When an opportunity arises whereby the Call to Allah becomes an active process, wherein Callers may forge links with the people and guide them, why isn’t such an opportunity exercised by those best capable of succeeding? The story of Allah’s Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him) showed an out-standing far-sightedness […]
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Short Biography of Imam Ahmad Ibn Taymiyyah
One day, his father and his family asked him to join them on a picnic but he suddenly disappeared, so they had to go out without him. When they came back at the end of the day, they blamed him for not going out with them. He said, pointing to […]
How to Convert to Islam and Become a Muslim
The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites. One may convert alone in privacy, or he/she may do so in the presence of others. If […]
How Does One Attain Sincerity
Sincerity cannot coexist in a heart that contains the love of praise and commendation and the yearning to possess that which is owned by the people save in the manner that fire and water or a lizard and fish may coexist. If your soul directs you to seek sincerity then […]
The Purpose Of All Religious Practice
God says, ‘And establish regular prayer for My remembrance.’ [20:14]‘My remembrance’ is said to have an active sense: ‘In order that I [God] might remember you thereby.’ It is also said to refer to
The Rich Meanings of Tawbah and Istighfaar
Scholars interpret tawbah (repentance) to mean all of the following: (i) immediate renunciation of the sin, (ii) firm intention and determination to not return to the sin ever again, (iii) regret over having committed a sin,
The Creation is in Need of Allah
“Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize what is harmful. He must then know whom he should need, trust
No God but God
Allah is the name of the only true God, the one whom the believers worship with full sincerity and devotion, giving their hearts and their
People and the worldly life
Indeed, whoever looks at this worldly life by an eye of wisdom will be sure that its bliss is an affliction, living it is a matter of trouble, existing in it is toil and sadness. In addition, the people of this worldly life are overwhelmed by fear. In life, they […]
For the Sake of Calling to Islam
The Muslim ummah is vital, caring, and fruitful. Its still retains its youthful vitality. With Allah’s help, it is able to compensate for the deficiencies that come over
