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Articles Since 2004-07-15

Advice to the Seekers of Knowledge

- Author: Imaam Abu Bakr Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee
- Source: His introduction to his classical work Iqtidaa-ul-'Ilm Al-'Amal
- Translator: Isma'eel Alarcon

We give thanks to Allaah, the One free of all defects, for having inspired us. And we ask Him to grant us the ability to act upon what ... Continue Reading

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2013-06-24

7 Tips for a Healthier Ramadan

SoundVision Staff Writer

Eat Suhur

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, highly recommend eating this pre-dawn meal before a day of fasting. While you may want to pass to catch some more sleep, remember that you can always take a catnap while you're fasting, but ...

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Moutasem Al-Hameedi

One Step Closer Since 2012-12-05

Eid

1- We have been trying to do our best in Ramadan in terms of abiding by the acts of worship that Allah loves; now in Eid can we have fun? Yes, of course, we can have fun, we should have fun in Eid, and in reality it is an act of worship if it is the positive type of fun which is ...

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Articles Since 2003-10-26

Reaping the benefits of Ramadan

Ali Al-Timimi
Adopted from a lecture

In the month of Ramadaan it is very important that we spent a few moments to understand some of the wisdoms and lessons that we can learn from this month of fasting.

Unfortunately, many Muslims come in to this month and they are as a companion of the ...

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Haitham Al-Haddad

Articles Since 2012-12-23

Standing up against Homosexuality and LGBTs

Some absurdly argue that homosexual inclinations are inherited through one’s genetics. However ridiculous such a claim may be, even if accepted for the argument’s sake, it still does not justify the criminal act. Many scientists have argued a genetic basis for a disposition to commit crimes such as burglary, theft, and sexual abuse, yet the law rightly condemns and punishes these acts. Some scientists have claimed that it is programmed into men’s genetics to be unfaithful to their partners, yet society does not deem such behavior morally acceptable. My point is not to enter into a scientific discussion on genetics but to emphasize the inconsistency of such an argument. ... more

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Articles Since 2012-12-22

People want the Law of Allah

Islam = Justice ... more

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Articles Since 2012-12-22

Latasha, Ex-Christian, USA

I am an American who grew up in a strict religious Christian family. By the time I was 16 I became very devout and religious myself. The church was like a home away from home. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

I had read and studied the Bible on a regular basis. All the while I was noticing ...

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Articles Since 2012-12-22

The Name of Our Religion Is Islam

Muhammadans ... more

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Articles Since 2012-12-21

Playing with Maqasid

Ijtihad is closely associated with the aims and objectives of the Shari'ah (maqasid). When speaking about the conditions for making Ijtihad, Imam Al-Shatabi included at its forefront, "to be able to understand the goals of the Shari'ah in totality" ... more

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Articles Since 2012-12-21

Constriction of Breasts in the Sky

And whomsoever Allah wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islam; and whomsoever He wills to send astray, He makes his breast closed and constricted, as if he is climbing up to the sky.

Allah, the Almighty, says: {And whomsoever Allah wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islam; and ...

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