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Articles Since 2001-10-09

Omar and the Egyptian: Unparalleled Justice

A man from the Copts(1)came to Omar ibn al-Khattab(2)in Al-Madinah(3), and said, "O Commander of the Faithful! I seek refuge in you from oppression." Omar replied, "You have sought refuge where it is to be sought." The Egyptian said, "I was racing the son of `Amr ibn al-`Aas(4), and ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2016-01-12

Madaya: people are starving to death

The town of Madaya is surrounded by landmines planted by the Syrian regime, the thing that makes it difficult for people to search for food in the surrounding areas. ... more

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2013-06-24

The Spiritual and Health Benefits of Ramadan Fasting

By Shahid Athar M.D.

At the onset of Ramadan Muslims all over the world start fasting from dawn to dusk daily for 30 days as ordained in Quran.

"O you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you so that you can learn Taqwa" (Quran 2:183)

The ...

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Articles Since 2019-04-17

Translation of the meanings of surah Ash-Shu'araa (1)

(1) (1) Ṭā, Seen, Meem.[1043]

[1043]- See footnote to 2:1.

(2) (2) These are the verses of the clear Book.

(3) (3) Perhaps, [O Muḥammad], you would kill yourself with grief that they will not be believers.

(4) (4) If We willed, We could send down to them from the sky a sign for which their ...

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Articles Since 2001-05-23

Islam: Misunderstood throughout the World

James A. Bill (professor of government and director of the Reves Center for International Studies at the College of William and Mary in Virginia) writes - 'By the turn of the century, for the first time in history, the number of Muslims (those who practice Islam) will have surpassed the number ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2001-01-20

What do Muslims believe about Jesus?

Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him) , and await his second coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God's messengers to mankind.... A Muslim never refers to him simply as `Jesus', but always adds the phrase "peace be upon him." The Qur'aan confirms his virgin birth ... Continue Reading

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Articles Since 2019-04-20

Translation of the meanings of surah As-Sajda

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1170]

[1170]- See footnote to 2:1.

(2) (2) [This is] the revelation of the Book about which there is no doubt from the Lord of the worlds.

(3) (3) Or do they say, "He invented it"? Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, [O Muḥammad], that you may warn a people to ...

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Articles Since 2019-04-20

Translation of the meanings of surah Luqman

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1158]

[1158]- See footnote to 2:1.

(2) (2) These are verses of the wise[1159] Book,

[1159]- See footnote to 10:1.

(3) (3) As guidance and mercy for the doers of good

(4) (4) Who establish prayer and give zakāh, and they, of the Hereafter, are certain [in faith].

(5) ...

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Various Scholars

Articles Since 2017-08-23

The Most Frequent Dua'a in Noble Sunna

Praise is due to Allah the Almighty, peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet Muhammad, his Family, his Companions and whosoever follows him. Dua'a is a great act of worship in Islam and Allah the Almighty ordered us to make Dua’a in the Holy Qur’an, Allah the Almighty ...

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