Sin (Ma'siyah)

The word Ma'siyah literally means transgression or disobedience. Anything that violates the commands of Allah is transgression or sin. ... more

What is the Purpose of Life?

Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? One of the first questions that comes to mind when considering our purpose of life is, “where did we come from?” Are we here based on random natural coincidences or is there a higher intelligent being, a creator? Acknowledging the existence of a creator is the first step in understanding our true purpose in life. There are many logical and rational reasons for believing in a creator. Three reasons are briefly mentioned below. ... more
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The Blessed Eid Al-Adha (Sacrifice)

O beloved, the feasts are not pleasant but by following the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him. Therefore, I would like to remind you of some of the authenticated actions that the Prophet, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, used to do on the Day of Arafat and the Days the blessed Eid of Al-Adha. ... more

The Importance of Tajweed

The Importance of Tajweed

By Sister Fatima Barakatullah

Listening to the Qur'an being recited correctly is enough to soften even the hardest of hearts and Muslims and non-Muslims alike find it a deeply moving experience even if they do not understand what is being said. We feel this even ... Continue Reading

A Unique Journey

{Limitless in His glory is He Who transported His servant by night from the Sacred Mosque [in Makkah] to Al-Aqsa Mosque [in Jerusalem]-the environs of which We have blessed-so that We might show him some of Our signs. Indeed He alone is the One Who hears all and sees all} [Al-Israa’:1]. ... more

Bilal Ibn Rabah Part2

Bilal Ibn Rabah Part2

Bilal Ibn Rabah’s acceptance of Islam is a powerful story, involving slavery, conversion, torture, and rescue.  It touches on aspects of racism, is a lesson in pluralism, and teaches us that piety is the only way to measure of a person’s worth. Bilal’s story is also the ...

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Effects of Tawhid on Human Life

Let us study the effects which the belief in La ilaha illallah has on the life of a man and see why he should always make a success of life and why one who denies it becomes a failure in life, both here and in the hereafter. ... more

Haman And Ancient Egypt Monuments

The historical miracles of the Quarn. ... more

Signs of weak Iman and how to increase it


A very nice article contributed by brother AbuBanan.

Signs of weak Faith: 

  • Committing sins and not feeling any guilt.

  • Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran.

  • Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for salat

  • Neglecting the Sunnah. 

  • Having mood ...

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Muslim Women in History - The Women who took the Pledge of Aqabah

The Women who took the Pledge of Aqabah
 

This was a historic occasion when leaders of Yathrib/Madinah came to the Prophet in Makkah, where he and his followers were being persecuted, and pledged allegiance to him. They sent one small party first, then the larger party which is the better ...

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Ashura (10th of Muharram): A Day of Joy or Grief?

In this short article, I hope to dispel some of the myths surrounding this day and explain the position of Ahl as-Sunnah with regards to the above two practices. ... more

Shoora and Democracy: A Conceptual Analysis

Can a country that abides by the principle of shoora constrained by Islamic values be described as democratic? ... more
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