A Letter from a muslim girl to her christian parents

 

A Letter from a muslim girl to her christian parents

Hello Mami and Papi,

I don't know how else to approach you in order to explain my
reasoning behind my life changing decision and have you listen and
understand at the same time.

Since I can long remember I have not be a strong believer ...
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prohibition on pork

A Christian is asking about the reason for the prohibition on pork


Q:
Why does Islam forbid pork, when the pig is one of the creations of God?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

Our Lord has forbidden eating pork in definitive terms. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"Say (O ...

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What can we do about the slaughter of Muslims in Palestine and around the world?

What is our stance concerning the slaughter of Muslims in Palestine and other parts of the world that is happening right now, where houses are being destroyed, farms are being wrecked, children are being killed, the wounded are being detained in the streets, houses are being bombarded and ...

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Jesus, son of Mary (part 1 of 5): Muslims Love Jesus too!

Jesus, son of Mary (part 1 of 5): Muslims Love Jesus too!

Christians often talk about developing a relationship with Christ and accepting him into their lives. They assert that Jesus is much more than a man and died on the cross to free mankind from the original sin. Christians speak of Jesus ...
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Brief Guide To Hajj & Umrah

Brief Guide To Hajj & Umrah

How to Perform the Rituals of Hajj and Umrah?


Sheikh Muhammad As-Salih Al-Uthaymin

Preface

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Universe. May peace and blessings be upon Muhammad, the last of the Prophets and messengers, and upon his family and esteemed ...
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The Importance of Prayer



Q: What is the Importance of Prayer?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The importance of the prayer in Islam cannot be understated. It is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned after mentioning the testimony of faith, by which one becomes a Muslim. It was made ...

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Ruling on zakaat al-fitr and how much is to be paid

Q: Is the hadeeth "The fast of Ramadaan will not be taken up [to Allaah] until zakaat al-fitr is paid" saheeh?
If the fasting Muslim is in need and does not possess the threshold (nisaab) of zakaah, is he obliged to pay zakaat al-fitr because of the soundness of this hadeeth or other saheeh ...

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The Deen of Islam

Islam is the Deen which Alaah has sent Mohammed (Salla Allaah Aleihi Wasallam)
with; Allaah made it the last of religions and perfected it for His creation; He made it a completion of His Favors upon them, and chose it to be their Deen; No other religion is accepted from any one except the Deen ...

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"Key" to Paradise

What Every Muslim Needs to Know - The 9 Conditions of "Shahadah"


Based on an Article entitled (The Conditions of "La illah illa-allah") taken from
AL-BASHEER magazine


The complete statement of the creed of the Muslim is: "Ash-shadu anna Laa elaha illa lah. Ash-shadu anna Muhammadar ...

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Are You Prepared for Death?

Many people ask about life after death - this one came from S.W. He asks the question about "Preparing for Death":

"Dear Bridge to Faith:
I am trying to make a list of things to do before I die and would like some suggestions?
Could you please comment as to what Islam says about death?"
Thank ...

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True Monotheistic Concepts - Tawheed, Shirk, Islam

True Monotheistic Concepts - Tawheed, Shirk, Islam

Based on a Document By: AbuBakr Karolia - December 26, 1999

Tawheed (montheism)
The term is derived from the three consonants root w-h-d, which serves as the vehicle for the basic concept of 'oneness,' or 'unity," along with the closely ...
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A brief look at Baabism and Baha'ism

Q: I would like to ask about Baabism and Baha'ism - what are their beliefs? And are they Muslims?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) wrote a brief description of Baabism and Baha'ism, which we will quote here. He (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

This ...

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