"I used to believe . . ."
- Did the Easter Bunny really lay colored eggs?
- Can Reindeer Fly?
- How come Santa is in so many places at the same time?
- Why doesn't Santa retire to Florida like my grandparents did?

Find out why children grow up believing (or misbelieving?) from their parents, ...

The Commander of the Faithful


Omar Ibn Al Khattab was the second Caliph of the Muslim Ummah (Nation), and the first Muslim leader to be called the Commander of the Faithful. After Prophet Muhammad's death, his closest friend Abu Bakr became his successor and led the Muslims for around two ...

Q: Many workers delay Zuhr and 'Asr prayers until night-time, giving the excuse that they are too busy at work or that their clothes are najis (impure) or not clean. What advice can you give them?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

It is not permissible for a Muslim man or woman to delay an obligatory ...

The following is a reminder of some matters that help one to be among the winners in Ramadan by using its days and nights properly. "Remind, for indeed reminding benefits the believers." [Adh-Dhaariyat 51:55]

O Muslims: By the coming of the summer with its high temperature and beginning of schools holiday, a lot of families including men, women and children, focus their attention on travelling to get some rest, amuse themselves and get rid of boredom.

Dear beloved brothers: There is no doubt that ...

An Irish Dentist Embraces Islam


My name is Roger Hadden, and I am originally from Dungannon in Northern Ireland. I am a dentist currently working in England. I have lived in Northern Ireland and Scotland, and I am now based in England. I was raised as a Christian, and my parents are ...

50 Signs of the Day of Judgment From the Words of Allah and His Messenger [sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam]

The Signs are listed in roughly chronological order, although the order is not necessarily precise, especially for those in the future.

This is a brief summary of the signs; there are many ...

Q: I heard that fasting the day of 'Ashoora' expiates for the past year, is this true? 
Does it expiate for everything, even major sins? What is the reason for venerating this day?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.  

Firstly:

Fasting the day of 'Ashoora' does expiate for the past year, because the ...

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Praise be to Allah alone, and peace and blessings be upon him after whom there is no other prophet…

Oh! Jewel of this Nation, preserved of this religion, the fortress of this strong Islamic society, O you who are guarded by goodness ...

Friedman, Richard Elliott
Summit Books (Simon & Schuster, Inc.) 1987
[We begin our quote from page 232-233]

Artistry Upon Artistry
The redactor [1], whom I identify as Ezra, has been the least appreciated of the contributors to the Five Books of Moses. Usually, more credit is given to the ...