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. ...

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and prayers and peace of Allah be upon the Seal of Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet, Muhammad, and upon all his family and Companions.

Hajj (Pilgrimage) carry fruitful acts, as Allah, Glorified be He, has made it a mean for expiating ...

Creationism, natural selection, intelligent design, the theory of evolution. Thinking about the creation of the world, the universe, and humankind can be confusing. There are theories, opinions, and beliefs. The creation of the universe was a random act, humankind evolved from apes, living ...

What is meant by udhiyah (sacrifice)? Is it obligatory or Sunnah?

Praise be to Allaah.

The word udhiyah means an animal of the 'an'aam class (i.e., camel, cow, sheep or goat) that is slaughtered during the days of Eid al-Adha because of the Eid and as an act of worship, intending to ...

Q: If a woman bleeds so much that it is istihaadah (non-menstrual vaginal bleeding), how should she pray?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Istihaadah means three things:

1 - The woman had a regular period before she experienced istihaadah. In this case she should refer to the regular period that she ...

What Every Muslim Needs to Know - The 9 Conditions of "Shahadah"


Based on an Article entitled (The Conditions of "La illah illa-allah") taken from
AL-BASHEER magazine

The complete statement of the creed of the Muslim is: "Ash-shadu anna Laa elaha illa lah. Ash-shadu anna Muhammadar ...

Praise be to Allaah Who has perfected our religion for us, and has completed His Favour upon us. And blessings and peace be upon His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad, the Prophet of repentance and mercy.

Allaah says (interpretation of the meanings):

{This day, I have perfected your religion for ...

I was raised in a sadly dysfunctional family. My father was anti-religion (all religions) and my mother was a non-practicing Southern Baptist. On my father's side of the family, religion was something to ridicule while one was "straight" and to adopt when one was drunk or high. On my mother's ...

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 ...

Q: There are various sites regarding prophesies on the last days. The sites give very precise locations and happenings before the last day. Are they true?. However in Quran there are prophesies but it does not mention the places. If there are any clear indications in Quran or in Hadith about ...