Praise due to Allah the Almighty, Blessings and Peace of Allah the Almighty be upon the Prophet Muhammad, His Family and His Companions. There are two words in Islam which have great glory that should attract our attention and dedicate our awareness. This magnificent glory and related value have been […]

The most important objective of every Muslim is to increase his rewards in Paradise. One of the most precious deeds is Dhikr (Supplication) which in return will be a cause to gain trees in Paradise. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah the Almighty be pleased with him) that […]

The Pillars of Islam are the cornerstones on which Islam is built. There are five pillars of Islam. They are mentioned in the Hadeeth of ibn Omar (radiyallaahu anhuma), that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa-sallam) said, what translated means, “Islam is built around five (pillars): 1. The testimony that there […]

Those who come to Islam as a result of search, contemplation and determination, know that they have made the best and most significant decisions of their lives. They did this by embracing the most complete and final religion!  {Today I have completed your religion for you, and I have perfected […]

Clarification of the important rule: it is haraam to take kaafirs as close friends and protectors   We hope that you will be able to explain, with examples, what is meant by the phrase, “Taking kaafirs as close friends and protectors is haraam.”   Praise be to Allaah.   Yes, […]

In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful In face of the attacks on Islam by the disbelievers, some Muslims turn to the defensive with an inner feeling of defeat as they try to show that the Islamic values are no different from the western ones. If […]

Have you ever known a lover who does not give Mahr (i.e. dower) and does not do serving for his beloved? Can love be sound along with disobeying the beloved and keeping away from his way? Have you ever seen a Muslim who does not love the Prophet, peace and […]

First off, make sure you have both ikhlaas and i’tibaa – sincerity in intention and correction of action. Is your intention truly to bring this person closer to the truth? Or is it to prove him wrong? Or to show off your oratory skills? Make sure your intention is solely […]

The ideal Muslim character is distinct and balanced. The Muslim is the embodiment of the teachings of the Quran and the ‘Sunnah’ (sayings, actions and the approvals of the Prophet Muhammad ). He follows the teachings of the Book of Allah (i.e. Quran) and the example of the Prophet Muhammad  in all affairs, […]

Abu Hurairah (may Allah The Almighty be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Peace and Blessings be upon him) said: «إنَّ اللَّهَ لا ينظرُ إلى صورِكُم وأموالِكُم، ولَكِن ينظرُ إلى قلوبِكُم وأعمالِكُم» Interpretation of Meaning: “Allah does not look at your appearances or your financial status, but He […]