We all feel touched when we open up a good translation of the meaning of the Qur'an and we ponder and wonder at the beauty of the words and the deep meanings within. But in reality we are just seeing a glimpse of ... Continue Reading

The Light of Guidance

Ahmad ibn 'Abd al-Rahmaan al-Swiyaan

(Al-Bayaan magazine, issue # 152, Rabee' al-Aakhir 1421, pp. 66-67)
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I was coming back from a long journey, and Allaah decreed that my seat in the airplane should ... Continue Reading

A fter ar-Rabi` bin Khaytham became partially paralyzed, he used to go to the mosque helped by two men. He was told:

"O AbuYazid! You have been given permission to pray at home." He said, "You have said the truth, but I heard the ... Continue Reading

Humans have always been social creatures and in need of friends and companions. A good part of our lives is spent in interaction with others. For Muslims like us who are living in a society where we are clearly a minority, the issue of choosing the right companions is essential for preserving ... Continue Reading

        A man from the Copts(1)came to Omar ibn al-Khattab(2)in Al-Madinah(3), and said, "O Commander of the Faithful! I seek refuge in you from oppression." Omar replied, "You have sought refuge where it is to be sought." The Egyptian said, "I was racing the son of `Amr ibn al-`Aas(4), and ... Continue Reading

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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(1) (1) Ṭā, Seen, Meem.[1043]

[1043]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) These are the verses of the clear Book.

 

(3) (3) Perhaps, [O Muḥammad], you would kill yourself with grief that they will not be believers.

 

(4) (4) If We willed, We could send down to them from the sky a sign for which their ...

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James A. Bill (professor of government and director of the Reves Center for International Studies at the College of William and Mary in Virginia) writes - 'By the turn of the century, for the first time in history, the number of Muslims (those who practice Islam) will have surpassed the number ... Continue Reading

Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him) , and await his second coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God's messengers to mankind.... A Muslim never refers to him simply as `Jesus', but always adds the phrase "peace be upon him." The Qur'aan confirms his virgin birth ... Continue Reading

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1170]

[1170]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) [This is] the revelation of the Book about which there is no doubt from the Lord of the worlds.

 

(3) (3) Or do they say, "He invented it"? Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, [O Muḥammad], that you may warn a people to ...

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(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1158]

[1158]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) These are verses of the wise[1159] Book,

[1159]- See footnote to 10:1.

 

(3) (3) As guidance and mercy for the doers of good

 

(4) (4) Who establish prayer and give zakāh, and they, of the Hereafter, are certain [in faith].

 

(5) ...

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