Great Ramadan ideas for children

In this blessed month of Ramadan I will try my best to use my time wisely. Even if I am little, I will try hard to fast at least some of the day & do other good things.

1. Sleep little - eat little …I will not try to let the day pass faster by sleeping it away, and I will not eat so much at ...

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Why must we be generous on Ramadan?

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Realms; and Prayers and Peace of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon all his family and companions.

Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said in Lata'if Al-Ma'arif, addressing the ...

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Can the Muslims live in peace in Palestine?


I am speaking under correction. Please do correct me if I don't have my facts right:
According to The Bible there is no country such as Israel, only Palestine. The Jew and the Arab, both stemming from Abraham is in fact half brothers. So why can they not live in harmony in a new country called ...

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Starting-point for one who wants to enter Islam


Q: I want to know is there a starting point for a man who Is interested in the true religion of Islam. I have been given many different answers.

A: Yes, there is a very important starting-point, which is to pronounce the Shahaadatayn (Declaration of Faith). This is the only answer to your ...

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A brief look at Baabism and Baha'ism

Q: I would like to ask about Baabism and Baha'ism - what are their beliefs? And are they Muslims?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) wrote a brief description of Baabism and Baha'ism, which we will quote here. He (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

This ...

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Placement of the hands in prayer between Ahl al-Sunnah and others

Q: I am confused between the way a Sunni prays and the way a Shi'te prays. My father is a Shi'te and he has taught me to pray with my hands on my sides but I do not know what is the differnce. Why is there such difference between the two? Also, I would be very grateful if you tell me which form ...

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The rites of Hajj and 'Umra

How does a Muslim observe the rites of Hajj and 'Umra?



In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

All praise is due to Allah, and prayers and peace of Allah be upon the Messenger of Allah.

The best way for the Muslim, to perform the rites of Hajj and 'Umra, is to perform them ...

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Jesus, son of Mary (part 5 of 5): People of the Book

Jesus, son of Mary (part 5 of 5): People of the Book


After reading and understanding what Muslims believe about Jesus, son of Mary, there may be some questions that come to mind, or issues that need clarification. You may have read the term "People of the Book" and not been completely clear ...
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Christmas - For Muslims??

Written by Editor: ShareIslam.com
Thursday, 07 December 2006

What is this - Christmas?
The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or "Christ's Mass". Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians peg the first ...

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The status of the imams of the Ithna 'Ashari Shi'ah

Q: What is the position on the 12 Imams of the Shia, especiallt the later ones?


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:
The Raafidis, Imamis or Ithna 'Asharis ("Twelvers") are one of the branches of Shi'ism. They are called Raafidis because they rejected (rafada) most of the Sahaabah and they ...

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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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Jealousy and Modesty

Praised be to Allah the god of the worlds, and pray to Allah prophet Mohammed, all his family, and companions, then:

From the charms of our religion the taking care of nobility of characters, the prophet-peace be upon him-said: "Verily I have been but sent to perfect the most noble of ...

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