The Trinity Led Me to Islam

An Irish Dentist Embraces Islam


My name is Roger Hadden, and I am originally from Dungannon in Northern Ireland. I am a dentist currently working in England. I have lived in Northern Ireland and Scotland, and I am now based in England. I was raised as a Christian, and my parents are ...

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The Shahadah: Confession of Faith in Islam

The Shahadah: the first Pillar of Islam (Declaration of the Islamic Faith):

However, the most important and fundamental principle of truth in Islam and all religions is the First Pillar of Islam as embodied in the Belief and Confession of Islam. This needs further clarification as ...

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Who was al-Ghazzaali?

Q: Could you shed some light on who Imam al Ghazzali was?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Al-Ghazzaali was Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Toosi, who was known as al-Ghazzaali. He was born in Toos in 450 AH. His father used to spin wool and sell it in his shop in Toos.

The life of ...

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I was Born Today

Born on the Day of Arafah

I was Born Today


Sheikh Hany Hilmy
Monday, 01 December 2008


I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast

Praise be to Allah, we thank Him, we seek His aid and we ask for His forgiveness. We seek the protection of Allah from our bad souls and deeds. ...
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A Description of Hellfire (part 2 of 5)

Its Appearance

Its Location

There is no exact mention from the Quran or the sayings of Prophet Muhammad which pinpoint the location of Hell. No one knows its exact place except God. Due to some linguistic evidence and context of certain hadeeth, some scholars have stated that Hell is in ...

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Who Was Jesus?

Who Was Jesus?

Islam honors all the prophets who were sent to mankind. Muslims respect all prophets in general, but Jesus in particular, because he was one of the prophets who foretold the coming of Muhammad. Muslims, too, await the second coming of Jesus. They consider him one of the greatest ...
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The virtue of fasting six days of Shawwaal



Question #7859: What is the ruling on fasting six days of Shawwaal? Is it waajib (obligatory)?

Answer
: Praise be to Allaah.

Fasting six days of Shawwaal after the obligatory fast of Ramadaan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not waajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days ...
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A Description of Hellfire (part 3 of 5)

Its Food and Drink


The intense heat, food, and drink of the people of Hell is described in Islamic religious sources.

Its Heat

God says:

{And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left? (They will be) in scorching fire and scalding water and a shade of black smoke, ...

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The Return of Jesus (part 1 of 5)

Description: Similarities and differences about the second coming of Jesus between Christians and Muslims. The Messiah at the end of times according to Judaism.

By Jeremy Boulter (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) - Published on 12 Jun 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008


Both Islam and Christianity ...

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Reciting al-Faatihah during prayer

Q: My question relates to the correct manner of praying Farz salaat behind an Imaam, specifically the recital of surah Al Fatiha.
1. Is it obligatory on us to quietly recite surah Al Fatiha whilst the Imaam recites it aloud, during the first and second rakaat of a farz prayer?
2. Is it ...

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Why do Muslims fast?

Q: I live in England, and I often get asked by many non-muslims, why do muslims fast? I know that I should know this answer, but I do not know what to say exactly. What should I give as an answer?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

We Muslims fast the month of Ramadaan because Allaah has ...

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The Jews and their Treachery

Summary

  1. The obligation of being sincere in intention, words and actions and how to attain this.
    2) Jihaad is of two kinds:
    i. Against ones base-desires.
    ii. Against the enemies of Islaam.
    3) The enemies of Islaam are lying in wait for us.
    4) How the enemies of Islaam are ...
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