Mankind's need for religion
Q: Why do people need religion? Isn't it
enough to have (man-made) laws that will regulate people's
lives?
A: Praise be to Allaah.
Man's need for religion is greater than his need for any of the
other necessities of life, because man needs to know what pleases
Allaah and what angers Him; he ...
The Return of Jesus (part 3 of 5)
Description: The context of Jesus' second
coming, the trials and tribulations before it, the rise of the
Mahdi and the advent of Maseeh ad-Dajjal (the False Messiah), and
Jesus' role killing him.
By Jeremy Boulter (© 2006
IslamReligion.com) - Published on 12 Jun 2006 - Last modified on 01
Apr ...
The importance of al-Quds for the Muslims - and do the Jews have any right to it
As a muslim, I am always told that the city of Jerusalem is important to us, But why? I am aware that Prophet Yaqoob built the Asqa Mosque in it and that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) led the previous Prophets in prayer signigying the unity of the message and all divine revelations; are ...
Continue ReadingThe Fifth Pillar of Islam: The Pilgrimage (Hajj)
The Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the five pillars of Islam. Pilgrimage is not undertaken in Islam to the shrines of saints, to monasteries for help from holy men, or ...
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 ...
WOMEN, SOCIETY AND A VIRTUOUS CONDUCT
(NEW)
Being part of the society in which we are existing, the expression/thought of modesty and righteousness may appear to be outmoded. Today's woman, though modern, cultured and unshackled, is more oppressed than any woman in the most culturally oppressive village in Afghanistan. ...
Continue ReadingDescription of Hajj
Hajj is one of the best acts of worship. It is one of the pillars of Islam with which Allaah sent Muhammad and without which a person's religious commitment is incomplete.
Worship cannot bring a person closer to Allaah and cannot be accepted unless it meets two conditions:
1 - Sincerity ...
Continue ReadingReaping the benefits of Ramadan
Ali Al-Timimi
Adopted from a lecture
In the month of Ramadaan it is very important that we spent a few moments to understand some of the wisdoms and lessons that we can learn from this month of fasting.
Unfortunately, many Muslims come in to this month and they are as a companion of the ...
Continue ReadingThe Month of Sha'baan
Directions to Giving Naseeha
Kamil Mufti
Al Jumuah Magazine
"The religion is naseehah."The people asked, "To whom?" The Prophet (sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) replied, "To Allah and to His Book and to His Messenger and to the leaders of the Muslims and the common folk."
Continue ReadingThe month of Shaaban
This is a month in which our beloved Prophet (peace be unto him) used to observe fasting. In fact, Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said "" [Bukhari ... Continue Reading
Sunnah and Bid'ah
The Straight Path has been laid out. Our job is only to follow it, not to try to discover new paths.
Once some Jewish scholars said to Sayyidna Umar bin Khattab, may Allah bless him, "The Qur'an contains a verse that if it had been revealed to us, we would have designated a day to ... Continue Reading
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