How Does Islam Differ from other Faiths? (part 1 of 2) by Khurshid Ahmad
Various Scholars
How to perform Ghusl?
How to perform Ghusl?
1. Intention, i.e. to perform Ghusl.
2. Basmallah (i.e. to say 'Bismillah' - I begin with the name of Allah).
3. Wash the hands.
4. Wash the private parts with the left hand.
5. Perform the Wudhu:
* Wash the hands three times.
* Rinse the mouth three times.
* Cleanse ...
Various Scholars
Various Scholars
Likening a Muslim to a palm-tree
Episode 24: A Spotlight on Hunayan Invasion
Sheikh Abdullateaf Al-Ghamdi: Allah, the best judge and All Knowing, granted his Messenger the victory of Conquering Mecca and people embraced Islam in multitudes, which gladdened the believers and rejoiced them to their hearts contents. Yet some of the Arab tribes refrained.
Sheikh Khaled ...
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Other misconceptions about women in Islam – II
Part One: Misconceptions about women in Islam - I
Divorce
Islam considers marriage a basis for the Islamic family, since it develops bonds of love and caring and a secure atmosphere for the growth and progress of the human race. This, in turn, produces a sound society. This is why the Prophet, ...
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Some misconceptions about women in Islam - I
Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a misconception. People who say so, may have read about it in a magazine or seen it on TV. A quick ...
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When defining one of its important aspects, Islam, it means complete submission to Allah by choice and conviction, not through seduction or compulsion. Islam accommodates and welcomes all people as brothers and sisters regardless of their distinctive/particular affiliations or backgrounds. ...
Continue ReadingAllah... Does it mean God?
In fact "Allah" is the perfect word to describe the "One God" of
monotheism.
Where does the word "Allah" Come
From?
"Allah" comes from the Arabic word "elah" - (Arabic) means 'a god'
or something that is worshipped. This word (elah) can be made
plural, as in "aleha" and it can be male or ...
The status of prayer in Islam
Q: I hope that you can explain to us the status of prayer
in Islam.
A: Praise be to Allaah.
Prayer occupies a great status in Islam that is not shared by any
other act of worship. This is indicated by the following:
1 - It is the pillar of the religion, which cannot
stand without it.
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I. Early Beginnings of Contemporary Zionism
Among the few Western Middle East specialists who have handled Middle Eastern issues with objectivity and in depth is Robert Fisk, the Middle East correspondent for The Independent. Reading his interesting book (Pity the Nation), helped me to deduce his journalistic talent, seriousness and ...
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We are nearer to Jesus than them
Summary of the lecture
The Prophets of Allah were all sent with one religion, they, the prophets, from the time of Adam till the seal of Prophets our beloved chosen prophet, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, have been sent with the message of Islam. Hence, the ...
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