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Articles Since 2002-08-14

Ayyub: An Example of Faith and Patience

The story of Ayyub (Job) gives consolation to all those who are ill or deprived of wealth or children.

The angels were discussing the conditions of mankind, their obedience and disobedience. One of them said that Ayyub was the best man on earth. He was an obedient believer, always praying ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2002-03-11

Mum, I've decided I want to follow Allah

Western women are turning to Islam in rapidly increasing numbers. KAY JARDINE discovers why they are so keen to become Muslims

Bullying, depression, and insomnia made Kimberley McCrindle's teenage years particularly difficult. Taunts from classmates about her weight and how she looked left ...

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Articles Since 2002-02-14

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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Articles Since 2002-02-11

A DIALOGUE WITH SATAN!!

By Sheikh: Aa'ed Al Karny

Deep at night, I had this dialogue with Satan. Shortly, I heard the Fajr prayer call. I wanted to go to the mosque.

He said: "The night is still long, so take a nap."
I said: "I'm afraid I'll miss my obligatory prayer!"
He said: "There is much time to go ...

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Articles Since 2012-12-22

Essential Productivity Lessons from Volunteering

When most people think about volunteering there seems to be a rather bleak outlook on it, either for reasons of no monetary incentive for those who give up their time, or for it not being widely accepted as ‘proper work’. ... more

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Articles Since 2002-01-15

Being Good to your Parents

In today's rapid-paced life, we often tend to get so busy that we forget our parents' rights. Family values have significantly dropped in our lives, and our friends often become more important to us than our own relatives. What better can emphasize the good treatment of our parents than the ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2012-12-08

The Religious Institutions and Modern Challenges

Answers to various questions about the religious institutions: their nature, relevancy, impact and fate. ... more

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Islam Q&A

Articles Since 2012-12-21

Eating ‘Ashoora’ food

Is eating ‘ashoura at the day of ‘ashoura (tenth of Muharram) considered bid’a? Is it permissible to eat this sweet a day before or after the tenth of Muharram?

Praise be to Allaah.

If this food is some of the Shi’ah food that they make on ‘Ashoora’ along with the cheek-slapping ...

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Articles Since 2012-12-06

Lowering the gaze

Lowering the gaze (ghadd al-basr) means restraining the gaze and not allowing it to wander or dwell upon anything. ... more

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Articles Since 2008-07-01

controlling the universe

One who believes that there is anyone controlling the universe other than Allaah is a kaafir

Q: If a person says that there is anyone controlling the universe other than Allaah, is he a kaafir?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The Muslims believe that Allaah is the only controller of the universe; He ...

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