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8 Questions on Qiblah Change 1
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8 Questions on Qiblah Change

The Qiblah change was a special moment in the Muslim history. Below you can find answers for frequently asked questions about the qiblah, the incident of the qiblah change and the Ka`bah. What is the meaning of qiblah? Qiblah means the direction that Muslims face when they perform their prayers […]

The must-know duties 5
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The must-know duties

The must-know duties that every Muslim man and woman should perceive: In the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful The three basics that every Muslim man and Muslim woman should know are: The knowledge of the slave: to his Lord and his religion and his Prophet Muhammad, […]

Description of Paradise in Islam 9
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Description of Paradise in Islam

The Quran and Sunnah are full of references to Paradise and the great reward that is in store for those who believe and do righteousness in this life. The reward for goodness is eternal goodness, and the reward for evil is torment and despair. Rewards for males and females, although […]

Names of Hell 16
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Names of Hell

Q: I am looking for the different name of the Hell-fire. I have found these: Blazing Fire (35:6), Flaming Fire (33:64), Crushing Fire (104:4,5), and Burning Flame (83:16) Are these correct and could you give me a few more? A: Praise be to Allaah. “The Fire of Hell has many […]

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KNOWLEDGE or WEALTH ?

A 15 years old sister compare between knowledge and wealth. KNOWLEDGE guards you while you guard WEALTH. KNOWLEDGE is increased when distributed while WEALTH is decreased when given to others. A LITTERATE person may be poor but cannot be fooled but a WEALTHY person may be uneducated and can easily […]

Are You Prepared for Death? 22
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Are You Prepared for Death?

Many people ask about life after death – this one came from S.W. He asks the question about “Preparing for Death”: “Dear Bridge to Faith: I am trying to make a list of things to do before I die and would like some suggestions? Could you please comment as to […]

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The danger of hypocrisy

Hypocrisy is a serious sickness and a great crime. It means making an outward display of Islam whilst inwardly concealing kufr. Hypocrisy is more dangerous than kufr (disbelief) and the punishment for it is more severe, because it is kufr mixed with Islam and its harmful effects are greater. Hence […]

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Mourning The Dead

Mourning over the dead is allowed in Islam, but there is a great difference between what is allowed Islamically and the practice of some Muslims at the present time. Grief at the death of a beloved person is normal, and weeping for the dead is allowed in Islam. What is […]

Islam Cure Depression 31
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Islam Cure Depression

According to psychological studies, a large percentage of people today are subject to some kind of depression, even small children, so it is important to explore this issue in relation to being better Muslims. The Islamic system aims to create a balance in the Muslim’s life, by putting life matters […]