Episode 18: A Spotlight on the Incident of the Slander

Sheikh Ali Paqees: The invasion of Banu Al-Mustaliq that the prophet lead himself started when news were reported to him صلى الله عليه وسلم to the effect that the chief of Bani Al-Mustaliq, Al-Harith bin Dirar had mobilized his men, along with some Arabs, to attack Medina.

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Seeking Laylatul Qadr

We are now entering the last 10 days of Ramadan and we should be all focused on seeking Laylatul Qadr. ... more

Ramadan and Fasting

 
 
The word Ramadaan comes from the noun Ramad, which refers to “the heat of the stones arising from the intense heat of the sun.” The ninth month was named Ramadaan because when the Arabs changed the names of the months from the ancient language, ...
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Don’t Miss Ramadan’s First Night

Many people, unfortunately, ignore and don’t prepare themselves for the first night of Ramadan. Some people busy themselves with the day-to-day affairs and live it as the other nights of the year. ... more

Getting closer to Allah in Ramadan

I urge you, my brothers and sisters, do not miss any day of fasting and do not miss any moment of the blessed month of Ramadan. This is a very precious time and Allah will give us many benefits if we use it in the proper way. ... more

Answers to 7 Questions on Islam


In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

1. What is Islam?

The word "Islam" is an Arabic word that means "submitting and surrendering your will to Almighty God". The word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam", which means peace. Unlike the names used ...

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Celebrating Birthday of the Prophet

The Prophet PBUH said: «Do not exaggerate about me as the Christians exaggerated about the son of Maryam. I am only a slave, so say, ?The slave of Alaah and His Messenger» [Reported by al-Bukhari]. ... more

Implication of Sunnah & caution against Innovation

It is not permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم or somebody else. In fact, it must be stopped, as it is an innovation in the religion. ... more

Why Palestine?

This article was written in response to the following question: Why only Palestine? ... more

Shrouding the Body of the Deceased

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

 


In the original text of Zad al-Maad there is very little discussion regarding the washing and shrouding of the deceased. The reason for this may be that the Prophet (Peace and Salutations be upon him) was not known to have himself ...
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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

Israel's Colonial Mentality

Israel is never described as a colonial state in mainstream media and only rarely in academia or non-mainstream publications. Pilger, for instance, merely implies.... ... more
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