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Articles Since 2015-03-21

What Does Islam Say About Mother’s Day?

Celebrating Mother’s Day is an innovated matter which the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, and his companions did not do. It is also an imitation of the kuffaar from whom we have been commanded to differ. ... more

#kindness

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2015-01-05

Story of the Three Babies who Spoke in the Cradle

The three persons who spoke in the cradle ... more

#eesa

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Articles Since 2001-05-14

7 tips for improving your relationship with the Qur'an

Are you one of those people who rarely touches the Qur'an? Or do you read daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Qur'an. 1. Before you touch it, check your heart. The key to ... Continue Reading

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2014-04-08

Mohammad Qutb – Death of an Icon

May Allah have mercy on the shiekh Muhammad Qutb. He is like the ibn khuldun of our time, a person that understands our current situation as an ummah and provides solutions to our problems. ... more

#Mohammad Qutb

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Articles Since 2014-04-02

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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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2014-02-24

Improper dress for women and intermingling between sexes

The correct dress and covering for women and the prohibition of them intermixing with men are the two most important interconnected preventative measures that Islam has laid out. ... more

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2014-02-11

The Five Secrets of a Productive Muslimah

Success is something that has been on my mind lately. One of the first questions that comes to mind is ‘what are the secrets to success?’ As Muslim women growing up in contemporary times, we all face challenges that make it hard to have that break-through to success. There are some important lessons I have learnt through observing many admirable leaders around me, particularly sisters who have excelled in their own roles as mothers, wives, professionals and even as all these plus more! ... more

#wives

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Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Articles Since 2014-01-19

Why were we Created?

Not just Muslims, but every single human being has to answer the most fundamental question at some point in his or her lifetime: "Why was I created? Why am I here? What am I doing in this world? Why did God create me?" These questions are questions which each and everyone of us reflects on at some point during their life. ... more

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Jamaluddin Zarabozo

Articles Since 2014-01-15

Whoever Resembles a People is One of Them

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, "Whoever resembles a people is one of them." (Recorded by Abu Dawud) This is a very important principle in the Shariah. The famous scholar Ibn Taymiyyah once wrote that it is part of the goal of the shariah to distinguish those people who follow the straight path from all other people. ... more

#immitation

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2014-01-15

Bring your Friends Closer to Allah

Islam was never meant to be an individualistic faith, reserved for the "chosen few". Muslims have a duty to spread the Deen; and practicing Muslim youth, whether beginners, activists or leaders, have a crucial role to play. ... more

#dawah

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2014-01-07

Top Ten Excuses Of Muslim Women Who Don't Wear Hijaab

By Huwayda Isma'eel

(Rendered into English from Al-Bayaan Magazine)

Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think, my sister - starting now.

All praise is due to Allah ta'aala ...

#hijab

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