1 Dec 2016

I want to be a Muslim but... Myths about Converting to Islam (part 3 of 3)

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Description: God makes converting to Islam easy, not difficult.The most fundamental belief in Islam is that there is no true god (deity) but Allah. He, the One, the Only, the First and the Last, has no partners, sons, daughters or intermediaries. He is Alone in His...

22 Nov 2016

Some Responsibilities of the Husband and Rights of the Wife in Islam

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Dr. G. F. Haddad DamascusQ: I have frequently read what, according to Islamic teachings, a husband may or may not do in a dispute with his wife if he attributes it to disagreement with or misbehavior of his wife. I almost never read anything about the opposite situation:...

Story of the Pious: The Pearl Necklace (Islamic Story) by Dr. Saleh As-Saleh

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This story is recorded in the book “Gems and Jewels”published by Dar-us-salamQazi Abu Bakr Muhammad bin Abdul Baqi Ansari is an illustrious personality of Islamic History. He was the most pious person of his time. Even after the lapse of nine centuries, his exemplary...

12 Oct 2016

Stories of the Pious: Allah the Provider

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It is related that Abu-al-Abbas al-Khadir was once questioned by Abdullah,’ Have you come across a Wali of Allah that has a greater status than yours?””Yes” he replied. “I was once in Masjid-e-Nabawi, when I saw Abdur Razzak and a group of people around him listening...

Stories of the Pious: The Pious Barber

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The Pious Barber Abu Ja’far al-Hadad relates, “During a stay in Makkah my hair had grown long but I could not afford to cut it. I went to a barber who seemed to be a good man and asked him to cut my hair for the sake of Allah. The barber glanced at my messy hair and invited...

Stories of the Pious: The Ethiopian Slave

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Abdullah bin Mubarak relates, “‘Once while I was in Makkah, we were struck with a severe drought. It had not rained for weeks and all the people gathered in Masjid al-Haram to pray for rain. I was also amongst them sitting next to the gate of Banu Saiba. An Ethiopian...

Stories of the Pious: Sinless Barkh

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Ka’ab relates, once at the time of Prophet Musa (AS), there was a drought. The Bani Israeel aked him to pray for rain. Prophet Musa told them to come with him to the mountain. When they climbed the mountain he said to his People, “Whoever has committe a sin, then do not...

Stories of the Pious: Abul-Hasan and the Thief

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Shaykh Abul – Hasan Noori relates that whilst he was once taking a bath, a thief made off with his clothes. After a while he saw the same thief returning with his clothes. He took back the garments and then realised that his hands had been paralysed. He had loss movement...

Stories of the Pious: Water with the Taste of Honey

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A pious man relates, whilst I was sitting next to the Ka’ba an old man with his face covered came and drank water from the well of Zam Zam using a container. I then drank what he had left over and found that it tasted of honey. I turned to see where he had gone, but he...

Stories of the Pious: Dirhams from the Unseen

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A pious man relates, I was travelling with a caravan through a jungle when I saw a woman walking ahead. She appeared weak, so I thought that perhaps she was walking in front so that she is not left behind.  I found a few dirhams in my pocket and gave them to her...

Stories of the Pious: Benefits of Salaam

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It is said that a young man was making tawaf of the Ka’ba. At the same time he was engaged in sending Salaam on the Prophet (SAW). A man on hearing this inquired, “Do you know of any benefits of sending Salaam?” “Yes” he replied. “My father and I left for hajj, he fell...

Stories of The Pious: Pearls from the Sea

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Zun-Noon Misri relates, we once embarked on a ship and a handsome young man, whose face was gleaming with light also set out with us. During the voyage the owner of the ship lost a bag which contained his money.  This led to a search of all the passengers on board....

Stories of the Pious: The Ultimate Test

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Abu-ul-Hassan Siraj (mercy be upon him) said, “One day I set out for the performance of pilgrimage (Hajj). As I was making a circuit (Tawwaf) around the Holy Ka’ba, I happened to see a fair-faced woman. I said to myself, By God! I have never seen a woman with such beauty...

26 Sept 2016

A sermon from the dying to the living

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There once lived in Basrah a prolific and profoundly spiritual worshipper whose fear of the Hereafter caused him to become physically weak, and whose constant crying made him skinny and sick. When he was on his deathbed, his family gathered around him, and they all began...

