Keeping up with winter Prayer Times

There is a growing trend amongst some Muslims that during the winter months they adopt this concession completely and regularly combine between dhuhr and 'asr. ... more

Washing the Body of the Deceased

A piece of cloth which is thick enough not to be transparent is used to cover the awrah (private parts of the deceased). The deceased will be lying on a rail that allows water and impurities to escape... ... more

Preparing the Body of the Deceased

Etiquettes of the Prophet (Peace and Salutations be upon him) in Preparing the Body of the Deceased ... more

The last five minutes of your life

 

Imagine that you are a passenger and the pilot informs you that you have five minutes before your plane will fatally crash, how would you spend your last 5 minutes?...
 
In October 1999, the co-pilot of Egyptian Airlines flight 990 said, in the few seconds before his plane crash ...
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Do Not Live Without a Vision

Many people think that they have a vision but in reality they have nothing. Countless brothers and sisters consult me regarding key decisions in their life. My answer has always been and continues to be, ‘if you had a clear vision of what you want to be or what you want to do, you would not ask such questions!’ ... more

The Wives of the Prophet

The Prophet (peace and salutations be upon him) married more than four wives. This is one of the special rulings specific to the Prophet (peace and salutations be upon him)... ... more

Tarawih Recitation

 

Tarawih Recitation: A message to all Imams
 
 
I call upon committee members and Imāms to seek the pleasure of Allah and not the pleasure of their congregation.
 
Imāms should respect the Qur’ān when leading the Tarāwīḥ Prayer
 
The greatest favor bestowed upon ...
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Delaying Hajj could be your downfall

...This is your chance to have all of your sins forgiven as the Prophet (prayers and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever performs Hajj to this house (Ka’bah)... ... more

Music

The idea that music is a powerful medium to communicate values and social messages is merely an emotional and unscholarly view. ... more

Reasons Behind the Japanese Tsunami

Such suffering can be very difficult to digest, and it is true to note that many Muslims will ask: why did Allah allow this to happen? What is the divine wisdom behind such a catastrophe? ... more

Reflection on the death of Gaddafi

It was a matter of a few weeks ago when he called his people rats and he, by the will of Allah, vanished hidden in a sewage pipe like a rat. ... more

Ramadan Pointers

The bounties and opportunities of Ramadan are many and unlimited yet the number of days we have to take advantage of it are few and limited. ... more