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

Important Lessons From Ramadan

Allah - the Most High - said: "The month of Ramadaan in which the Qur'aan was revealed, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance of the Criterion between right and wrong. So whosoever of you sights the crescent for the month of Ramadaan, he must fast that month." [Soorah ...

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When the Night Equals a Thousand

By Muhammad Alshareef

It was narrated that in the days that Musa (Alahi salaam) wandered with Bani Israel in the desert an intense drought befell them. Together, they raised their hands towards the heavens praying for the blessed rain to come. Then, to the astonishment of Musa (Alahi salaam) ... Continue Reading

Eid and Zakat ul-Fitr

 
- Playing, recreation, and eating on the day of eid:

These are permissible as long as they stay within the acceptable bounds of Islam. anas said: «when the prophet peace be upon him came to madinah, they had two days for amusement. the prophet peace be upon him has ...
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Slacking in acts of worship during Ramadan

Beware of slacking in acts of worship during the Month of Ramadan ... more

A Chance to Change

We all agree that the most dangerous deprivation is not to be able to make use of Ramadan in satisfying Allah and getting closer to Him. Ramadan is an easy great reward that is available for everyone living on earth. On the other hand, others who lie under the ground (the dead) are deprived ...

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A Day and a Night in Ramadan (part 1 of 2)

The Fast of the Day... Description: A typical day in the life of a Muslim in Ramadan. ... more

Indrani and Chandara

A Hindu girl marries a pious assistant of a swami, but one who later looks to other religions for enlightenment. ... more

His mother will be angry if he does not celebrate Mother's Day

Celebrating Mother;s Day is an innovated matter which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) did not do. ... more

Serving the religion

Serving the religion is the responsibility of everybody. ... more

The Splitting of grains

{Verily! It is Allah Who causes the seed-grain and the fruit-stone (like date-stone, etc.) to split and sprout.} [Surat Al-An’âm (The Cattle) 6:95]

 
{إِنَّ اللَّـهَ فَالِقُ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَىٰ} الأنعام: 95
 
Transliteration: Inna Allaha ...
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Is Shaykh al-Kilbani the Sa’udi Obama?

This was written in response to a New York Times’ article that likened Sh. Adil al-Kalbani’s rise to the imamate of al-Haram (Holy Mosque of Makkah) to President Obama’s story.

Alhamdu-li-llah wa as-Salatu wa as-Salamu ‘ala Rasool-il-llah.
Despite the fact that some may consider this NY ...

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