Articles
Since 2002-08-23
The Importance of Tajweed
The Importance of Tajweed
By Sister
Fatima Barakatullah
Listening to the Qur'an being recited correctly is enough to soften
even the hardest of hearts and Muslims and non-Muslims alike find
it a deeply moving experience even if they do not understand what
is being said. We feel this even ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2002-08-14
Ayyub: An Example of Faith and Patience
The story of Ayyub (Job) gives consolation to all those who are ill
or deprived of wealth or children.
The angels were discussing the conditions of mankind, their obedience and disobedience. One of them said that Ayyub was the best man on earth. He was an obedient believer, always praying ... Continue Reading
The angels were discussing the conditions of mankind, their obedience and disobedience. One of them said that Ayyub was the best man on earth. He was an obedient believer, always praying ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2002-08-10
May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him
May the Peace and Blessings of
Allah be Upon Him
by Sheikh Salman al-Awdah
No human being has had a more copious and enduring body of
literature written about him than the noble Prophet Muhammad (peace
be upon him). Numerous biographical works have been produced about
him. Many poems have ... Continue Readingby Sheikh Salman al-Awdah
Articles
Since 2002-08-07
Reviving our sense of Gheerah
Reviving
our sense of Gheerah
by Sister Fatima Barakatullah
We live in societies in which most men and women have lost their
sense of modesty, women are obsessed with their appearances and
wear clothes to be seen by others and to attract the attention of
other men even if they are married! ... Continue Readingby Sister Fatima Barakatullah
Articles
Since 2002-08-02
Arabic- The Key to Understanding the Qur'an
Arabic - The Key to Understanding the
Qur'an
By Sister Fatima Barakatullah
We all feel touched when we open up a good translation of the
meaning of the Qur'an and we ponder and wonder at the beauty of the
words and the deep meanings within. But in reality we are just
seeing a glimpse of ... Continue ReadingBy Sister Fatima Barakatullah
Articles
Since 2002-08-01
Imagine
IMAGINE
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Imagine yourself after you pass away
Imagine your grave through night and through day
Wishing that you did not do as they say
Wishing that you had got up and had prayed.
Imagine, my friends, the day that you died
Imagine all of the tears that they cried
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Imagine yourself after you pass away
Imagine your grave through night and through day
Wishing that you did not do as they say
Wishing that you had got up and had prayed.
Imagine, my friends, the day that you died
Imagine all of the tears that they cried
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Articles
Since 2002-07-28
The Light of Guidance
The Light of Guidance
Ahmad ibn 'Abd al-Rahmaan al-Swiyaan
(Al-Bayaan magazine, issue # 152, Rabee' al-Aakhir 1421, pp. 66-67)
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I was coming back from a long journey, and Allaah decreed that my seat in the airplane should ... Continue Reading
Ahmad ibn 'Abd al-Rahmaan al-Swiyaan
(Al-Bayaan magazine, issue # 152, Rabee' al-Aakhir 1421, pp. 66-67)
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I was coming back from a long journey, and Allaah decreed that my seat in the airplane should ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2002-07-20
Giving Priority to the Quraan
Shaykh Abu Anas Hamad al-`Uthmaan [1]
Hudhayfah said:The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) related matters to us. I have seen one of them, and I am waiting for the other. He (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) informed us: "Trustworthiness was sent down in depths of the heart of ... Continue Reading
Hudhayfah said:The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) related matters to us. I have seen one of them, and I am waiting for the other. He (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) informed us: "Trustworthiness was sent down in depths of the heart of ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2002-07-17
Ten ways to increase happiness in marriage!
The young and excited bride-and-groom-to-be; ecstatic about the upcoming wedding and marriage and the joy that it will bring. Three to six months later, reality has set in and both spouses realize that marriage is no easy task, but one that takes a great deal of effort and patience. The ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2002-07-11
Winning Hearts
Winning Hearts
Here are 11 pieces of advice to help you in winning others hearts. My pieces of advice are like arrows that aim at shooting hearts as its only target. I mean here, to be the virtuous merits, that captivate others hearts and help in overcoming imperfections. Actually, such ... Continue Reading
Here are 11 pieces of advice to help you in winning others hearts. My pieces of advice are like arrows that aim at shooting hearts as its only target. I mean here, to be the virtuous merits, that captivate others hearts and help in overcoming imperfections. Actually, such ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2002-06-11
Operation Death
OPERATION DEATH
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By G.H.E Vanker---------------------------------------
It was early in the morning at four.
When death knocked upon a bedroom door.
"Who is there?" the sleeping one cried.
"I'm Izrael, let me inside."
At once, the man began to shiver,
as one sweating in deadly fever.
He ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2002-06-08
Secularisation no answer for Muslim world
Originally published in The Age Newspaper
(http://www.theage.com.au/news/state/2002/01/16/FFXN85RPGWC.html)
Secularisation no answer for Muslim world
By AMIR BUTLERWednesday 16 January 2002
Two consistent themes in much of the contemporary analysis of world affairs have been the impending ...
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