Bruce Paterson, Ex-Christian, UK

I would like to take the opportunity to share with you my journey to Islam and I feel that by sharing this experience with you I can help you on your journey through life. We are all born into different cultures, countries and religions in what often seems a confusing and troubled world. ...

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Prostrating to the Prophet!!

Prostrating to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) constitutes disbelief in Allaah (kufr)

Q: I would like to know what to do. Someone told me that when reciting dhuwa, that i have to prostrate seven times for the prophet[p.b.u.h], but i just don't know how, would you .

A: ...
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Mankind's need for Prophethood

Q: what is the importance of prorhecy for the humanity? Why is faith in Prophethood so important


A: Praise be to Allaah

Mankind is in need of Messengers and Prophets from Allaah, to light the way and guide them to ways of peace, and to warn them against the ways of evil and corruption. Some ...

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A brief look at Baabism and Baha'ism

Q: I would like to ask about Baabism and Baha'ism - what are their beliefs? And are they Muslims?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) wrote a brief description of Baabism and Baha'ism, which we will quote here. He (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

This ...

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The lesser and greater signs of the Day of Resurrection


Q: What are the lesser and greater signs of the Day of Resurrection?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The signs and portents of the Day of Resurrection are the things that will happen before the Resurrection takes place and will indicate that it is close at hand. They have been divided into lesser ...

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Reciting al-Faatihah during prayer

Q: My question relates to the correct manner of praying Farz salaat behind an Imaam, specifically the recital of surah Al Fatiha.
1. Is it obligatory on us to quietly recite surah Al Fatiha whilst the Imaam recites it aloud, during the first and second rakaat of a farz prayer?
2. Is it ...

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Mary in Islam (part 2 of 3)

Her Annunciation
God informs us of the instance the angels gave Mary the glad tidings of a child, his soon to be status on earth, and some of the miracles he will perform:

{When the angels said: 'O Mary! Indeed God gives you glad tidings of a word (His saying, 'Be') from Him, whose name is the ...

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Richard Leiman, Ex-Jew, USA

As a child, I always had access to a short-wave radio. I used to listen to the BBC World Service about the Middle East. I also loved the music from that part of the world, and I probably was listening to the Quran being recited, but did not know it at the time.

As I grew older, I continued to ...

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The Return of Jesus (part 1 of 5)

Description: Similarities and differences about the second coming of Jesus between Christians and Muslims. The Messiah at the end of times according to Judaism.

By Jeremy Boulter (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) - Published on 12 Jun 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008


Both Islam and Christianity ...

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The situation of the Muslims in Palestine

I was wondering what you believe the fight taking place in the Holy Land is all about and what the end result might be?

Praise be to Allaah.
Undoubtedly what is happening to the Muslims in the Holy Land of hardship, torture, expulsion, killing and harm is a matter which causes sorrow to every ...

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Arafah Day is Eid

Born on the Day of Arafah

Arafah Day is Eid

Sheikh Hany Hilmy
Wednesday, 03 December 2008


The First Virtue: The day where Allah perfected His religion and completed His favors upon us

It was Agreed upon on behalf of Omar Ibn Al Khattab, May Allah blesse him that a Jewish man said: "Oh ...
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Pilgrimage with your heart * 2

Pilgrimage with your heart * 2

Allah all Mighty said: {And if they had intended to march out, certainly, they would have made some preparations for it} [Al-Tawbah 9:46]. Whoever likes to win this great thawab, he should prepare.

How do we prepare?
Four or five days before departure try ...
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