Suicide - It's Not An Escape!
In a society that prides itself for freedom and liberty to attain maximum happiness, suicide ought to be the furthest from the mind? Yet it is not an uncommon practice and may be someone who is close to you and opens up to you and you may be the only person who can help. Suicide, resorted to ...
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A good deed is recorded for them
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 ...
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Bullying, depression, and insomnia made Kimberley McCrindle's teenage years particularly difficult. Taunts from classmates about her weight and how she looked left ...
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Episode 26: A Spotlight on The Farwell Pilgrimage
Sheikh Ali Paqees: After Allah has completed the Prophet’s message and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم had seen that the fruits of his call began to overspread, he decided to perform one of the most important branches of the Pillars of Islam, which is Pilgrimage (Al- Hajj)
Sheikh ...
Continue ReadingHow Does Islam Differ from other Faiths? (part 1 of 2) by Khurshid Ahmad
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The example of minor sins
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How to perform Ghusl?
How to perform Ghusl?
1. Intention, i.e. to perform Ghusl.
2. Basmallah (i.e. to say 'Bismillah' - I begin with the name of Allah).
3. Wash the hands.
4. Wash the private parts with the left hand.
5. Perform the Wudhu:
* Wash the hands three times.
* Rinse the mouth three times.
* Cleanse ...
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Other misconceptions about women in Islam – II
Part One: Misconceptions about women in Islam - I
Divorce
Islam considers marriage a basis for the Islamic family, since it develops bonds of love and caring and a secure atmosphere for the growth and progress of the human race. This, in turn, produces a sound society. This is why the Prophet, ...
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Some misconceptions about women in Islam - I
Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a misconception. People who say so, may have read about it in a magazine or seen it on TV. A quick ...
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