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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.

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

For a believer, the scope of patience is not limited to enduring difficulties and problems with calmness. In the light of the verse, [You who believe, be steadfast; be supreme in steadfastness… ] (Aal `Imran 3:200), throughout his life, he shows an undeviating commitment to meticulously fulfilling all the commands of the Qur’an, to avoiding

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

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?

The Islamic definition of God (Allah) from the guidance of Quran and Sunnah.

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

In the Qur’an, it is stated that the unbeliever is one who neither recognizes nor appreciates the signs of God. The distinguishing mark of a believer is his ability to see those signs and proofs. He knows that these are not created in vain, and can realize the power and great art of God everywhere

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

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.

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

The rulings regarding Tarawih prayer during the night hours of Ramadan

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

The methodology of assessing the Prophet’s Sunnah by comparing it to the Qur’an is an ancient and recurring discourse. This idea, propagated historically by non-specialists and recently revived by modernists, has gained traction among some people. They judge the validity of hadiths by exposing them to the Qur’an, a practice that lacks a comprehensive understanding

The Companions, may God be pleased with them, were able to control the Sunnah according to some qualifications they had that most people lack today, so their memorization of the Prophet’s Sunnah and their care for it was a unique type, and they were able with this enormous ability to narrate the Prophet’s Sunnah and

The most correct of what was mentioned about the reason for the revelation of this verse from the beginning of Surah Al-Tahrim, as narrated by Muslim, is that he, may God’s blessings and peace be upon him, used to drink honey with some of his women – Zaynab bint Jahsh – and he stayed with

The prophetic education curriculum is characterized by the feature of inclusiveness that gathers together all the spectrums of human society, their Arabs and foreigners, males and females, old and young, which is based on what is stated in the great book: (and we did not send you except as a mercy for the worlds) [Al-Anbiya

The freedom in the Prophet’s era cannot be compared with those in the Byzantine or Persian state based on the authoritarian despotism of the Caesars and Khosrows. In the time of the Prophet, may God’s blessings and peace be upon him, Medina was a virtuous city in which consultation, dialogue, criticism and revision were common

Explore the profound journey of Mi'raj as described in Surat al-Najm. Understand the miraculous Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad, its significance in Islamic tradition, and the major signs witnessed during this ascension.

Certainly has Allah heard the speech of the one who argues [i.e., pleads] with you, [O Muḥammad], concerning her husband.

The definition of Zakat collectors as one of the eight categories of Zakat recipients in Islam

The name of the Taraweeh prayer prevails over the prayers that are performed on the nights of Ramadan because the imam sits after every four rak’at. It is said that he sits between each two rak’ahs, the amount of Tarweehah – a break. Taraweeh is a plural of Tarweehah, meaning a break. He said in

A lot of Muslims may be wondering about the Prophet’s life in Ramadan. How did he fast? How did he take his suhoor? How did he break his fast?