What is Islam ?

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Analysis of Piety 1
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Analysis of Piety

From the morals and manners of the Salaf was that they would strictly analyze their piety (taqwa) never claiming to be a possessor of such. Allaah the Most High has said, {So do not claim yourselves to be pure; He is most knowing of who fears Him.} [An-Najm 53:32] { […]

Hope, the lifeline 3
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Hope, the lifeline

Ibn al-Jawzi said: “Whenever your thirst for desires intensifies, just stretch your fingertips to He Who has all the irrigation. Say: should patience be overwhelmed in these dry years, I’d plead to You to hasten my rescue with water.”Your lust & desires are so tense that they are about to […]

Late night Prayer 6
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Late night Prayer

“The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is that during the depths of the night.” [Muslim] «أفضل الصلاة، بعد الصلاة المكتوبة، الصلاة في جوف الليل» رواه مسلم There are many aspects that make the late-night prayer special. First and foremost, it is a prayer. The best action or matter is […]

I put my trust in Allah 8
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I put my trust in Allah

Whoever walked in this world and his foot touched the earth needs help, support and needs for someone to put his trust in him and direct his heart toward him. Therefore; putting trust in Allah, for gaining the benefits, having protection from the harm, gaining provisions, having victory over the […]

Knowledge: The Key to Success 12
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Knowledge: The Key to Success

The adage that ignorance is bliss could not be farther from the truth when seriously put into practical application. Throughout the annals of time, what great accomplishments has ignorance made? What great empires and what marvels of science and technology now bear witness to ignorance’s strength and power? That’s right, […]

The Inner Dimensions of Hajj 15
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The Inner Dimensions of Hajj

The people of the world are usually aware of two kinds of journey. One journey is that which is made to earn the livelihood. The second one is that which is undertaken for the pleasureand sight-seeing. In both [of] these journeys, a man is impelled to go abroad by his […]

A Woman's Guide to Hajj 19
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A Woman’s Guide to Hajj

All praise is due to Allaah. We praise Him, seek His help, and ask His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allaah from the evil of our souls, and the adverse consequences of our deeds. Whoever Allaah guides, there is none that can misguide him. And whoever He misguides, then none […]

Common mistak in Hajj 28
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Common mistak in Hajj

In Aqeedah (the Muslim’s Belief) •    Many Pilgrims when they travel to Madinah they pray to the graves. They make Dua’ to Rasul Allah (Sal Allahu alayhi wa Sallam). This could not only ruin their Hajj, it could nullify their Islam. •    Do not rub graves for Barakah. •    Do […]

Hold That Tongue! 32
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Hold That Tongue!

Out of the several ways people harm each other, the harms of the tongue are the most widespread. Harming others by one’s tongue is a heinous act that can only be committed by evil people or those who have given in to the evil whispers of Satan. Some of the […]

The Signs of the Hour 35
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The Signs of the Hour

The Noble Quran and Prophetic narrations contain many references to the Hour (Day of Judgement) and both the major and minor signs which foretell its coming. Herein is a brief summary of the signs of the Day of Judgement. There are many books, articles, cassettes, etc., which discuss these in […]