Some advice for those who want to read the Quran in Arabic

When I converted to Islam, learning prayer was such a struggle. For me praying in a language I did not understand was almost unthinkable. "How could I have prayed to Allah, when I did not know what was I saying?" - many times I was thinking. But, knowing that we must say our prayers in Arabic, ... Continue Reading

The Islamic ruling on celebrating Al-Mawlid

The celebration of Al-Mawlid is a reprehensible Bid'ah and its celebrators have strayed away from the truth, because the religion of Allah is complete and perfect. Allah says that which translates as: "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed my favour upon you and have ... Continue Reading

Evil consequences of the Bid'ah of Al-Mawlid

* The attempted worship of Allaah in ways which the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam did not legislate, and by ways he deemed as misguided.

* Doubting the perfection and completion of the religion of Islaam while Allaah has said that which translates as: "This day I have perfected for ... Continue Reading

Refuting some false claims of the celebrators of Al-Mawlid

First claim:  "The celebration of Al-Mawlid is a way of expressing joy, which is something beneficial. It would benefit anybody who celebrates it, as it even benefits Abu Lahab (a disbelieving uncle of the Prophet sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam), due to the narration which states that a person ... Continue Reading

Can we Celebrate the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad?

There is nothing in the Qur'aan to say that we should celebrate the Mawlid or birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The Prophet himself (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not do this or command anyone to do it, either during his lifetime or after his ... Continue Reading

The Birth of the Prophet Muhammed

SEERAH OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMED (peace be upon him)

Summarized Translation of Tarek Swaydans' series

by Mona Soueid

Part 6 - The Birth of the Prophet Muhammed

When Abdullah, the father of the Prophet (peace be upon him) grew up Abdul-Muttalib decided that he should get married. So he then ...

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Suicide - It's Not An Escape!

In a society that prides itself for freedom and liberty to attain maximum happiness, suicide ought to be the furthest from the mind?  Yet it is not an uncommon practice and may be someone who is close to you and opens up to you and you may be the only person who can help.  Suicide, resorted to ...

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Islamic Creed

Allah is my lord,
Quran is my light

We forbid what is wrong,
And enjoin what is right

Sunnah is my role model,
Islam is my way

Jihad is my life,
Good deeds are my pay

Righteousness is my character,
Justice is my goal

Muhammad (s)'s my messenger,
Iman is my soul

Muslims are my ... Continue Reading

How Should We Speak to Them about Islam?

Muslims going to America and Europe are faced with a flood of questions about Islam. People have many ways of asking these question and different motivations for doing so, but their questions are essentially as follows:

Why does Islam permit polygamy?

Why is a woman counted as half a man in ...

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In The Name of Allah

By Reem Khan (Australia - 18 yr old muslimah)


In the name of Allah

In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most Kind,

Praise be to Allah, who gave the Quran to mankind.

Its verses so pure, its context so divine,

As it purifies our souls, our hearts and our mind.



Glorified is He, ...

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Eid Mubarak - a Poem

Eid Mubarak - what a strange day,
where we all go out to play.

fasting has gone,
normal lives are back on.

when we go back to the same old routine,
ignorance wide-spread - a familiar scene.

so what has been achieved?
have we truly believed?

the threatened Hour is nigh
it ... Continue Reading

Before the Sand Slips Away

By: Muhammad Al-Shareef>

Imagine that you are on the beach. You are four years old. The camp leader has told you that you have five minutes to build a great castle.

"Quickly," your three year old Ameer tells you, "the sand here is too soft. Run closer to the water and get better sand!"

Off ...

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