What is Islam ?

Here you will learn about Islam, Islamic Pillars and more.

Kindness and Generosity 1
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Kindness and Generosity

Kindness and Generosity; Generosity is a characteristic of the Muslim, and kindness is his disposition. The Muslim should not be miserly and stingy, for these are two reprehensible traits whose presence spoils the soul and darkens the heart. The Muslim’s faith and righteous deeds purify and radiate his heart, so […]

"Key" to Paradise 5
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“Key” to Paradise

The complete statement of the creed of the Muslim is: “Ash-shadu anna Laa elaha illa lah. Ash-shadu anna Muhammadar Rasoolulah.” (I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger). Every Muslim has been taught that the […]

Being an Example 9
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Being an Example

  Allaah says in the Qur’aan, “Indeed in the Messenger of Allaah you have an excellent example to follow for him who hopes in (the meeting with) Allaah and the Last Day and remembers Allaah much” [al-Ahzab, 21]. {لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ […]

Exploiting time with good deeds 12
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Exploiting time with good deeds

Praise be to Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Master of Messengers, his household, and companions This small message is an explanation of Hadith number forty from the body of forty Nawawi Hadiths gathered by Imam Al-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy on him, where Al-Hafiz ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali […]

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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 and […]

True Signs of the Hour 20
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True Signs of the Hour

In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, and peace and prayers be upon his final Prophet and messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, and mercy be upon all of his family and companions. And then….. One of the miracles of the Prophet Mohammad, and proofs for his actuality of his […]

How to become Muslim? 24
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How to become Muslim?

The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites. One may convert alone in privacy, or he/she may do so in the presence of others. If […]

A Return to Tawheed 27
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A Return to Tawheed

The kalimah (word) of tawheed, ‘La ilaha ill-Allah” came to correct belief – not only that of the ancient polytheists, but of all men up until the Day of Judgment. It testifies that there is no divinity except Allah none other than Him and none along with Him. None is […]

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Accepting Allahs Decree

“So also if the father, who is compassionate towards his son, knowing what is good for him, sees that some bad blood has to be removed from his son for his own good, by incurring severe pain by cutting his skin and cutting his veins. If he knows that his […]

A message to my eye 33
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A message to my eye

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Man is conceited with his strength although it is Allah Who bestowed it upon him. Allah granted to this creature senses enabling him to go in the world of reality. Among the greatest of these sense organs is the […]