prohibition on pork

A Christian is asking about the reason for the prohibition on pork


Q:
Why does Islam forbid pork, when the pig is one of the creations of God?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

Our Lord has forbidden eating pork in definitive terms. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"Say (O ...

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The Rifaa'is who stab themselves with knives but ...

The Rifaa'is who stab themselves with knives but are not affected by it


Q: What is your opinion of those who call themselves daraaweesh (pl. of darweesh or "dervish") and stab themselves with knives, daggers, etc? Whilst they do that, before they say "Ya Allaah (O Allaah)", they say, "Ya ...
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Things that make ghusl obligatory


Q: What are the things that make ghusl obligatory?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The things that make ghusl obligatory are six things. If one of them happens then the Muslim has to do ghusl.

1 - Emission of maniy (semen) from its exit in the male or female, which happens either when one is awake ...

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Repentance for neglecting prayer


Q: I am 38 years old man. till the age of 25 I did'nt prayed. please advice me what I have to do for this?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Remember how Allaah has blessed you by bringing you back to Islam after you have been neglecting salaah, and keep on doing the prayers at the right times. Do ...

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Richard Leiman, Ex-Jew, USA

As a child, I always had access to a short-wave radio. I used to listen to the BBC World Service about the Middle East. I also loved the music from that part of the world, and I probably was listening to the Quran being recited, but did not know it at the time.

As I grew older, I continued to ...

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Was 'Eesa (Jesus - peace be upon him) a Jew?


Do muslims believe jesus was a jew? in the bible is says jesus was a jew.

Praise be to Allaah.

'Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus son of Mary - peace be upon him) was one of the noble Prophets of Allaah, and one of the Messengers of strong will, whom Allaah sent to the Children of Israel, and taught ...

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Arafah Day is Eid

Born on the Day of Arafah

Arafah Day is Eid

Sheikh Hany Hilmy
Wednesday, 03 December 2008


The First Virtue: The day where Allah perfected His religion and completed His favors upon us

It was Agreed upon on behalf of Omar Ibn Al Khattab, May Allah blesse him that a Jewish man said: "Oh ...
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Understanding Our Love for Allah & for His Messenger

Understanding Our Love for Allah & for His Messenger

Abd al-Rahmân al-Barrâk

All praise is due to Allah.
Allah says: {Say (O Muhammad): If you do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins} [Sûrah Imrân: 31].

This verse affirms the believer's love for Allah as ...
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Why So Many Religions?

Why So Many Religions?

By- Yusuf Estes

If there is only one God, then why are there so many religions?

All religions originated with Allah and then people began to add or take away from the teachings so as to take control over each other.

{This day, those who disbelieved have given up all ...
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Creation is in Need of Allah

Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah

Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize what is harmful. He must then know whom he should need, trust, and love so that he can attain what is beneficial as well as to feel ...

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The Month of Sha'baan

Sha'baan is the name of the (eighth) month, and it is so called because in this month the Arabs used to disperse (tasha''aba) in search of water, or it was said that they dispersed to carry out raids and forays. Or it was said that it is so called because it sha'aba (branches out or emerges) ... Continue Reading

When You Look At Me

When you look at me,

What do you see?

Someone restricted within her beliefs?

Cannot think or gain freedom like everyone else?

When you look at me,

What do you see?

Someone illiterate, backward and boring?

Well, I beg to differ,

That is not me,

The true me holds my belief with ...
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