Episode 22: A Spotlight on Miscellaneous Expeditions

Sheikh Zaid al-Qoroon: Amongst the expeditions the prophet dispatched was that of Ka'b bin Al-Ashraf

Sheikh Khaled al-Khalawy: Ka‘b bin Al-Ashraf was the most resentful Jew at Islam and the Muslims, the keenest on inflicting harm on the prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and the most ...

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The Best Slaves of Allah in the Day of Judgement

The Best Slaves of Allah in the Day of Judgement


 Praise is due to Allah the Almighty, peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet Muhammad, his Family, his Companions and whosoever follows him. The aim of Muslim in this life is to prepare for the Day of Judgement. This preparation requires ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Maaida (2)

(57) (57) O you who have believed, take not those who have taken your religion in ridicule and amusement among the ones who were given the Scripture before you nor the disbelievers as allies. And fear Allāh, if you should [truly] be believers.

 

(58) (58) And when you call to prayer, they take ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah An-Nisaa (2)

(101) (101) And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer,[215] [especially] if you fear that those who disbelieve may disrupt [or attack] you.[216] Indeed, the disbelievers are ever to you a clear enemy.

[215]- The four rakʿah prayers are ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Hijr

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[668] These are the verses of the Book and a clear Qur’ān [i.e., recitation].

[668]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) Perhaps those who disbelieve will wish[669] that they had been Muslims.

[669]- On the Day of Judgement or at the time of death.

 

(3) (3) Let them eat and ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Hud (1)

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[546] [This is] a Book whose verses are perfected and then presented in detail from [one who is] Wise and Aware[547]

[546]- See footnote to 2:1. [547]- Refer to footnotes of 6:18.

 

(2) (2) [Through a messenger, saying], "Do not worship except Allāh. Indeed, I am to you ...

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Muslim Women in History - Umm Aban bint Utbah

Umm Aban bint Utbah
 

She journeyed to Syria and witnessed its opening to Islam with her brother Abu Hashim and her husband Aban ibn Sa'id. She was widowed on the day of the Battle of Ajnadayn. It is said that they were together no more than two nights before she was widowed. Another ...

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The Best Supplication for Seeking Forgiveness

Seeking forgiveness from Allah the Almighty is the greatest goal to every Muslim... ... more

A short story about Tawkul

 {وَأُفَوِّضُ أَمْرِي إِلَى اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَصِيرٌ بِالْعِبَادِ} [غافر44]

(Interpretation of the Meaning): "And I entrust my affair to Allah . Indeed, Allah is Seeing of [His] servants."

[Surat Ghafir, Verse 44]

 

One of the ...

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Christmas - For Muslims??

Written by Editor: ShareIslam.com
Thursday, 07 December 2006

What is this - Christmas?
The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or "Christ's Mass". Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians peg the first ...

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Placement of the hands in prayer between Ahl al-Sunnah and others

Q: I am confused between the way a Sunni prays and the way a Shi'te prays. My father is a Shi'te and he has taught me to pray with my hands on my sides but I do not know what is the differnce. Why is there such difference between the two? Also, I would be very grateful if you tell me which form ...

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Tawassul: Islamic vs. bid'ah

Q: aslamu aleyka
Ya sheikh, I have question regarding the tawasul, I was telling someone that seeking tawasul at graves and asking the person who died to make dua to Allah it's wrong, he told me what is wrong with if I asked pious person during his life to make Dua and when he died I asked him ...

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