Question: My neighbour is an American Christian, and she and her family brought me a gift when it was Christmas. I could not refuse the gift, lest she be offended. Can I accept this gift, as the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) accepted gifts from kaafirs?. […]

According to the Quran, dialogue and reasoning in the best possible way are important methods of communicating, upholding the truth and resisting falsehood. The ultimate aim of doing this is to arrive at the truth. Within the framework of Islamic Da’wah, dialogue is a tool of correction, construction and self-evaluation. […]

Kutub (books) is plural for Kitab (a book). They are called Kutub because they are written (maktoob). Books, here means the Books that Allah sent down to His Messengers as a mercy and guidance for mankind, to lead them to what brings them happiness in this life and in the […]

When I was young, I used to see marriage as a nice game. It was a wonderful white dress, high heels, a golden bracelet, and a ring surrounding my finger. It was love that inhabits the heart, a small kingdom where the prince charming will come on his white horse […]

It is necessary to reform methods of thinking and build a genuine clear vision of its different stages. There is no field of science that cannot be regulated by the comprehensive Quranic perspective, which extends over all its core issues: goals, methods, facts and application. With knowledge being directed towards […]

Giving Food in Surah Al-Insaan (No.76): This is a good gesture of Allah’s Mercy to Mention giving food in a Surah that is entitled “Al-Insaan”. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive…}[Quran 76:8] Ibn […]

Allah has blessed me with many wonderful friendships throughout my life. Most have served as a comforting, healing balm that has pulled me through some of the more difficult times of my life. Others have created so much drama and turmoil that I couldn’t cut them loose fast enough! I […]

Here are 11 pieces of advice to help you in winning others hearts. My pieces of advice are like arrows that aim at shooting hearts as its only target. I mean here, to be the virtuous merits, that captivate others hearts and help in overcoming imperfections. Actually, such merits have […]

It was narrated that ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, said: “Whenever the Messenger of Allaah, peace and blessing be upon him, saw the rain, he used to say, «Allaahumma Sayyiban Naafi‘an (O Allaah! Let it be a strong fruitful rain).»” (Reported by Al-Bukhaari:1032). An-Nasaa’i (1506) reported another wording: […]

Until a year ago, I was living a worthless life that I am not proud of. I could walk around unmindful of other people’s issues and situations. Worse, I committed sins and instead of feeling remorse, I felt regret for not committing a bigger sin so I could fit in […]