This is a month in which our beloved Prophet (peace be unto him) used to observe fasting. In fact, Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said "I never saw the Messenger of Allah fasting for an entire month except in Ramadan, and I never saw him fast more than he did in Shaaban." [Bukhari ... Continue Reading

           The Straight Path has been laid out. Our job is only to follow it, not to try to discover new paths.

Once some Jewish scholars said to Sayyidna Umar bin Khattab, may Allah bless him, "The Qur'an contains a verse that if it had been revealed to us, we would have designated a day to ... Continue Reading

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(1) (1) Ṭā, Seen, Meem.[1093]

[1093]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) These are verses of the clear Book.

 

(3) (3) We recite to you from the news of Moses and Pharaoh in truth for a people who believe.

 

(4) (4) Indeed, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions, ...

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(105) (105) The people of Noah denied the messengers[1054]

[1054]- See footnote to 25:37.

 

(106) (106) When their brother Noah said to them, "Will you not fear Allāh?

 

(107) (107) Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger.

 

(108) (108) So fear Allāh and obey me.

 

(109) (109) And I do not ask ...

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Think! Maybe It Is for Your Good

By Selma Cook

Remember when you were very young and loved to play in the kitchen with all the gadgets? Very likely, your mother would let you play with some things but not with others. Years passed and when you got older you wanted to try different things and go ...

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