The necessity of seeking guidance from God

Praise be to Allah, the Most Generous, the All-Responsive to every person who calls Him, the Creator, fully aware of the last and the first. ... more

Why were we Created?

Not just Muslims, but every single human being has to answer the most fundamental question at some point in his or her lifetime: "Why was I created? Why am I here? What am I doing in this world? Why did God create me?" These questions are questions which each and everyone of us reflects on at some point during their life. ... more

Have You Prepared for the Hour?

This is the hour that each and every one of us will experience and must be aware of. This is the hour that is approaching us at every second of our lives. This will be the deciding time for us as our actions will come to an end. This is, in fact, OUR HOUR! It is the inevitable that every soul must taste. ... more

This is Our Aqeedah

Hamad ar-Rayyis

Introduction

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all that exists, and in Him we seek help. And may Allah send blessings and peace upon the Last of the Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions and whoever follows his guidance ...

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The Story of Yaqub (Jacob) - Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir

The Qur'an does not give details of Isaac's life peace be upon him, but reliable Qur'anic commentators mentioned that when Abraham felt that his life was drawing to a close, he wished to see Isaac married. He did not want Isaac to marry one of the Canaanites, who were pagans, so ...

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The People Of The Ditch (Soorat al-Burooj)

In numerous places in the Qur'aan, Allah speaks about incidents about people who lived in ancient times. One such people are a group commonly known as 'The People of the Ditch'. They are referred to in the following aayaat of the Qur'aan, in Sooratul-Burooj: ... more

The Importance of Tajweed

The Importance of Tajweed

By Sister Fatima Barakatullah

Listening to the Qur'an being recited correctly is enough to soften even the hardest of hearts and Muslims and non-Muslims alike find it a deeply moving experience even if they do not understand what is being said. We feel this even ... Continue Reading

A Letter to American Scholars and Intellectuals

A Letter to American Scholars and Intellectuals

How We Can Coexist

A little while ago, educated people had been discussing a paper prepared by the Center for American Values entitled "What We're Fighting For" which was signed by sixty American intellectuals. It centers on a number of ...

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Ramadan and Fasting

A concise highlight written by Dr. M. Amir Ali,Ph.D ... more

10 Reasons Why Islam is the Religion of Truth

When Islam started in Mecca, it was the prophet Mohammed by himself. A one man religion. He was exposed to punishments and oppression. The people who first entered Islam were weak and also were oppressed and tortured by the pagans of Mecca (their relatives). Forward 23 years later to see the transformation of these uneducated powerless individuals to the most powerful ones and to control the world. ... more

Neglecting prayer out of laziness

Q: If you do not pray salat out of laziness on purpose, are you a kafir or just a bad Muslim? Please answer.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Imaam Ahmad said that the one who does not pray because of laziness is a kaafir. This is the more correct view and is that indicated by the evidence of the Book ...

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Why Do Priests & Preachers Enter ISLAM?

Why Do Priests & Preachers Enter ISLAM?

Yusuf Estes Islam Story

Many people ask me how a preacher or priest in Christianity can ever go to Islam, especially considering all the negative things that we hear about Islam and Muslims everyday. Some people are simply curious, while others take a ...

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