A Light In Every House
By Imam Kareem Abu Zaid At one time this Message [of calling people to Islam and training people as Muslims] created a generation without any parallel in the history of Islam, even in the entire history of man, the generation of the Companions (ra) of the Prophet (saw). After this, […]
The Qu’ran says: ‘Ahmad’ comes after JesusThe first time I read this Qu’ran verse: “And when Jesus, the son of Mary said: ‘Children of Israel, I am sent to you by Allah to confirm the Torah that is before me, and to give news of a Messenger who will come […]
How Do You Benefit From the Qur’an Author: Ibn al-Qayyim Ibn Al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said in al-Fawaa’id: Allaah the Exalted said: Verily, therein is indeed a reminder for him who has a heart or gives ear while he is heedful. (Qaaf 50:37) When you desire benefit from the Qur’an, then […]
Between Punishment & Trials Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid Praise be to Allaah.Punishments are what happen to people in return for their evil deeds. Trials are tests which are sent to try people, and people may be tested by good things or by bad.Concerning punishments, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): […]
Glimpses from the book “Riyaa: Hidden Shirk” Abu Ammar Yasir al-Qathi Linguistically riyaa comes from the root “ra`aa” which means to see, to behold, to view. The derived word ‘riyaa’ means “eyeservice, hypocrisy, dissimulation; dissemblance.” From a Sharee`ah point of view, “to perform acts which are pleasing to Allah, with […]
It’s no doubt that everybody’s ultimate goal is to have inner peace. It is something that everybody has been searching for throughout the ages, regardless of color, creed, religion, race, nationality, age, sex, wealth, ability or technological advancement. People have taken a variety of different paths in trying to achieve […]
Human Rights and Justice in Islam Islam provides many human rights for the individual. The following are some of these human rights that Islam protects. The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are considered sacred, whether a person is Muslim or not. Islam also protects honor. […]
50 Signs of the Day of Judgment from the Words of Allah and His Messenger Dr. Suhaib Hasan From a lecture at Cambridge University The Signs are listed in roughly chronological order, although the order is not necessarily precise, especially for those in the future.This is a brief summary of […]
Moral Values Or Secular Opinion What Does Islam Say?MORAL values, such as honesty, trustworthiness, justice, and chastity, are originally innate values which Allah planted in the hearts of mankind; then He sent His messengers
“Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets, and Allah has full knowledge of all things.” (Al-Ahzab 33:40)Young people today see a lot of pomp and ceremony when it comes to politicians and leaders.