Heinz, Ex-Christian, UK
Abdul Hakeem Heinz was brought up in the south of London. He was
first introduced to Islam at the tender age of seven when his
mother embraced Islam.
Years later he traveled and lived in Egypt for a few years and
further developed his knowledge and understanding of Islam as well
as his skills ...
The reason why jihaad is prescribed
Why do Muslims wage
jihad?
Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah has enjoined jihad for His sake upon the Muslims, for the
great benefits that result from that and because of the harm caused
by abandoning jihad, some of which are mentioned in Question no.
34830.
Some of the reasons why jihad for ...
Status of Eid prayer in Islam
The Eid Prayer is wajib (obligatory) according to the majority of scholars. The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed it consistently and commanded all the people to go out for it.
He (peace be upon him) even specifically commanded all of the women to attend; Umm ...
Obligation of performing Hajj straightaway
Is it permissible for a
person who is able to do Hajj to delay Hajj for a number of
years?
Praise be to Allaah.
If a person is able to do Hajj and meets all the conditions of it
being obligatory, then he must do Hajj straight away, and it is ...
What After Ramadan?
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST GRACIOUS AND THE MOST MERCIFUL
AlHamdulillahi wa kafaa, was-Salatu was-salamu `alaa `ibaadihi-lladheena Stafaa Amma baad:
We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of ...
How Our People Live
I
look up!
The beautiful sky is smeared with a Jet fighter's trail!
I look at the Horizon!
An ugly monster of steel is rumbling towards us!
Father! Mother! Where are you!
I am scared!
Ya Allah! Make me strong!
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Advice to the Seekers of Knowledge
- Source: His introduction to his classical work Iqtidaa-ul-'Ilm Al-'Amal
- Translator: Isma'eel Alarcon
We give thanks to Allaah, the One free of all defects, for having inspired us. And we ask Him to grant us the ability to act upon what ... Continue Reading
The virtue of the last ten days of Ramadaan and Laylat al-Qadr
Praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Trustworthy Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to strive hard (in worship) during the last ten days of Ramadaan in a way that he ...
Continue ReadingGiving Priority to the Quraan
Hudhayfah said:The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) related matters to us. I have seen one of them, and I am waiting for the other. He (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) informed us: "Trustworthiness was sent down in depths of the heart of ... Continue Reading
Arafah and the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah
In the Holy Qur'an, Allah the Exalted says (interpretation of
the meaning)
{By the dawn. By the ten nights} [Al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Many scholars
have said
that this refers to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, and the
fact that
Allah swears by them means that they are indeed significant and
worth ...
George Bernard Shaw's Testimony
"I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence which can make itself appeal to every age. I have studied him - the ... Continue Reading
A little Muslim from Palestine
I'll always be a contender
Yes, I know my bones are very tender
And by Allah you won't see me surrender
My home is filled with cries... due to all the lost lives
But I swear by Allah I'll never compromise
I'll still throw the stones even with ...
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