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It’s about time 7
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It’s about time

Since the beginning of time, someone else has been controlling your time, or rather your timeliness. When we were younger, our parents determined when we got to school and how early or late we were. They helped us to dress and get ready, and we were under their control. Then, […]

The two most authentic books of Hadeeth 9
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The two most authentic books of Hadeeth

aheeh Al-Bukhari Of all the works of Hadeeth, Saheeh Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim are regarded as the most authentic and authoritative books, after Al-Quran. Indeed the very word “Saheeh” means “authentic”. Saheeh Al-Bukhari was compiled by Imam (leader) of Hadeeth, Mohammad Ibn Isma’eel Al-Bukhari, born 194H in Bukhara, central Asia. […]

Serving the religion 11
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Serving the religion

All praise is due to Allah; and prayers and peace of Allah be upon the Messenger of Allah.   A seeker of knowledge said that he was sent in a religious mission; to call people in the remote lands of Africa to the way of Allah Almighty. He tolerated hardships […]

Making Obligations Easy 13
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Making Obligations Easy

The Prophet, peace be upon him, hated to let his Companions nurture a pointless feeling of guilt. He kept telling them that they must never stop conversing with the One, the Most Kind, the Most Merciful who welcomes everyone in His grace and benevolence and who loves the sincerity of […]

Who and how to call to Islam? 15
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Who and how to call to Islam?

Islam is a universal way of life and therefore addresses the entire community. This flows firstly from the fact that Islam is the religion prescribed by Allah, the Almighty, to the whole of humanity. Secondly, Islam, being a complete code of life, providing clear-cut criteria for man’s activity in all […]

Precious Dowries for the Lovely Houris 17
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Precious Dowries for the Lovely Houris

The Houris with wide lovely eyes are the great rewards that Allah, may He be Exalted, prepared for Muslims. Allah, may He be Exalted, says in His Noble Book: [الواقعة: 22-23] {وَحُورٌ عِينٌ. كَأَمْثَالِ اللُّؤْلُؤِ الْمَكْنُونِ}   Interpretation of the Meaning: “And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes […]

Miswaak: The natural toothbrush 19
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Miswaak: The natural toothbrush

The Miswaak was known before Islam, but Islam added a religious perspective to its usage. The Prophetic guidance:The Prophet Muhammad recommended Muslims to clean their teeth using a Miswaak every day; especially upon waking up, when performing ablution, before prayer, when reciting the Quran, before sleeping, when entering the house, and […]