‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Al-Fârûq

In this tour we will be in the company of the second man in Islam, after the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, and after Abu Bakr As-Siddîq. This is the man whose name is paired with justice and truth, strength and courage, and asceticism and godliness. His name is linked to piety, observing and fearing Allah, and crying out of fearing Him. This man is known for his intuition and intelligence, his accuracy of vision and insight, of being conscientious, and of conquering the desires of the self. ... more

Weakness of Faith phenomenon

The phenomenon of weakness of belief had been spread among Muslims. Many Muslims complain the hardness of their hearts and say: “I feel hardness in my heart,” “I do not feel the sweetness of performing the acts of worship,” “I feel that my belief had gotten down to the lowest level,” “I do not feel touched by the Holy Qur’an” or “I easily commit sins.” Moreover, the symptoms of this disease clearly appear on many people. Actually this disease is the origin of each disaster and the reason of all defaults and hardships. ... more

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

The Story of Yaqub (Jacob) - Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir

The Qur'an does not give details of Isaac's life peace be upon him, but reliable Qur'anic commentators mentioned that when Abraham felt that his life was drawing to a close, he wished to see Isaac married. He did not want Isaac to marry one of the Canaanites, who were pagans, so ...

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Rule of the neglector of prayer

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

All Praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek help from Him, ask forgiveness from Him and repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Verily, who is guided by Allah is indeed guided; and who has been ...

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Professional Development for Teachers: In-service Training

In-service training, also known as professional development, is an ongoing process of learning and growth for teachers. ... more

Assalam Alaikum - The Islamic Greeting

Why Muslims from all over the world use the same greeting. ... more

The Udhiyah (the Sacrificial Animal) and its rulings

Allah, Glorified and Exalted, has decreed the Udhiyah as a relief for people on the day of Eid. Allah has ordered the father of the Prophets Ibrahim, peace be upon him, to sacrifice his son Ismail. ... more

The scientific miracle of (the spider) chapter

Allah the Almighty says: {...وَإِنَّ أَوْهَنَ الْبُيُوتِ لَبَيْتُ الْعَنكَبُوتِ ۖ لَوْ كَانُوا يَعْلَمُونَ}

Translation: {…And indeed, the weakest of homes is the home of the spider, if they only knew} [Surat ...

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Ibn Taymiyyah & The Shia'

Poetic Justice: IbnTaymiyyah's Poem

Ejaz Taj

This poem and its simple yet enduring message is the intended purpose of the writing of this short article. From it we derive the very methodology by which we live our lives and view this blessed religion of ours."

We find that for every ...

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Music

The idea that music is a powerful medium to communicate values and social messages is merely an emotional and unscholarly view. ... more

The Virtue of Fasting the Day of ‘Ashûrâ’

The Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, was asked about observing fast on the day of ‘Ashûrâ’, upon which he replied, “It expiates the sins committed in the preceding year.” [Reported by Muslim] ... more
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