The Story of Abu Ghayth al-Makki and his wife Lubabah

Dr. Abu 'Abd Ar-Razzaq

Translated by: Ibrahim Hindy

 

In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful

 

From the signs of truthfulness is fear of Allah and asceticism in life; for the truthful with conviction fears consuming from what is impermissible and bears poverty and ...

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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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Deep Thinking

Have you ever thought about the fact that you did not exist before you were conceived and then born into the world and that you have come into existence from mere nothingness?

Have you ever thought about how the flowers you see in your living room everyday come out of pitch black, muddy soil ...

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Advice for New Muslims or those considering Islam

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 ...
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Mankind's need for religion

Q: Why do people need religion? Isn't it enough to have (man-made) laws that will regulate people's lives?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Man's need for religion is greater than his need for any of the other necessities of life, because man needs to know what pleases Allaah and what angers Him; he ...

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The wisdom behind jihad

Does Jihad only and simply mean to kill non Muslims?.


Praise be to Allaah.

In Arabic, the word jihad means striving and expending one's energy.

In Islamic terminology, jihad means the Muslim striving to make the word of Allaah supreme and to establish His religion on earth.

The purpose of ...

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The reason why jihaad is prescribed



Why do Muslims wage jihad?

Praise be to Allaah.

Allaah has enjoined jihad for His sake upon the Muslims, for the great benefits that result from that and because of the harm caused by abandoning jihad, some of which are mentioned in Question no. 34830.

Some of the reasons why jihad for ...

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