During the life of the Prophet (PBUH) (570-632 CE) • The Prophet used to recite the Qur’an before angel Jibreel (Gabriel) once every Ramadan, but he recited it twice (in the same order we have today) in the last Ramadan before his death. Jibreel also taught the Prophet the seven […]
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An Introduction to Polygamy in Islam
Islam is criticized for allowing polygamy, for popular culture in the West views polygamy as relatively backward and impoverished. For many Christians, it is a license to promiscuity, and feminists consider it a violation of women’s rights and demeaning to women. A crucial point that needs to be understood is […]
Wisdom behind Prophet Muhammad’s Plural Marriages
Non-Muslims, in general, have many misconceptions on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Islâm. As the product of so many false propaganda written against the Messenger of Islam and the true religion from Allah, many non-Muslims misunderstood the beauty, rationality, practicality, completeness, truthfulness or in short, excellence of Islâm and its teachings. […]
Letter to the Vicegerent of Egypt, called Muqawqas
The Prophet (s.a.a.w.) wrote to Juraij bin Matta, called Muqawqas, vicegerent of Egypt and Alexandria saying: “In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. From Muhammad servant of Allâh and His Messenger to Muqawqas, vicegerent of Egypt. Peace be upon him who follows true guidance. Thereafter, I […]
Letter to the King of Oman
“In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. From Muhammad bin ‘Abdullah to Jaifer and ‘Abd Al-Jalandi. Peace be upon him who follows true guidance; thereafter I invite both of you to the Call of Islam. Embrace Islam. Allâh has sent me as a Prophet to all […]
Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah Year 632 A.C (10 A.H.) in the ‘Uranah valley of Mount Arafat’ in Mecca After praising and thanking Allah the Prophet (saws) said: “O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this […]
Description of the Prophet (pbuh)
In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. It is therefore only natural to wish to study the life of Muhammad (pbuh), his manners and […]
And We have sent you (O Muhammad)
And We have sent you (O Muhammad) not but as a mercy for the worlds. (Quran 21:107) Praise be to Allah who guided us to this and if it was not for Him we wouldn’t have been guided “They said: Glory to thee: of knowledge We have none, save what […]
What is Islam ?
Islam is founded on the realization of the One Supreme God, a realization which necessarily leads to the observance of certain fundamental acts that are elaborated further by the religion. The following fundamentals are basic to Islam and provide a sound overview of the religion: 1. Iman (Faith)The literal meaning […]
The economy, in an Islamic prospective
For the most part, modern civilization has decided to turn its back on Divine Guidance and have attempted to construct their own economic systems, political systems, international laws and so on. When doing so, though, they have to admit that they are attempting something that is beyond their means. The […]