Prayer: God-given Gift
By: IOL Islamic Researchers
With the approach of the great occasion of Al-Israa' and Al-Mi`raj, we should remember Allah's gift to Muslims, namely Prayer. Prayer was given as both an order and a gift to Muslims on the night of Al-Israa' and Al-Mi`raj. Therefore, we should be grateful to Allah ...
Continue ReadingAdvice to the Seekers of Knowledge
- Source: His introduction to his classical work Iqtidaa-ul-'Ilm Al-'Amal
- Translator: Isma'eel Alarcon
We give thanks to Allaah, the One free of all defects, for having inspired us. And we ask Him to grant us the ability to act upon what ... Continue Reading
Preparation of the Winners in Ramadan
The following is a reminder of some matters that help one to be among the winners in Ramadan by using its days and nights properly. "Remind, for indeed reminding benefits the believers." [Adh-Dhaariyat 51:55]
The Nature of Life in the Grave
The Braylwiyyah sect
Q: What is the
Braylwiyyah sect and what is their belief?
A:
Praise be to Allaah.
The Braylwiyyah are a Soofee sect which was born in India at the
time of the British rule there.
It's followers concern themselves in exceeding in their love and
honour for the Prophets and the "saints" in ...
The Quest for Life's Meaning
The Quest for Life's Meaning
By AbdelRahman Mussa
What is the meaning of life?
And how can you find it?
For centuries, people have complained that their life had no meaning and that it was filled with misery. The discussion and search for meaning has plagued philosophers.
I’m not a philosopher, but ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Al-Anbiyaa (2)
(51) (51) And We had certainly given Abraham his sound judgement before,[891] and We were of him well-Knowing
[891]- i.e., before Moses. Allāh had guided him from early youth.
(52) (52) When he said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoted?"
(53) (53) They ...
Continue ReadingVarious Scholars
Allahs Command Ordering Obedience to His Apostle
Translation of the meanings of surah An-Nahl (1)
(1) (1) The command of Allāh is coming,[690] so be not impatient for it. Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him.
[690]- Literally, "has come," indicating the certainty and nearness of the Last Hour.
(2) (2) He sends down the angels, with the inspiration [i.e., revelation] of ...
Continue ReadingSally, Ex-Catholic, Philippines
I was brought up in a devout Catholic family and raised with
Catholic values and traditions. At fifteen, I entered the
monastery. While inside the monastery, I was happy because I could
perform my duties as a nun and the people around me including my
family were also pleased with me.
Until ...
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 ...
The Fitrah
When a child is born, it has with it a natural belief in God. This natural belief is called in Arabic the "Fitrah".[1] If the child were left alone, it would grow up aware of God in His oneness, but all children are affected by the pressures of their environment whether directly or indirectly. ...
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