The Story of Shuayb - Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir

Allah, the Almighty, revealed the story of Shu'ayb, peace be upon him:

"To the people of Madyan (Midian) (We sent) their brother Shu'ayb. He said: 'O my people! Worship Allah, you have no other Ilah (God) but Him. Verily! a clear proof (sign) from your Lord has come unto you; ...

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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 - Ash-Shifa bint 'Abdullah al-Qurashiyyah al-Adawiyah

Ash-Shifa bint 'Abdullah al-Qurashiyyah al-Adawiyah
 

The Companion Ash-Shifa bint 'Abdullah al-Qurashiyyah al-Adawiyyah was one of the wise women of her time. Literate in an illiterate age, she was skilled in medicine, involved in public administration, and had a strong presence in early ...

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Being an Example

The possibility of setting a good example is a wonderful opportunity to please Allah. It is an opportunity to follow the Prophet, peace be upon him, - the Prophet, peace be upon him, set an excellent example and we are supposed to follow his example by also setting an excellent example ourselves. ... more

Gems from Imam Abdl-Rahman ibn Mahdi

The Hafidh, al-Imam ‘Abd’l-Rahman ibn Mahdis' position in the scared sciences of ‘ilm and the recording and memorising of Hadīth is simply legendary. ... more

Need a few reasons to go to the Mosque?

The next time someone gives you a call inviting you to the Mosque for the congregational prayer, why don’t you give them these 27 reasons on why you’ve been in the Mosque for ages before they called! ... more

Top Ten Excuses Of Muslim Women Who Don't Wear Hijaab

By Huwayda Isma'eel

(Rendered into English from Al-Bayaan Magazine)

Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think, my sister - starting now.

All praise is due to Allah ta'aala ...

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The Rights of Relatives

Everyone who has a tie of relation with you has certain rights upon you, in accordance with how closely they are related to you. ... 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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The effects of sin upon Individuals and upon Society

All praise is due to Allah the One in whose hands is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. Sovereignty and praise belong to Him and He is a witness over all things. He possesses wisdom in His affairs, in His law and ability. He does as He wishes and judges as He likes and I bear witness ...

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The Spiritual and Health Benefits of Ramadan Fasting

By Shahid Athar M.D.

At the onset of Ramadan Muslims all over the world start fasting from dawn to dusk daily for 30 days as ordained in Quran.

"O you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you so that you can learn Taqwa" (Quran 2:183)

The ...

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Religion & America's relation with the Jews

Does religion play role in deciding America?s relation with the Jews? ... more
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