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The Importance of dialogue 7
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The Importance of dialogue

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. […]

The Call for the Unity of Religions 10
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The Call for the Unity of Religions

Kaffir – “One who rejects”, specifically rejects belief in Allah, in His Oneness, in His Angels, in His Books, in His Messengers, in the Day of Resurrection, in Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainments, good or bad), etc.; a Non-muslim. Plural is kuffaar. Not a derogatory term or slur. Describes a condition or […]

The Pleasures of Paradise in Brief 12
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The Pleasures of Paradise in Brief

God has said in the Quran: {And give good news (O Muhammad) to those who believe and do good deeds, that they will have gardens (Paradise) in which rivers flow….} [Quran 2:25] God has also said: {Race one with another for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise, whose width […]

The approach of the Hour 17
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The approach of the Hour

Q: Is the day of Judgement near as everyone seems to be committing so many sins at the moment? A: Praise be to Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Draws near for mankind their reckoning, while they turn away in heedlessness.” [al-Anbiyaa’ 21:1]. {اقْتَرَبَ لِلنَّاسِ حِسَابُهُمْ وَهُمْ فِي غَفْلَةٍ […]

Ten Sicknesses of The Heart 20
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Ten Sicknesses of The Heart

1. You believe in the existance of Allah Ta’ala, but you do not fulfil his commands. 2. You say you love the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Sallallahu ‘alahi wasallam), but you do not follow his sunnah (ie, his example). 3. You Read The Qur’an but you do not put it into […]

Tawheed in Knowledge and Beliefs 23
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Tawheed in Knowledge and Beliefs

1 – The basic principle concerning the Names and Attributes (al-asmaa was-sifaat) of Allaah is to affirm whatever Allaah affirmed for Himself and whatever His Messenger, peace and blessing be upon him, affirmed for Him; but without resemblance (tamtheel) or questioning how (takyeef); as well as to negate whatever Allaah […]

Prostrating to the Prophet!! 26
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Prostrating to the Prophet!!

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: Praise be to Allaah. Firstly, one of the things that are well known in […]