( 1 ) O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts. Lawful for you are the animals of grazing livestock except for that which is recited to you [in this Qur’an] – hunting not being permitted while you are in the state of ihram. Indeed, Allah ordains what He intends. ( 2 ) O you […]
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Where Did God Come From?
This question has to be evaluated on its merits and restated according to Islamic understandings. First and foremost, Muslims do not compare Allah to His creation. Therefore, the question can be answered as such due to the fact that Allah is completely Exalted and far above mortal description; He is not “like” His creation. Allah […]
The Forty Hadith Of Annawawi 17 – 20
On the authority of Abu Ya’la Shaddad bin Aws (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Verily Allah has prescribed ihsan (perfection) in all things. Thus if you kill, kill well; and if you slaughter, slaughter well. Let each one of you sharpen his blade and […]
The Holy Quran – An-Nisaa Sura 102 – 176
( 102 ) And when you are among them and lead them in prayer, let a group of them stand [in prayer] with you and let them carry their arms. And when they have prostrated, let them be [in position] behind you and have the other group come forward which has not [yet] prayed and […]
Speed Of Days And Nights !!!!!!!
Praise be to Allah, and blesssings and peace be upon the Messsenger of Allah. Perhaps the questioner is referring to the hadeeth narrated by al-Bukhaari (1036) from Abu Hurayrah who said: The Prophet (peace and blesssings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The Hour will not begin until knowledge is taken away, earthquakes increase, time […]
The Ruling on Celebrating the Prophet’s Birthday.
Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to celebrate in the Masjid with dhikr and readings from the Seerah (Biography) of Prophet (r) on the night of the 12th of Rabee’-ul-Awwal, especially on the Prophet’s birthday without making it a day of Eid? There is some differing between us as to whether it’s Bid’ah Hasanah (good […]
The Holy Quran – An-Nisaa Sura 52-101
( 52 ) Those are the ones whom Allah has cursed; and he whom Allah curses – never will you find for him a helper. ( 53 ) Or have they a share of dominion? Then [if that were so], they would not give the people [even as much as] the speck on a […]
What to do if you want to accept Islam but fear family reactions?
Those who desire to convert to Islam but have concerns about their immediate environment can embrace Islam privately until a more suitable situation arises that allows them to openly practice and express their beliefs. It is advisable to accept Islam promptly, yet it is not obligatory to disclose this decision to those around you or […]
The Virtues of Allah’s sacred month of Muharram
Praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets and Chief of the Messengers, and upon all his family and companions. Allah’s sacred month of Muharram is a blessed and important month. It is the first month of the Hijri calendar […]