Episode 11: A Spotlight on the Early Invasions and the Turning of Qibla

Sheikh Zaid al-Qoroon: When the prophet settled in Medina, he desired to bring about a spirit of rapport and harmony within his region. He wouldn't resolute to combat before he offers to provide peace and security, especially because he صلى الله عليه وسلم knew that the new state ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Baqara (3)

(201) But among them is he who says, "Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."

 

(202) Those will have a share of what they have earned, and Allah is swift in account.

 

(203) And remember Allah ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Baqara (1)

(1) Alif, Lam, Meem.[7]

[7]- These are among the fourteen opening letters which occur in various combinations at the beginning of twenty-nine surahs in the Qura'n. Although there has been much speculation as to their meaning, it was not, in fact, revealed by Allah to anyone and is known only to ...

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A call to boycott France

Sheikh Sayyid Fu’âd ibn Sayyid Abdurrahman Ar-Rifâ’i Al-Husseini, the Chairman of Wathakker Islamic Center, has given a press statement in response to the announcement of a French newspaper (upon it is from [the Wrath of] Allah what it deserves) about its intention to publish offensive cartoons that mock our Messenger, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him. ... more

Islam Q&A – No Happy Halloween for You!

It is not allowed for Muslims to attend their [the disbelievers’] holidays and festivals because they are a type of evil and falsehood. ... more

Burial of the Deceased (part 2/3)

There are 2 main methods for placing the body of the deceased into the grave:... ... more

A Reminder of Fasting Tâsû'â' and Âshûrâ'

Sayyid Ar-Rifâ'i: the fasting of the Day of Âshûrâ' was obligatory, after that it became a confirmed Sunnah. ... more

The Kaba the Sacred House of God

The Kaba is the sacred House of God situated in the middle of the Holy mosque in the city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. The black cube shaped box is familiar to people of all faiths due to the images that come out of Saudi Arabia every year at pilgrimage time. ... more

Home-schooling: The solution?

Over the past decade, the ranks of families home-schooling have grown dramatically and there are signs that home-schooling parents are doing a better job than public schools... ... more

The Dilemma of Schooling Our Kids in the West

The dilemma that we are facing today is that Islamic schools are not always available. If they are available, they are not affordable for all Muslims, and many of them are simply unsatisfactory (certainly not all of them). ... more

Ten Lessons Ibn al-Mubarak Taught Us

 

 ‘Abdullah bin al-Mubarak was a scholar known for simultaneously combining numerous traits of virtue. In fact, his friends would sit and count all of the good things that were part of his character and personality. Adh-Dhahabi related that they said: “Let’s sit and count the good traits ...
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Taking kafirs as close friends & protectors is haram

Clarification of the important rule: it is haraam to take kaafirs as close friends and protectors ... more
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