of the Muslim’s money to those who deserve it from the poor and needy and other groups deserving Zakat. Zakat in the broadest sense or what can be called the zakat of life is to exert effort and energy in every specialty and field to benefit Muslims.

Allah SWT enjoined us the supplication in Islam and promised to be answered, and this includes the supplication of asking, and the supplication of praising Allah the Almighty, and it includes supplication in prayer and outside it

“And complete the Hajj or `Umrah in the service of Allah…” (Al-Baqarah: 196) Once in a lifetime, if able, Muslim men and women perform the pilgrimage or the Hajj. On a clear morning, 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1421 (4 March 2001), I was one of thousands who set out towards `Arafah. On `Arafah, the pinnacle of this

The article shows the importance and significance of Hadith in Islam. It addresses the kind of connection it has with the Holy Qur'an

Austin Roe's story of becoming a Muslim at the age of ten years old and his journey from being a stubborn child raised from a chaotic home to a calm Muslim family

Austin Roe's story of becoming a Muslim at the age of ten years old and his journey from being a stubborn child and chaotic home to a calm Muslim family

By Jamilah Kolocotronis on how she discovered Islam after studying several Eastern religions

The traditionists’ critical and comparative analysis of hadiths’ texts and isnads resulted in the following classifications: Shadh (Irregular) and Munkar (Denounced) According to Ash-Shafi`i, a shadh (irregular) hadith is one that is reported by a trustworthy person but goes against the narration of a person more reliable than him. It does not include a hadith

Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, There is no person who does not have the obligation of (doing) charity every day that the sun rises. Whereupon he was asked, “O Messenger of Allah, from where would we get something to give in

Books of mustalah (methodology) speak of a number of classes of hadiths in accordance with their status. The following broad classifications can be made, each of which is to be explained in later articles. According to the reference to a particular authority, that is, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), a Companion, or

Part of the distinctive and exemplary qualities of Prophet (Pbuh) was the love and tolerance he exhibited for all mankind irrespective of faith, creed or color.

How best can we answer the authenticity of the Qur’an and what proof can we give/tell them that the Qur’an is in its original form since the beginning and has never been distorted.

Some people who convert to Islam prefer to call it a reversion because everyone is born in a natural state of Islam – submission to the will of God – and rather than converting away from something they assert that coming to accept Islam is reverting to that human original state. In my case this

What is the true historical status of Allah among the polytheists before the revelation of the Holy Qur'an?

The mission of Prophet Yunus is a timeless story that tells us there is a way out, if only we have faith.

No matter how much people may try to stifle faith or make it seem irrelevant to the needs of modern man, the spiritual still remains deep in the hearts of men and women. For example, the communist regime in Soviet Russia or any of its satellites in Eastern Europe was unable to eradicate faith. In

Some historical facts about the well of Zamzam and its virtues in Islam

The true meaning of Rahmah the Arabic word for mercy in Islam and its practical analysis in the Divine Attributes of Allah.

Dr. Lang's journey to Islam is an interesting story. From one who had once challenged the existence of God, he became a firm believer in God.

Islam, the Religion of all the Prophets Islam began with the first man, Adam, when he submitted himself to God. Therefore, the word “Islam” simply means Submission to God. The word also means Peace; and so, as the name of the Religion of God, it implies the peace that we can attain by submitting to

How do we know that Jesus is not the true God? What explanation can we get from the Bible?

Indonesia is blessed with the greatest and most diverse biological resources in the world, after Brazil. This natural wealth can be sustainably utilized for the welfare of the population. Unfortunately enough, however, the country has not been able to successfully use the enormous natural wealth to improve the welfare of her people. In 1996, before

In the 72nd surah of the Qur’an, Surat Al-Jinn, Allah reveals that the jinn, too, listened to the communications of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Qur’an, and that some of them were bound to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as Muslims. One verse on the subject

The basic role of the human being on earth is to worship Allah [S.W.T.]: “I have only created Jinns and men, that they may serve Me.” (Qur’an, 51:56) To serve God or to worship Him is a comprehensive way that covers every aspect of life. Fulfilling all that God has demanded from us in terms

The Epistemological Framework: Islam is considered a comprehensive way of life whose teachings cover, directly or indirectly, every possible human relationship including that with the environment. These teachings are primarily available in the revealed knowledge which comprises the Qur’an and the Sunnah. There remains two other sources, namely the Ijma` and Qiyas; they are dependent

The categories of people's attitudes toward the physical miracles of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)

The journey of a religious Christian who accepted Islam after a strict devotion to the doctrines of Christianity.

Muslims have responsibilities towards their children, and they stand accountable for these responsibilities so that they can truly enjoy and appreciate the blessings of having children and get rewarded by the Giver.

What ways have Islam respected women and preserve their rights and virtues.

The article uncovers some proofs that confirms the Quran as a seal of divine revelation to Mankind, and its completion was signified with the death of the Prophet (Pbuh).

How well does Islam treat women and explain their rights.

The first detailed account of the Hajj by an English Muslim was during the Edwardian era, when the artist Hedley Churchward became the first recorded British ‘Guest of God.

The story of a Portuguese catholic woman who bought Quran in the quest to familiarize herself with the culture of Muslims in Egypt.

How does Quran explain the concept of Mercy of Allah upon the worlds

Does Islam teach that Allah is Jehovah, God of the Old Testament in the Bible?

The story of strong Christian woman who found the truth about Islam through the good conduct of Muslims International students in USA

The story of a Roman Catholic teenager who was active in his belief but researched about Islam

The journey of an American woman to Islam after she had faced a lot of challenges in life but found a solace in Islam

When we talk about sunnah Prayers, we mean those ritual Prayers (salah) that the Prophet prayed in addition to the fard (obligatory) Prayers

The growth of Islam in Namibia one of the countries in the southern part of Africa.

The Turkish attention to Adhan, nevertheless, was more clearly crystallized in the period of Ottoman rule, which lasted for about six centuries

We all know that Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic or Hijra calendar, but how and when did this calendar come to be used by the Muslims?

What are treasury bonds and how do they function? What is their ruling in Islam in regards to Riba (Interest).

Swedish Woman embraced Islam when she failed to get proper answers to her questions about the bible and Christianity.

A Canadian Catholic man who begun his search for a convincing religion after he was bored from the repetitive services of the church.

A response to the issue that the Prophet (Pbuh) married Aishah at a very young age. How best can we interpret this tradition from the norm of the present time.