Who Was Jesus?
Islam honors all the prophets who were sent to mankind. Muslims respect all prophets in general, but Jesus in particular, because he was one of the prophets who foretold the coming of Muhammad. Muslims, too, await the second coming of Jesus. They consider him one of the greatest ...
A Letter from a muslim girl to her christian parents
Hello Mami and Papi,
I don't know how else to approach you in order to explain my
reasoning behind my life changing decision and have you listen and
understand at the same time.
Since I can long remember I have not be a strong believer ...
The Conditions of Laa ilaaha illa-Allaah
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
The first condition is knowledge, in the sense of negating what is negated in the Shahaadah and affirming what is affirmed therein - as opposed to being ignorant of that.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meanings):
What After Ramadan?
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST GRACIOUS AND THE MOST MERCIFUL
AlHamdulillahi wa kafaa, was-Salatu was-salamu `alaa `ibaadihi-lladheena Stafaa Amma baad:
We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of ...
The wisdom behind the prescription of zakaah
Question:
Is there any
particular reason why zakaah is
prescribed?
Answer:
Praise be to
Allaah.
Firstly:
It should be noted that Allaah does not prescribe anything that is not for the best reasons and does not achieve the best interests. Allaah is the All-Knowing, Who encompasses ...
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WOMEN, SOCIETY AND A VIRTUOUS CONDUCT
(NEW)
Being part of the society in which we are existing, the expression/thought of modesty and righteousness may appear to be outmoded. Today's woman, though modern, cultured and unshackled, is more oppressed than any woman in the most culturally oppressive village in Afghanistan. ...
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The anti-Islam Dutch film - comment, criticism and advice
Question:
A Dutch
film has recently been released that maligns Islam and Muslims, and
describes them as terrorists. What is your advice to the Muslims
concerning this matter?.
Answer:
Praise be to
Allaah.
Firstly:
The conflict between truth and falsehood is an ancient one. The ...
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Different kinds of Charity
The difference between ongoing charity (sadaqah jaariyah) and other kinds of charity
Question:
Peace
be upon you and the mercy of Allaah and his blessings. May Allaah
reward you with good on behalf of Islam and the Muslims. Is there
any difference between charity and ongoing charity? If ...
Ahaadeeth about the virtue of sadaqah (charity)
Question:
We have a weekly lesson here and every week
we try to encourage the sisters to make sodaqa for some of the very
poor muslims living in other countries .If you could provide
ahadith and sayings of the scholars about the rewards on the day of
judgement and in paradise for those who ...
How to be successful in life
Question:
How to obtain success
and prosperity in this world and hereafter.What kind of success or
prosperity that islam want the ummah islam gain in this
world.
Answer:
Praise be to
Allaah.
Peace of mind, contentment, happiness and freedom from worries and anxiety… these ...
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Encouragement to give ongoing charity (sadaqah jaariyah)
Question:
I would like some information explaining what is meant by ongoing
charity (sadaqah jaariyah) and encouragement to do
it.
Answer:
Praise be to
Allaah.
Allaah has created man to worship Him. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And I (Allaah) created not the ...
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The difference between zakaah and sadaqah
Islam Question and
Answer
www.islam-qa.com
Question
No 9449
The difference between
zakaah and sadaqah
Question:
What is the difference between Sadaka and Zakar?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
in Arabic means growth, blessing and purification.
See Lisaan al-'Arab, 14/358;, ...
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