The Month of Sha'baan

Sha'baan is the name of the (eighth) month, and it is so called because in this month the Arabs used to disperse (tasha''aba) in search of water, or it was said that they dispersed to carry out raids and forays. Or it was said that it is so called because it sha'aba (branches out or emerges) ... Continue Reading

Signs of weak Iman and how to increase it


A very nice article contributed by brother AbuBanan.

Signs of weak Faith: 

  • Committing sins and not feeling any guilt.

  • Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran.

  • Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for salat

  • Neglecting the Sunnah. 

  • Having mood ...

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Islam and the Nature of the Universe

{It is God who raised the skies without support, as you can see, then assumed His throne, and enthralled the sun and the moon (so that) each runs to a predetermined course. He disposes all affairs, distinctly explaining every sign that you may be certain of the meeting with your Lord} [Ar-Ra`d:2]. ... more

The Conditions of "La ilaha illa Allah"

The Conditions of "La ilaha illa Allah"

For a convert, the first step to enter Islam is to say "ash.hado an la ilaha illa Allah, wa ash.hado anna Mohammadan rasoolo Allah" which is best translated to: I bear witness that there is no deity except God, and that Mohammed is a messenger of God. God ...

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Muslim Women in History - The Women who took the Pledge of Aqabah

The Women who took the Pledge of Aqabah
 

This was a historic occasion when leaders of Yathrib/Madinah came to the Prophet in Makkah, where he and his followers were being persecuted, and pledged allegiance to him. They sent one small party first, then the larger party which is the better ...

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Being an Example

The possibility of setting a good example is a wonderful opportunity to please Allah. It is an opportunity to follow the Prophet, peace be upon him, - the Prophet, peace be upon him, set an excellent example and we are supposed to follow his example by also setting an excellent example ourselves. ... more

Gems from Imam Sufyan al-Thawri

Imam Sufyan Abu ‘Abdillah al-Thawri the Leader of the Believers in Hadith, The Ascetic of the Ummah, and its Faqīh, said ... more

Men are the Protectors and Maintainers of Women

What does it mean that men are “protectors and maintainers” of women? ... more

Complete vs. acceptable ghusl

Q: I do ghusl following menses as follows:
1- I form the intention to purify myself in my heart, without uttering it out loud.
2- I start by standing beneath the shower and letting the water flow all over my body.
3- I wash my entire body using a loofah and soap, including the private parts.
4- ...

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Ruling on hating the Sahaabah

Q: I was having a discussion with some people about the Sahaabah (may Allaah be pleased with them), and he told me that it was possible for any one of us to hate any one of the Sahaabah without that contradicting Islam. He said perhaps that (hating the Sahaabah) may put a person beyond the pale ...

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Deobandis

Q: Are Deobandis part of Ahlus Sunnah? Are they within the folds of Islam?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The Deobandis are one of the groups of Muslims. This group is connected to and named after the University of Deoband - Dar al-Uloom - in India. It is an intellectual school of thought that is ...

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Son Of Who?

Son Of Who?

By - Yusuf Estes

Does the belief in Jesus, peace be upon him, as a 'son of God' really make sense?

What exactly does 'son of God' mean?

Can true salvation from God, be the punishment of someone else who is innocent from any of these crimes, to be punished as though he were ...
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