Why Do Muslims Fast? (part 2 of 2)

Fasting is primarily between the person and God, as no one can be sure that any person is actually fasting. ... more

How the Qur'an Differs From the Bible

It is a common allegation by Christians that the Qur'an is a mere copy of the Bible; that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) simply plagiarized "his" book from the pages of the Bible. ... more

Why Should I?

While some people understand their responsibilities in this life, others ask, "Why should I?" ... more

Ahmadiyyah (part 2 of 3): Blasphemous Qadiyani Beliefs

Description: Some principles of Ahmadiyyah, their view on the finality of the Message of God, the Quran, Prophet Muhammad and Jihad.

By Abdurrahman Murad (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)

Finality of the Message of God
Mirza Ghulam Ahmed claimed to be a true 'Muslim' in some of his works and ...

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Contemplations with Iceland Volcano


All praises be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the best of Messengers (Muhammad), then:

In a small country which is no more than a distant island in the north of the Atlantic Ocean, there is a small volcano erupting under a glacier and blowing waves of dust clouds arousing ...

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The aqtaab and abdaal in Sufi thought

Q: I have heard and read about what are known as abdaal and aqtaab etc. Do they really exist amongst us? Is the hadeeth, "Do not revile the people of Syria, for there are abdaal among them" saheeh or not?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:
According to Ahl al-Sunnah, the wali (in the sense of ...

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Can the Muslims live in peace in Palestine?


I am speaking under correction. Please do correct me if I don't have my facts right:
According to The Bible there is no country such as Israel, only Palestine. The Jew and the Arab, both stemming from Abraham is in fact half brothers. So why can they not live in harmony in a new country called ...

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Hajj (Its definition, status, ruling and conditions)

All praise is due to Allah who made pilgrimage to His Old House an act of obedience upon the believers, from the time of Ibrahim to the time of Muhammad Ibn Abdullah (the best of the human kind), have to do it. He distinguished this glorious nation with inheriting the Glorious House till the ...
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Ruling on celebrating Valentine's Day

What is the ruling on Valentine's Day?


Praise be to Allah.

Firstly:

Valentine's Day is a jaahili Roman festival, which continued to be celebrated until after the Romans became Christian. This festival became connected with the saint known as Valentine who was sentenced to death on 14 ...

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Four Principles for a Noble Character

It is not imagined that one can have noble character except if it is founded upon four pillars:

The First: Sabr (Patience)
The Second: 'Iffah (Chastity)
The Third: Shujaa'ah (Courage)
The Fourth: 'Adl (Justice)

Patience inspires him to be tolerant, control his anger, endure the harms that he ...

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Reasons for the punishment in the grave

Q: I would like to ask about the sins for which the one who does them will be punished in the grave.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

There are many reasons for which people may be punished in their graves, which Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) listed and said:

Some people may wonder ...

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Repeating the name of Allaah on its own, or the pronoun "Huwa" (He), Sufi bid'ah


Q: Is there any harm in repeating the names of Allah SWT?
As zikr, or anything else?
I understand saying "Astagh firullah" or "Subhan Allah" or "Alhamdo Lillah" are ok...

A: Praise be to Allaah.

There is ...

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