Virtues of the Last 10 Nights

The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to strive hard (in worship) during the last ten days of Ramadan in a way that he did not strive at any other times. [Muslim, 1175, from 'A'ishah] ... more

The Credit Crunch: An Islamic Perspective

The current crisis has caused many people to question the very principles upon which conventional banking is based... ... more

Set Realistic Ramadan Goals and Stick to Them!

How often do you find yourself driving, knowing where you want to go, but unaware of how to get there, what route to take, or what direction you are headed in? Probably not very often. Then why do we treat Ramadan in the same careless manner? ... more

The Splitting of grains

{Verily! It is Allah Who causes the seed-grain and the fruit-stone (like date-stone, etc.) to split and sprout.} [Surat Al-An’âm (The Cattle) 6:95]

 
{إِنَّ اللَّـهَ فَالِقُ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَىٰ} الأنعام: 95
 
Transliteration: Inna Allaha ...
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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

Winter

Omar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'Winter is the booty of the worshippers.' ... more

The Night of Power: Do Not Miss!

Verily! We have sent it (this Quran) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) (1) And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is? ... more

Our Hearts Must Engage in the Worship of Allah

Devotions of the heart and of the inner self. ... 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

How do we react to calamities?

How did Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (May Allah be please with him) react to calamities... ... more

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