Clarification of Doubts Regarding Innovation

Every innovation in the religion is forbidden, and a misguidance because of the statement of the Messenger 'And beware of newly invented matters, for every newly invented thing is an innovation, and every innovation is a misguidance." ... more

Muslim Women in History - Jamilah bint Thabit ibn Abi'l-Aflah

Jamilah bint Thabit ibn Abi'l-Aflah
 

Jamilah bint Thabit ibn Abi'l-Aflah, sister of 'Asim, wife of Umar ibn al-Khattab, was also called Umm 'Asim. Her name used to be 'Assiyah (means "intractable") and the Prophet changed it to Jamilah (means "beautiful"). After she embraced Islam, she ...

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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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The Hijab: Unveiling a Mystery

The concept of modesty and the hijab in Islam is holistic, and encompasses both men and women. The ultimate goal is to maintain societal stability and to please Allah. ... more

Tafseer Surah al-Kawthar

What a splendid Surah is Surah al-Kawthar! How abundant are its benefits, even though it is short in length. ... more

5 Muslim Inventions That Changed the Word

Coffee

About 1,600,000,000 cups of coffee are consumed every day around the world. Billions of people rely on it as part of their daily routines. And yet, very few people are aware of the Muslim origins of this ubiquitous drink.

According to the historical record, in the 1400s coffee ...

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What is your intention when reading the Qur’an?

Some intentions that would maximise our reward if we have them when reciting the Qur’an ... more

(1) Introduction

As humans, we tend to attain pleasure from success and high status, and if the success is to do with trade, we get even more excited and put our heart and soul into reaching that goal. ... more
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A message to every Muslim: How to keep to obedience

Dear Muslim brother, constrain yourself and be keen to righteous deeds, particularly obligatory duties such as Salah, fasting, filial gratitude, and other obligatory duties, for it is not permissible for any Muslim to neglect them. ... more

Are we “born to be free”? (part 1 of 2)

A look into how much freedom we really do and don’t have over ourselves and lives. ... more

A moving (living) creature on earth

{There is not a moving (living) creature on earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have neglected nothing in the Book, then unto their Lord they (all) shall be gathered.} [Surat Al-An'âm (The Cattle) 6:38]

 
{وَمَا مِن دَابَّةٍ ...
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