Are Muslim women oppressed?
Among the many topics of interest to non-Muslims, the status of Muslim women and the theme of their rights -- or rather, the perceived lack of them - seems to be foremost. The media's portrayal of Muslim women, usually outlining their "oppression and mystery" seems ...
The Deen of Islam
Islam is the Deen which Alaah has sent Mohammed (Salla Allaah
Aleihi Wasallam)
with; Allaah made it the last of religions and perfected it for His
creation; He made it a completion of His Favors upon them, and
chose it to be their Deen; No other religion is accepted from any
one except the Deen ...
Is There Evidence God exists?
By - Yusuf
Estes
Yes. Allah has sent down miracles, revelations and messengers to
give clear proofs He exists and more important, what we should do
once we come to this realization.
Allah has sent prophets and messengers with many proofs throughout
the ages for ...
Advice for New Muslims or those considering Islam
Practical tips from fellow convert,
Saraji Umm Zaid.
So, you are a new Muslim. Mabrouk, congratulations. Or perhaps you are thinking about taking your shahada (profession of Islamic faith). I would like to offer some advice, if I may. Having ...
Creation is in Need of Allah
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al
Jawziyyah
Written by Dr. Saleh as-Saleh based on
Ighathat ul Lahfan (1/6-42) of Ibn ul Qayyim
© Dar Al-Bukhari
Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from
harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize ...
Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
The virtue of fasting six days of Shawwaal
Question #7859: What is the ruling on fasting six days of Shawwaal? Is it waajib (obligatory)?
Answer: Praise be to Allaah.
Fasting six days of Shawwaal after the obligatory fast of Ramadaan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not waajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days ...
Jesus, son of Mary (part 5 of 5): People of the Book
After reading and understanding what Muslims believe about Jesus, son of Mary, there may be some questions that come to mind, or issues that need clarification. You may have read the term "People of the Book" and not been completely clear ...
Son Of Who?
By - Yusuf Estes
Does the belief in Jesus, peace be upon him, as a 'son of God' really make sense?
What exactly does 'son of God' mean?
Can true salvation from God, be the punishment of someone else who is innocent from any of these crimes, to be punished as though he were ...
True Monotheistic Concepts - Tawheed, Shirk, Islam
Based on a Document By: AbuBakr Karolia - December 26, 1999
Tawheed (montheism)
The term is derived from the three consonants root w-h-d, which serves as the vehicle for the basic concept of 'oneness,' or 'unity," along with the closely ...
Who Was Jesus?
Islam honors all the prophets who were sent to mankind. Muslims respect all prophets in general, but Jesus in particular, because he was one of the prophets who foretold the coming of Muhammad. Muslims, too, await the second coming of Jesus. They consider him one of the greatest ...
The Right of Allah, the Almighty
Allah, the Almighty, is the king of all kings, the Omnipotent, the
just, the Only one, ...
Greatness of Allah subhaanahu wa ta`aalaa
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al
Jawziyyah
Quoted in "The Weakening of Faith - Its Symptoms - Causes &
Cure"
by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh al-Munajjid
© 1997 Daar of Islamic Heritage
Ibn Al-Qayyim described Allah's
Greatness, saying:
He governs the affairs of ...
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