Ramadan Origin & Fasting

Introduction to Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Its Name and Origin, Prayer & reading of The Qur'an, Events of Ramadan & medical benefits of Fasting. ... more

Episode 13: A Spotlight on the Battle of Badr

Sheikh Zaid al-Qoroon: After the two armies prepared for the fight, one of the idolaters stepped out who is Al-Aswad bin ‘Abdul Asad Al-Makhzumi, swearing he would drink from the water basin of the Muslims, otherwise, destroy it or die for it.

Sheikh Ali Paqees: He swore by Allaat and Al’uzza to ...

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Story of the Man who Killed ninety-nine people

it is recommended for the one who repents to leave the place in which he committed sins and those who help him doing so ... more

Description of Paradise in Islam

The Quran and Sunnah are full of references to Paradise and the great reward that is in store for those who believe and do righteousness in this life. The reward for goodness is eternal goodness, and the reward for evil is torment and despair. ... more

The Gaze, Privacy and Intermingling

Religious Opinions (Fatawa) Regarding the Gaze, Privacy and Intermingling

All praise be to Allah alone, and peace and blessings of Allah be upon His Messenger, his family and companions.

This is a collection of religious opinions (Fatawas) of some senior scholars regarding important issues, ...

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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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Answers to 7 Questions on Islam


In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

1. What is Islam?

The word "Islam" is an Arabic word that means "submitting and surrendering your will to Almighty God". The word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam", which means peace. Unlike the names used ...

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Shrouding the Body of the Deceased

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

 


In the original text of Zad al-Maad there is very little discussion regarding the washing and shrouding of the deceased. The reason for this may be that the Prophet (Peace and Salutations be upon him) was not known to have himself ...
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The Guide for Pilgrim

The Islamic Institute of promoting awareness of Hajj is pleased to introduce to you this brief guide which contains the most important things that must be known by the pilgrim concerning the rituals of his Hajj and 'Umrah. ... more

The Virtue of Fasting Six Days in the Month of Shawwâl

Fasting six days of Shawwâl after Ramadan is one of those precious opportunities of good, where the believing slave grabs the chance and remains for the rest of his life moving from an act of obedience to the other, and from an act of worship to the other. ... more

Ruling on Blasphemy

Ibn Al-Qayyim said, "The spirit of worship is glorification and adoration. If one of them is missing, then the whole worship is null and void. And if they are combined together with extolment for the Great Beloved, then this is the essence of Praise. And ... more

Ramadan the school of piety

"When Ramadan arrives, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained up." [Agreed upon] ... more
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