Let Them Forgive and Forbear

A reminder about truthful forgiving with reference to the story of Abu Bakr, may Allah be Pleased with him. ... more

Does Islam encourage hostility to Christians?

Does Islam encourage hostility to Christians?

Dr. Ragheb El-Sergany

Some fanatics accuse Islam of bigotry against Christians and incitement to hate them. They back their false claim by Quranic verses which they misunderstood them or purposely misinterpreted them. Some of these Quranic verses ...

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Why Niqab

I feel comfortable knowing.. That men don’t stare at me ... more

"I Love you for the sake of Allah"

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: 

«Allah will ask on the Day of Judgment: “Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory? Today, on a day when there is no shade but Mine, I shall shade them with My ...

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Arafah and the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

In the Holy Qur'an, Allah the Exalted says (interpretation of the meaning)
{By the dawn. By the ten nights} [Al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Many scholars have said
that this refers to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, and the fact that
Allah swears by them means that they are indeed significant and worth ...

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All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Some people believe that happiness could only be found in the attainment of wealth. ... more

Is Praying in Arabic Difficult For You?

Praying is a meeting between you and God, and if you were a Christian or a Jew before, you certainly got used to performing it in your own language. ... more

The real meaning of 'uboodiyyah (true submission to Allaah)

Q: I read in question no.11804 that the purpose for which mankind was created was to devote their worship to Allaah alone. Can you explain to me the real meaning of worship?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Praise be to Allaah and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allaah.

'Ibaadah ...

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Fajr Prayer


       The fajr (dawn) prayer is amongst the most important acts of worship, being one of the five obligatory prayers. Unfortunately many of us have become so used to missing it at its prescribed time - which ends at sunrise - that we have forgotten its position in our religion, and barely ... Continue Reading

When Tempers Hit Boiling Point

Self-control helps one avoid physiological and psychological harm as well as gain great rewards from Allah for his patience. ... more

Common Mistakes Made In The Way Men Dress: In And Outside Prayer


Here are some notes on the subject that were prepared from a book by Shaikh Mashoor Hasan Salmaan.

1. Praying in tight clothes so that they press over the private parts ('awrah)

Praying in tight fitting clothes is deemed Makrooh according to the Sharee'ah. It also harms the body and ...

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Cosmological references in the Noble Qur'ân


An article by : Dr. Zaghloul El-Naggar
Translated by: Hazem Hamdy

The Noble Qur'ân refers in several âyas (verses) to the universe and to many of its constituents (the heavens and earth, and the various forms of creatures, objects, and cosmological phenomena in each). Those âyas are ... Continue Reading
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