Children (who did not reach puberty) are not commanded to fast. However, their parents or guardians are strongly recommended to encourage them to fast few days so that they get used to it and they grow up knowing of the worship of fasting as they would know that of praying. In fact this was ...

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 ...

The status of the Muslim woman in Islaam is a very noble and lofty one, and her effect is very great in the life of every Muslim. Indeed, the Muslim woman is the initial teacher in the building of a righteous society, providing she follows the guidance from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah ...