Category: Aqeedah (Islamic Faith)

The Reason Why Mankind Was Created

This article clarifies the wisdom of Allah to create mankind. ... more

Fundamentals of Tawheed

Fundamental understanding of Tawheed (Monotheism) and different forms of Shirk. A valuable book by Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips. ... more

Islamic Studies 1

1.1 THE CATEGORIES OF TAWHEED1.2 THE CATEGORIES OF SHIRK1.3 SAINT AND GRAVE WORSHIP1.4 TRANSCENDENCE 1.5 THE PURPOSE OF CREATION 2.1 COLLECTION OF THE QUR’AAN 2.2 MAKKAN AND ... more

Are We Forced or Do We Have Free Will?

This booklet gives the reader a thorough understanding of how the will, choice and ability of the slave are subservient to the Will and Power of Allah in the words of the noble Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen (rahimahullah). ... more

The Merits of Islam

There are many religions.

Why do Muslims think that Islam is true. Is there any factual basis?

Praise be to Allah. This is a reasonable enough question for one who has not entered Islam, but one who believes in and practices this religion already knows the blessings which are his because of this religion. There are many reasons for this, which include the following:1- The Muslim ... Continue Reading

How Do We Believe in the Last Day?

Faith in the Last Day is to believe that mankind will be resurrected and recompensed for their deeds. It is to believe in everything that has come to us in the Book and the Sunnah concerning the description of that Day. ... more

12 Tips for the Convert Muslim

12 Tips for the Convert Muslim

Brother Alex (Dallas, TX, USA)

1. Practice Islam as much as you can

The Prophet Muhammad said,  «He who loves my Sunnah has loved me, and he who loves me will be with me in Paradise» (Tirmidhi).

As a new Muslim, you will have trouble keeping up with prayers every day, ...

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Who do Muslims worship?

Who do Muslims worship?

Praise be to Allaah Before answering, we would like to express our appreciation for your interest, at such a young age, in the religion of Islam. May Allaah open the door for you to find much blessing through your asking this question, and decree for you guidance such as you have never thought ... Continue Reading

“Why Did you Become Muslim”?

One of the guys at work was asking me why I became Muslim and I told him it is the path I must follow. I don’t know sometimes what I should say, for me it is the path I must follow. What can I say to someone; I don’t want to push what I believe, so how should I answer someone if asked, what is the right way to answer the questions? Sometimes I feel I don’t give the right answers... Any clues as to what I can say?

 

Praise be to AllahFirstly:We ask Allah to accept your Islam and to make you steadfast in adhering to the truth, and to guide you to that which He loves and which pleases Him. You should understand that you have followed the right path, and that Islam is the religion of sound human nature ... Continue Reading

Why God Created Mankind

According to the Quran and/or Islamic traditions, why did God create mankind?

Praise be to AllahAllah created the jinn (type of spiritual creatures) and mankind to worship Him alone, to obey His commands and heed His prohibitions. Allah says [in the Quran] (interpretation of the meaning):{And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me ... Continue Reading

Don't Be Sad (Bookmarked)

One of the best books of the scholar sheikh Aa'id Al-Qarni. Don't Be Sad is an important book for all. It is full of practical advice on how to repel despair and replace it with a pragmatic and ultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life. It exposes to the modern reader how Islam teaches us to deal with the tests and tribulations of this world. ... more

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