The Sufis

The word ‘Sufi’ was not known in the time of the Messenger or the companions or the followers. Then a group of the ascetics wore wool, which is called in Arabic ‘Suf’, so they are called ‘Sufis’. ... more

From the Sunnah

Spread greeting As-Salamu Alaikum (peace be upon you); the Messenger of Allah (prayers and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "You will not enter Paradise until you believe and you will not believe until you love each other. Should I not direct you to a thing which, if you do, will foster love ...

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Hajj of the Prophet

Hajj of the Prophet (prayers and peace of Allah be upon him) As it is narrated by Jabir IbnAbdullah (may Allah be pleased with him and his father too)

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

All praise is due to Allah alone. And prayers and peace of Allah be upon the ...

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Repentance gates are opened



 

Why Repentance?

All praise is due to Allah the Forgiver of sin, the Acceptor of repentance, the Severe in punishment. It is He Who opens the gates for those who seek His forgiveness, and it is He Who facilitates the reasons for those who seek repentance. ...

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Muslims and the University Culture

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

A.B Khan


When a Muslim in a North American university or college for the first time, he or she comes into contact with a community whose culture and lifestyle are diametrically opposed to the Islamic way of life.

The culture of ...

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Uthman Ibn Affan (part 2 of 2)

The Possessor of Two Lights



Uthman ibn Affan[1] was a man so loved by Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, that he was called the possessor of two lights. Uthman was married to Prophet Muhammad's daughter Ruqiayah and when she died, he married Muhammad's other ...

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The Story of Joseph (part 4 of 7)

Beauty and a Test


Although betrayed and sold into slavery, Joseph, the son of Prophet Jacob, settled into one of the great houses of Egypt. His master, Al Azeez, Chief Minister of Egypt vowed to treat Joseph kindly, and Joseph, who was grateful for the relative safety, replied that he would ...

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Being an Example

Allaah says in the Qur'aan,

"Indeed in the Messenger of Allaah you have an excellent example to follow for him who hopes in (the meeting with) Allaah and the Last Day and remembers Allaah much" [al-Ahzab, 21].

{لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ...

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A Description of Hellfire (part 2 of 5)

Its Appearance

Its Location

There is no exact mention from the Quran or the sayings of Prophet Muhammad which pinpoint the location of Hell. No one knows its exact place except God. Due to some linguistic evidence and context of certain hadeeth, some scholars have stated that Hell is in ...

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Forgiveness for All Previous Sins

When someone converts to Islam, God forgives all of his previous sins and evil deeds. A man called Amr came to the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, and said, «Give me your right hand so that I may give you my pledge of loyalty.» The Prophet stretched out his ...

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Why Pork is Forbidden in Islam (part 1 of 2)

Why Pork is Forbidden in Islam (part 1 of 2): Obeying the laws of God


Islam is a holistic way of life, taking into account physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being, each a separate but overlapping part of the structure of a human being. God created us with a purpose; to worship Him, ...
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prohibition on pork

A Christian is asking about the reason for the prohibition on pork


Q:
Why does Islam forbid pork, when the pig is one of the creations of God?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

Our Lord has forbidden eating pork in definitive terms. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"Say (O ...

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