Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best role model for all humankind. Among his outstanding virtues and characteristics, he was an extraordinary husband, a perfect father, and a unique grandfather. He was also a great statesman, judge, and spiritual leader. His most distinctive quality, however, was the fact that he was … Continue reading Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) : A Mercy to the Worlds
Verses of Holy Quran about Monotheism (Tawhid)
Monotheism (Tauheed or Tawheed) i.e. belief in one Allah alone is such a strong Faith and foundation of Islam upon which the whole structure of Islam is based. All Prophets have called their people on True Faith. Worship is exclusive right of Allah owed to Him alone. Monotheism is such an important part of Faith … Continue reading Verses of Holy Quran about Monotheism (Tawhid)
Hazrat Khawaja Uwais Qarni (رضي الله عنه)
Hazrat Khawaja Uwais Qarni (أويس القرني) was an acknowledged leader of the generation of Muslims who came after the Companions of Prophet Muhammad (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam). He is commonly described as an ardent and outstanding lover of our Beloved Prophet (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam). He was a profoundly sincere and devoted friend … Continue reading Hazrat Khawaja Uwais Qarni (رضي الله عنه)
The Importance of Recreation & Its Precepts
All praise is due to Allah Who has made clear that which is lawful and that which is unlawful. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His Slave and Messenger. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his household, his companions, and all … Continue reading The Importance of Recreation & Its Precepts
The Issue of Raf al-yadayn (Raising the hands during prayer)
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to raise his hands for takbeerat al-ihram (the takbeer at the beginning of the prayer), sometimes whilst saying the takbeer, sometimes after it and sometimes before. (al-Bukhari and al-Nisaa’i) When he had finished reciting Qur’an, he would pause for a moment then raise his hands, say takbeer and do rukoo’. (Sifat … Continue reading The Issue of Raf al-yadayn (Raising the hands during prayer)
The rulings of Zakat Al-Fitr
Praise be to Allah, Who has endowed us with the legislation of Islam and prescribed for us such kinds of worship as to attain nearness to Him. We praise Him for making fasting and optional night prayer easy for us. He rewards those who observe them with faith and anticipation of His good reward and … Continue reading The rulings of Zakat Al-Fitr
The Status of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa in Islam
Allaah has referred to Palestine as ‘The Blessed Land’ in many verses of the Qur’aan. The Prophet Ibraheem, peace be upon him, left Iraaq for this blessed land and it became his adopted home where he would eventually die, in the city of Al-Khaleel, or Hebron. Allaah says that which translates as “And we delivered him [Ibraheem] and Lot to the land … Continue reading The Status of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa in Islam
Warning Against Adultery and Fornication
All praise is due to Allah. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his household and companions. Fellow Muslims! The religion of Islam was revealed complete in order to perfect Allah’s blessings on … Continue reading Warning Against Adultery and Fornication
Brotherhood in Faith and Humanity (A Quranic Study)
The significance of a concept in the Islamic worldview can be grasped by surveying its occurrence in the Qur’an, the peak of divine revelation and the fount of knowledge and guidance. One aspect of such study is to follow the appearance of a certain word in its various contexts, extracting lessons and drawing conclusions. The … Continue reading Brotherhood in Faith and Humanity (A Quranic Study)
Belief In The Oneness Of Allah
Praise be to Allah. We worship Him alone, offering Him sincere devotion, even though the unbelievers may detest it. I thank Him, repent to Him, and seek His forgiveness. Thanks are due to Him in this world and in the Hereafter; to Him is the decree, and to Him all people will return. I bear … Continue reading Belief In The Oneness Of Allah
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