Suicide - It's Not An Escape!

In a society that prides itself for freedom and liberty to attain maximum happiness, suicide ought to be the furthest from the mind?  Yet it is not an uncommon practice and may be someone who is close to you and opens up to you and you may be the only person who can help.  Suicide, resorted to ...

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Honoured Guests

A beautiful and magnificent story that inspires any Muslim to become closer to Allah the Almighty, a great reminder to be among those who remember Allah the Almighty. ... more

The Evil of Smoking

Smoking was discovered by the Spanish conquistadors in America, about 500 years ago; from Spain, it spread to the rest of Europe, and thence to the Muslim world about 100 years later.

Unfortunately, while the West has long realized the dangers of smoking and attempted to reduce it, in the ... Continue Reading

Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Muminoon (2)

(51) (51) [Allāh said], "O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed I, of what you do, am Knowing.

 

(52) (52) And indeed this, your religion, is one religion,[959] and I am your Lord, so fear Me."

[959]- See footnote to 21:92.

 

(53) (53) But they [i.e., the people] ...

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12 Tips for Muslim Youth

Courtesy of Islamzine

Why should you, a young Muslim, be helping to bring your friends closer to Allah?

After all, you've got your own struggles to deal with: trying to explain why you pray to hostile teachers, Hijab discrimination, standing up in class when the professor attacks Islam, ... Continue Reading

Respecting our differences

"Waste no time debating what a good Muslim should be. Be one!"

by Muhammad Alshareef

Imam Malik one day entered the Masjid after Asr. Towards the front of Masjid An-Nabawee he drew closer and sat down. Rasul Allah had commanded that anyone who enters the Masjid should not sit until he first ... Continue Reading

The Merits of Islam

By Sh. Muhammad Saleh al-Munajjid

There are many religions so why do Muslims think that Islam is true? Is there any factual basis?

This is a reasonable enough question for one who has not entered Islam, but one who believes in and practices this religion already knows the blessings which ... Continue Reading

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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If the Prophet Muhammad visited you


I WONDER...

If the Prophet Muhammad visited you 
just for a day or two; 
If he came unexpectedly 
I wonder what you'd do.  Oh! I know you'd give your nicest room 
to such an honored guest; 
And all the food you'd serve to him 
would be the very best; 
And you would keep assuring ...

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Fajr Prayer


       The fajr (dawn) prayer is amongst the most important acts of worship, being one of the five obligatory prayers. Unfortunately many of us have become so used to missing it at its prescribed time - which ends at sunrise - that we have forgotten its position in our religion, and barely ... Continue Reading

The Qur'aan And What It Means To Muslims


Allah states: { And if anyone of the mushrikeen (polytheists) seeks your protection, then grant him protection, so that he may hear the word of Allah (the Qur'aan) }[Qur'aan 9:6]

The Qur'aan was brought down by Jibreel (Gabriel) to Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and over a ... Continue Reading

The example of minor sins

The meaning of the Hadith is exhortation not to underestimate sins, and holding oneself accountable for them because neglecting them will lead to destruction because minor sins may turn to be major ... more
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