What to do upon death: When signs of death start showing up

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By Dr. Abdulhayy ‘Arifi rahimahullahWHEN SIGNS OF DEATH START SHOWING UPThe blessed Companion Aboo Sa’eed Khudri radiyallahu anhu narrates that the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam said, “Prompt the dying among you to say (the kalimah): Lã ilãha illallãh (I declare that...

A good sealing state: Husn Al-Khatima

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By Mufti Abdur Rahman ibn YusufThe final state of a person at the time of death is what matters in the Hereafter. In this article, we discuss some of the causes for both good and evil sealing states, and how a person’s inner traits will dominate at the time of death.In...

At the face of death

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A heart-touching story… learn from it.This is something that is very personal and important to me. I hope that you will learn and benefit from it. Let me begin by saying “Bismillah.” When I first started University, I had met another Muslim brother. We had become good...

ISLAMIC DEATH: The Final Return

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A police officer in a Muslim country wrote the following letter to a Shaykh describing the events that led to his return to Allah. He recalls: Seeing accidents and crash victims was a normal part of my day, but one incident was different. My partner and I had parked...

2 Jul 2016

Sadaqah: The Productive Investment of a Lifetime

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What if I told you about an offer where you can get the product, plus double your money back, plus extra prizes? What would you do? You’d probably immediately text all your friends to tell them about it and then rush down to the shop to make the purchase.While many of...

Easy Dhikr which is light on the tongue but heavy on the scales!

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All of these Dhikr are so easy and light on the tongue but SO heavy on the scales! 1. Earn a thousand good deeds in Minutes Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: "Is anyone of you incapable of earning one thousand Hasanah (rewards) a day?" Someone from the gathering...

15 Rewarding Ways for Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) in Islam

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Sadaqatul jariyah is ongoing charity (continuous rewards) received by us (for good actions and deeds), that will not only benefit us in this life, but will continue to benefit us after our death.Abu Huraira (RadhiAllahu ‘anhu) reported: Allah’s Messenger ﷺ as saying:...

21 Jun 2016

How to Be a Successful Muslim Wife

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How to Be a Successful Muslim Wife In Islam, marriage is a blessed contract between a man and a woman. Each have their own role to play in making a marriage successful. It is a bit more difficult but certainly possible to make even a selected partner in a marriage a...

Tips for wife to show respect for her husband

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1. Express faith in his decision and ability.2. Leave him notes (men respond better to the written words) that tell him how much you value who he is as a person (and sometimes for his work). ...3. If he botches a task at home, don’t sigh, roll your eyes, and mutter...

Dua after Iftar

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ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَ ابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَ ثَبَتَ الأجْرُ إنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ Transliteration:dhahabadh dhama-u wabtallatil ‘urooqu, wa tha-batal ajru insha AllahThe thrist is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is confirmed, if Allah [Ta’ala] wills.[Abu D...

Dua: When breaking the fast – Iftar

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Dua: When breaking the fast – Iftar When breaking the fast – Iftarاللَّهُمَّ اِنِّى لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ امنْتُ [وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ] وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ O Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You [and I put my trust in You] and I break my fast with Your...

17 Jun 2016

The Sunnats of Eid–ul–Fitr

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1. To awaken earlier than usual2. To brush the teeth (miswaak)3. To have a bath (ghusl)4. To be well dressed in an Islamic manner5. To dress in one’s best clothes, not necessarily new6. To use itr7. To perform Eid Salah at the Eidgah8. To eat odd number of dates9. To...

7 Reasons to Read the Glorious Qur’an

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1. InimitableIt dares you to disprove it. How? It says that humans cannot write a book like this even if they pooled all their resources together and got help also from the spirits. The Qur’an said this fourteen hundred years ago and yet no one has been able to disprove...

Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) (PBUH) (2)

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Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) (PBUH) (2) As you may recall, most of the people at the time of Ibrahim (alayhis salam) were idol worshippers. There were very few people who heeded the words of Ibrahim (alayhis salam). One of the people who did follow in the way of Allah was...

Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) (PBUH) (1)

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Prophet Ibrahim as a role modelWe often see the term “role model” in newspapers and magazines. It refers to someone who leads the sort of life that you would like to live. Many of us choose our favorite sports star or film star as our role model because we are impressed...

10 Ways of Developing Love For Allah

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10 Ways of Developing Love For Allah Adapted from Shaykh Ibn Qayyim’s (rah) Madarij-us-SaalikeenShaykh Ibn al-Qayyim (rah) says: “The reason which cause mahabbah (love) of Allaah to develop, are ten:First: Reciting the Qur’aan, reflecting and understanding its meaning...

Characteristics of a Pious Husband

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Characteristics of a Pious Husband On the Day of Judgment :Allah will ask men if they fulfilled their obligations towards their families. They who fear Allah will do their best to direct the way his wife and children live by educating himself and his family to living...

Characteristics of a Pious Wife

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A pious woman’s priority is to seek the pleasure of Allah. She tries acquiring the qualities of a good wife by following the examples of the Prophet(Sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) and obeying what is commanded in the Book of Allah. Complete obedience and adherence to...

Respect for Women Wearing Hijab at Olympics

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Extract of an article from the Guardian by Naomi Alderman The Greeks, as we all know, used to compete in the original Olympic games stark naked and smothered in olive oil. That’s no longer the fashion – because we have different cultural ideas about what parts of the...

16 Jun 2016

What every Muslim needs to know about Ramadan

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By: Bilal Abu AishaAll praise belongs to Allah who said in His final revelation, the Qur’an: “O you who believe! Observing fast is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become pious.”1 And peace and blessings of Allah be upon the greatest...

Ramadan Mubarak: Everything You Need to Know About This Holy Month

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Ramadan Mubarak: Everything You Need to Know About This Holy Month According to Islamic tradition, Ramzan is the holiest month of the entire year, “a month of blessing” and brings with it a fresh wave of festive cheer. It lasts for 28 to 30 days depending on...

15 Jun 2016

Ramadan and Islam: Introduction to Ramadan, the month of fasting for muslims

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Fasting during the month of Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan, Ramzan, Ramadhaan), is one of the five pillars of Submission (Islam in Arabic). In the month of Ramadan, submitters (muslims / moslems) fast from dawn to sunset (if able).  While fasting (seyam / saum...

11 Jun 2016

Women in the Masjid (III)

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By Husain Zakariyya Yawale,In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. All Praise is due to Allah! We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our evils and bad deeds. Anyone who is guided...

Women in the Masjid (II)

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By Husain Zakariyya Yawale,In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. All Praise is due to Allah! We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our evils and bad deeds. Anyone who is guided...

Women in the Masjid (I)

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By Husain Zakariyya Yawale, In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. All Praise is due to Allah! We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our evils and bad deeds. Anyone who is...

Setting up a Muslim home (II)

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By Husain Zakariyya YawaleAllah says:“My Lord! Forgive me and my parents and him who whom enters my house believing, and believing men and believing women; and do not increase the unjust in aught but destruction!”[Nuh: 28]ow beautiful it would if the head of the home...

Setting up a Muslim home (I)

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Setting up a Muslim home (I) By Husain Zakariyya Yawale Allah says: “My Lord! Forgive me and my parents and him who whom enters my house believing, and believing men and believing women; and do not increase the unjust in aught but destruction!”[Nuh: 28] home, which...

9 Jun 2016

How to Maintain Good Habits After Ramadan

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How to Maintain Good Habits After Ramadan Ramadan is the month of fasting for atonement of sins and purification of soul. It is a response to the carnal desires for eating, drinking and sleeping. A way that instills discipline in lives ensuring that the needs are met...

Five Best Tips to Eat Right & Stay Right this Ramadan

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Five Best Tips to Eat Right & Stay Right this Ramadan Ramadan the month of bounties and blessings has started and has already knocked our doors. Families have stocked all the essential items for the month of Ramadan so that they can utilize their productive time...

Make Your Ramadan 2016 a Transformation Experience

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Make Your Ramadan 2016 a Transformation Experience We are living in the world of flamboyant glittering where the gold attracts and old nullified, where humanity has no cost but cheating makes you a millionaire, where a single blot of evil makes you a terrorist and a...