Advice for New Muslims or those considering Islam
Practical tips from fellow convert,
Saraji Umm Zaid.
So, you are a new Muslim. Mabrouk, congratulations. Or perhaps you are thinking about taking your shahada (profession of Islamic faith). I would like to offer some advice, if I may. Having ...
The Call for the Unity of Religions
Definitions:
Deen - Way of life
Kaffir - "One who rejects", specifically rejects belief in Allah, in His Oneness, in His Angels, in His Books, in His Messengers, in the Day of Resurrection, in Al-Qadar ...
A Description of Hellfire (part 1 of 5)
Islam teaches that Hell is a real place prepared by God for those who do not believe in Him, rebel against His laws, and reject His messengers. Hell is an actual place, not a mere state of mind or a spiritual entity. The horrors, pain, anguish, and punishment are all real, but ...Continue Reading
Muhammad Bin Salih Al-Uthaimeen
Definition of udhiyah and ruling thereon
What is meant by udhiyah (sacrifice)? Is it obligatory or Sunnah?
Praise be to Allaah.
The word udhiyah means an animal of the 'an'aam class (i.e., camel, cow, sheep or goat) that is slaughtered during the days of Eid al-Adha because of the Eid and as an act of worship, intending to ...
Punishments for neglecting jihad for the sake of Allaah
Is there a specific punishment
that is deserved by those who neglect jihad for the sake of
Allaah?
Praise be to Allaah.
The command to wage jihad for the sake of Allaah, and the warning
against neglecting jihad, appear in many verses of the Qur'aan and
ahaadeeth.
If the Muslims neglect ...
Mohammad Hassan
We are nearer to Jesus than them
Summary of the lecture
The Prophets of Allah were all sent with one religion, they, the prophets, from the time of Adam till the seal of Prophets our beloved chosen prophet, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, have been sent with the message of Islam. Hence, the ...
Dr. Ragheb El-Sergany
Origins of Shia
Scholars of Usul Al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) stated the following rule, "One cannot pass a judgment on something unless one has a clear conception of it". Based on this rule, it is meaningless to pass a judgment on Shia unless you have good knowledge about them. It is also ...
Continue ReadingRuling on celebrating Valentine's Day
Firstly:
Valentine's Day is a jaahili Roman festival, which continued to be
celebrated until after the Romans became Christian. This festival
became connected with the saint known as Valentine who was
sentenced to death on 14 ...
He hears the call to prayer but he does not respond
Q: What is the ruling on one who hears
the adhaan and even the iqaamah and the prayer itself, but does not
come to pray? What is the ruling on one who prays Jumu'ah (Friday
prayer) only?
A: Praise be to Allaah.
If a person hears the call to prayer but does not respond, his
prayer (elsewhere ...
The Malice of Lying
Lying is a common part of human relationships. People lie for a variety of reasons. They may lie as part of self-presentation, in order to present a more favorable image to others. People may also lie in order to minimize conflict, because lying may make disagreements less obvious. Although ...
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