The Life and Times of Sodom


God sent all the Prophets to their people with one message, to worship God alone and not to associate anything or anyone with Him. However, God sent Prophet Muhammad to all of humankind. Although his message was the same, he came with a new law, one to cover all ...

Here we are at one of the last stations, and it is time to work hard and strive. We are in the phases for "hurry" and "race" in order to make the best out of these special times. Do your best for the reward is magnificent and the frit deserves the hard work in order to obtain it. This fruit is ...

Q: Are Deobandis part of Ahlus Sunnah? Are they within the folds of Islam?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The Deobandis are one of the groups of Muslims. This group is connected to and named after the University of Deoband - Dar al-Uloom - in India. It is an intellectual school of thought that is ...

Q: What is the ruling on one who hears the adhaan and even the iqaamah and the prayer itself, but does not come to pray? What is the ruling on one who prays Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) only?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

If a person hears the call to prayer but does not respond, his prayer (elsewhere ...

Q: What is the ruling on making fun of the beard, short clothes and other aspects of the Sunnah? What is your opinion on those who, when these acts of worship are enjoined upon them, point to their hearts and say "Piety is here"?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Making fun of the beard or clothes ...

What is our stance concerning the slaughter of Muslims in Palestine and other parts of the world that is happening right now, where houses are being destroyed, farms are being wrecked, children are being killed, the wounded are being detained in the streets, houses are being bombarded and ...

Woman between the honouring of Islam and the humiliation of Jaahiliyyah

In Islam, woman has a high status which no past nation ever achieved and which no subsequent nation has been able to attain, because the honour which Islam gives to humanity includes men and women equally. They are equal ...

Q: Who are the Ibaadis?


A: Praise be to Allaah.

1 - Definition.
The Ibaadis are a group of Khaarijis* who are named after their founder, 'Abd-Allaah ibn Ibaad al-Tameemi. They claim that they are not Khaarijis, and they deny this origin. But the truth is that they are not extreme Khaarijis ...