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Articles Since 2001-02-17

What is Islam ?

Poem written by : Maymoonah MS Adly

"What is Islam?" is the question you ask.
Answering this question is every Muslims task.
Describing Islam can be a lot,
But first I'll tell you what Islam is not.
Islam is not Faraqan and terrorism.
Nor is it oppressing women and racism.
Islam doesn't ...

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Articles Since 2001-01-24

12 Proofs that Muhammad (Peace be upon him ) was a True Prophet

An Article written by Shaikh Abdur Rahman Abdul Khaliq My brothers and sisters everywhere! With this essay, I am not singling out the adherents of Islam - to which I ascribe - but rather I am writing this essay to every man and woman throughout the whole world.
I ask Allah that He facilitates ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2001-01-21

Death, the doorway is ever near

Poem written by : Velma Cook

Here I am at last
I knew this day would come
My new home for a time
'til the trumpet shall blow
and once again I stand
upon an earth renewed

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Dark and still
I wait
Time has gone
Asking my lord for refuge
As I did in days gone ...

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Articles Since 2001-01-20

What Shape is the Earth ?

Today we can look at a globe and know that the earth is somewhat like a ball, a sphere. The Qur'an makes certain statements that led Muslim scientists to understand long before their European counterparts that the earth is spherical. When Europe was in the dark ages thinking that the earth was ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2001-01-20

How to destroy your child's mind

All the love, nurturing and time spent on molding a child to be confident and creative. The first years of life are so important to develop the necessary qualities for success in later life. Knowing this mothers, concentrate on these early years , only in the end, to send to them to school... ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2001-01-20

What are the pillars of Islam?

The pillars of Islam are... 1- The belief (Imaan): That there is no God to be worshipped except Allaah (the one God) and that Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) is His Messenger.

2- Performing the prescribed prayers (Salaat): five times a day.

3- Fasting (Siyaam): Once ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2001-01-19

What Prayer means to me?

Five times a day I retreat from life, pause and renew my intention for living. It's not just kids and work, fun and problems. There's more, much more .....

Lying just beneath the surface of our everyday thoughts. If we dare to peer within, we'll find it, the home of peace; of truth ; an acute ...

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Articles Since 2001-01-19

A Letter From Satan

I saw you yesterday as you began your daily chores. You awoke without stopping to pray. As a matter of fact, you didn't even bless your meals, or pray before going to bed last night. You are so unthankful, I like that about you. I cannot tell you how glad I am that you have not changed your way ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2001-01-18

The End

I barely knew him, I have seen him in the mosque for some days at different times and for many others I have not. I warmly greeted him and I was keen to know him. Until one day after Al-'Asr (noon prayer), I stood chatting with a colleague outside the mosque while he was coming. He greeted him ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2014-05-01

Why Niqab

I feel comfortable knowing.. That men don’t stare at me ... more

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Articles Since 2014-04-29

"I Love you for the sake of Allah"

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

«Allah will ask on the Day of Judgment: “Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory? Today, on a day when there is no shade but Mine, I shall shade them with My ...

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