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

The Islamic ruling on celebrating Al-Mawlid

The celebration of Al-Mawlid is a reprehensible Bid'ah and its celebrators have strayed away from the truth, because the religion of Allah is complete and perfect. Allah says that which translates as: "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed my favour upon you and have ... Continue Reading

Translation of the meanings of surah Taa-Haa (1)

(1) (1) ā, Hā.[831]

[831]- See footnote to 2:1

 

(2) (2) We have not sent down to you the Qur’ān that you be distressed

 

(3) (3) But only as a reminder for those who fear [Allāh] -

 

(4) (4) A revelation from He who created the earth and highest heavens,

 

(5) (5) The Most Merciful [who is] ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Hijr

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[668] These are the verses of the Book and a clear Qur’ān [i.e., recitation].

[668]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) Perhaps those who disbelieve will wish[669] that they had been Muslims.

[669]- On the Day of Judgement or at the time of death.

 

(3) (3) Let them eat and ...

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To the Youth of the Muslim Omma

By Amr Khaled

"Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change it themselves (with their own souls)" From 13: 11


About Iraq:

Baghdad - this beautiful city on Tigris River - where today troops of the aggressive forces are trying to surround it and defeat it. ... Continue Reading

Angel, Ex-Christian, USA

Every Muslim has a story about their journey to Islam. Each one is interesting and curious to me. God truly guides who he wants and only who he wants. I feel so blessed to have been one of the chosen. Here is my story.

I always believed in one God. My entire life during hardship, I asked God ...

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Advice to New Muslims

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Asalam Alaykum (Peace be with you),

Congratulations! Alhamdulillah (Praise to Allah) who has guided you to Islam, the path to success in this life and the next.

So now you are a new Muslim with lots on your mind. Amidst the joy and ... Continue Reading

When You Look At Me

When you look at me,

What do you see?

Someone restricted within her beliefs?

Cannot think or gain freedom like everyone else?

When you look at me,

What do you see?

Someone illiterate, backward and boring?

Well, I beg to differ,

That is not me,

The true me holds my belief with ...
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YA ALLAH


By: Syeda (18 year old Muslimah )


All praises are for you Allah, how I hope that you are there.

For sinful though I know I am, your displeasure I can not bear.

Never, till this moment, did I realize how much I've strayed.

Never, till now, was I more conscious of all those times when ... Continue Reading

Who is Valentine's Day for?

By Khaled ibn Abdul-Rahman Al-Shayi'

People naturally like occasions of happiness and pleasure, whether private or public, including eids (feasts or days of celebration). For the sake of this inclination, the Shari'a came with the legitimacy of the Fitr and Adha Eids: Two valid eids in ...

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Madaya: people are starving to death

The town of Madaya is surrounded by landmines planted by the Syrian regime, the thing that makes it difficult for people to search for food in the surrounding areas. ... more

Philanthropy in Islamic Civilization


It is not possible for a person discussing our immortal civilization and its impressions, to lose sight of one such peculiarity of our civilization in which it stands out among civilizations. This peculiarity is the love of man. Our civilization ridding mankind of hatred, malice, dissention ...

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