Are Muslim women oppressed?

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 ...
Continue Reading

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 ...

Continue Reading

Is There Evidence God exists?

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 ...

Continue Reading

Advice for New Muslims or those considering Islam

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 ...
Continue Reading

Creation is in Need of Allah

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 ...

Continue Reading

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 ...
Continue Reading

Jesus, son of Mary (part 5 of 5): People of the Book

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 ...
Continue Reading

Son Of Who?

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 ...
Continue Reading

True Monotheistic Concepts - Tawheed, Shirk, Islam

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 ...
Continue Reading

Who Was Jesus?

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 ...
Continue Reading

The Right of Allah, the Almighty

The Right of Allah, the Almighty

The most essential right that man must fulfill, first: is the right of his creator, cherisher and care taker, Allah, the Almighty, who has the most important rights of all.

Allah, the Almighty, is the king of all kings, the Omnipotent, the just, the Only one, ...

Continue Reading

Greatness of Allah subhaanahu wa ta`aalaa

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 ...

Continue Reading
Loading prayer times ...
00:00:00 Time to
16 Rabi' al-thani 1447
Fajr 00:00 Dhuhr 00:00 Asr 00:00 Maghrib 00:00 Isha 00:00

People you might follow