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Giving Food 1
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Giving Food

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

17 Benefits of Zakaah 3
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17 Benefits of Zakaah

Benefits and wisdom of the individual and social Zakaah are as follows: 1- Perfecting and completing the Islam of a slave because it is one of the pillars of Islam. So, if one does it, his Islam will be complete and perfect. There is absolutely no doubt that this is […]

Fifty Things to Do in Hajj 6
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Fifty Things to Do in Hajj

Many of those going for Hajj may find themselves sitting in a tent thinking to themselves, ‘now what do I do’. Some pick themselves up and go around doing things pleasing to Allah – others may not capture the moment due to inexperience. Here is a jot list of beneficial […]

Prerequisites of the Prayer 8
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Prerequisites of the Prayer

Some prerequisites exist regarding the offering of Prayers. These prerequisites must be fulfilled before the commencement of the Prayer, otherwise the Prayer will not be considered valid. The following are the prerequisites: 1. Knowledge that the time for the Prayer has begun: Each prayer has its own particular time at […]

Islamization of knowledge 10
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Islamization of knowledge

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 […]

The Rescue is in Asking 12
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The Rescue is in Asking

ffering Da’wah is a great responsibility that requires not only knowledge, but wideness and kindness as well. Offering Da’wah to new Muslims is a greater responsibility since it is difficult for recent reverts, who often have little information about Islam, to realize whether or not their guides are truly versed […]

The Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 15
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The Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

This is the third and most revised edition of one of the best textbook on the subject of Usool Al-Fiqh Al-Islami, (The Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence). Usool Al-Fiqh is one of the main realms of Islamic knowledge and is so essential that not only Fiqh—which is the practical aspect of […]

Giving Sincere Advice 17
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Giving Sincere Advice

The giving of sincere advice enjoys a sublime and exalted position in Islam, and how could this not be so? The Prophet considered the giving of sincere advice on a par with the religion as whole. The Prophet said: “Religion is giving sincere advice.” A person would give sincere advice […]