What is the matter with the world today? Why all the chaos? Why all the evil? Some people say there is no God; others say God created man then left him alone to do as he pleases; yet others say that they just do not know. What is the reality? The Islamic view of human […]
An atheist professor & his student.
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty. He asks one of his new Muslim students to stand and….. Professor: You are a Muslim, aren’t you, son? Student : Yes, sir.
Reflections on La ilaha lila Allah.
“That is Allah, your Lord! There is no god but He, the creator of all things: Then worship you Him : and He has power to dispose of all affairs.” (Qur’an 6:102) Although all practising Muslims repeat the shahadah many times every day, only few understand its profound meaning, and appreciate its implications. For example, […]
The concept of WORSHIP IN ISLAM.
The concept of worship in Islam is misunderstood by many people including some Muslims. Worship is commonly taken to mean performing ritualist acts such as prayers, fasting, charity, etc. This limited Understanding of worship is only one part of the meaning of worship in Islam. That is why the traditional definition of worship in Islam […]
Misconceptions regarding Al-Mawlid .
Those who think that this Bid’ah should be continued produce specious arguments which are flimsier than a spider’s web. These specious arguments may be dealt with as follows: 1 – Their claim that this is veneration of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam: The response to that is that the way to venerate him is […]
Why do we Muslims not celebrate Valentine’s Day?
This question may be answered in several ways: 1- In Islam, the festivals are clearly defined and well established, and no additions or subtractions may be accepted. They are an essential part of our worship and there is no room for personal opinion. They have been prescribed for us by Allaah and His Messenger . […]
Hajj……A Reminder of Another Journey.
This time the crowds were tremendous…..more, much more than the previous years. One couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by the number of people at Hajj this year. And similarly, I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by the sheer number of lessons that I learnt on this journey – lessons of patience, lessons of compassion, lessons […]
Sûrat An-Naml (The Ants) XXVII.
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Tâ-Sîn. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. These are the Verses of the Qur’ân, and (it is) a Book (that makes things) clear: 2. A guide (to the Right Path) and glad tidings […]
How to be successful in life.
Everybody wants to be success. Find the answer to how to obtain success and prosperity in this world and hereafter… Praise be to Allaah. Peace of mind, contentment, happiness and freedom from worries and anxiety… these are what everyone wants, and these are the ways in which people can have a good life and find […]
The Pleasures of Paradise.
The reality of Paradise is something which people will never be able to understand until they actually enter it, but God has shown us glimpses of it in the Quran. He has described it as a place essentially different to the life of this world, both in the very nature and purpose of life, as […]