“Islām” is an Arabic word which means peaceful, willing submission – submission to the code of conduct ordained by God. So Islam is a religion, but it is also a complete way of life based upon a voluntary relationship between an individual and his Creator. It is the way of life ordained by God which …
Our Creator has given us a complete way of life: our deen. It is obligatory to live according to the Shariʽah, which is derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah. Failing to comply on any aspect which is obligatory or to avoid that which is forbidden is sinful. Unfortunately, some of us have become unmindful of …
Quite a number of Muslims today, especially those living in Christian dominated countries or those influenced to a large degree by western culture, have been led to consider that taking part in the Christmas celebrations of friends and relatives is, at very least, a harmless pastime if not a legitimate source of pleasure for children …
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When Allah says in the Qur’ān that He guides whom He wills and leaves astray whom He wills, it means that He guides those who seek and respond to His guidance: “Those who strive in Our way, We shall guide them to Our paths.”1 And He leaves astray those who intentionally and persistently reject His …
Screenshot from a video. Ali Banat’s back is toward the camera. Allah’s signs are all around us — in life and in death. On May 29, 2018, an Australian Muslim, Ali Banat, passed away in the blessed month of Ramadan, like many other Muslims around the world. What distinguished Ali was his legacy and the …
MANY Muslims are unaware of what rules and regulations surround marriage and intimacy during Ramadan. This compilation deals with the most common issues surrounding marriage and intimacy in the month of fasting.
AS the holy month of Ramadan fast approaches, many are preparing copious amounts of sweet and savory dishes for the ‘feast’ to break the fast, which is iftaar. Pantries and freezers are being packed, stocked and loaded with various delicacies which will adorn Muslim homes across the world. Tables will be laden with an abundance …
RAMADAN is a plan by Allah for us to cleanse our body and soul. Despite that, everyday different people ask me to provide them with a Ramadan Diet Plan. If we follow the teachings of Islam correctly, we don’t need any diet plan whatsoever. Chapter 20, verse 81 of the Qur’an states: “Eat of the …
Since worship in Islam is so comprehensive, one might wonder which kinds are best and most pleasing to Allah, which ones have the highest rank and draw one closest to Allah. The scholar, Ibn al-Qayyim gave a detailed answer to this question, mentioning the practices of those who have embarked upon that path along with …
…Continued from Treasures Of Memorizing The Qur’an (Part 1) Strength in memory “Eat almonds! It makes your memory stronger.” How many times have you heard of this well-known remedy for strengthening memory? Plenty of times. But has anyone said you “memorize the Quran! It will make your memory stronger?” In all these years of my …