Miscellaneous Topics

Miscellaneous Topics

Miscellaneous Topics

Mourning The Dead

Mourning over the dead is allowed in Islam, but there is a great difference between what is allowed Islamically and the practice of some Muslims at the present time. Grief at the death of a beloved person is normal, and weeping for the dead is allowed in Islam. What is […]

How to perform Tayammum? 7
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How to perform Tayammum?

How to perform Tayammum? 1. Intention, it is to be made in the mind, not uttered.          2. Basmallah, i.e. to say Bismillah (I begin with the name of Allah).            3. Strike the ground (or substance being used) with the palms of the hands and then blow off any excess dust.   […]

A good deed is recorded for them 10
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A good deed is recorded for them

 Doing good deeds is every human goal, specially Muslims to attain paradise. In Islam there are plenty of doors opened for us to gain that reward,  the smart one is the one who strives and tries not to miss an opportunity which can lead to a good deed. Upon reading Quraan […]

‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Al-Fârûq 15
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‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Al-Fârûq

‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Al-Fârûq (the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood)   In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the Lord of the ‘Aalamîn (mankind, jinn and all that exists). Prayers and peace of Allah be upon […]

The Virtues of Calling to Allah Almighty 19
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The Virtues of Calling to Allah Almighty

Calling to Allah Almighty is among the best kinds of worship and the loftiest good works. Allah Almighty has commanded His slaves to carry out this blessed duty, as He, Glory be to Him, says: {وَلْتَكُن مِّنكُمْ أُمَّةٌ يَدْعُونَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ‌ وَيَأْمُرُ‌ونَ بِالْمَعْرُ‌وفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ‌ ۚ وَأُولَـٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ} […]

Choosing Your Friends 22
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Choosing Your Friends

Humans have always been social creatures and in need of friends and companions. A good part of our lives is spent in interaction with others. For Muslims like us who are living in a society where we are clearly a minority, the issue of choosing the right companions is essential […]