Salat (namaaz) or prayer is one of the most important pillars of Islam. The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) warned that the first thing man will be questioned about on the Day of Resurrection is prayer. Abu Hurairah said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying:
The creatures prove the existence of the Creator.
The Qur’an challenges those who deny the existence of the Creator under the pretext that it must be admitted by human intellect. This fact can never be rejected by any sound human intellect. Allah Almighty says, Or were they created by nothing, or were they the creators [of themselves]? Or did they create the heavens […]
Sûrat An-Najm (The Star) LIII.
n the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. By the star when it goes down (or vanishes). 2. Your companion (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has neither gone astray nor has erred. 3. Nor does he speak of (his own) desire. 4. It is only a Revelation revealed. 5. He has been taught (this Qur’ân) by […]
The Big Bang.
In the Holy Quran we read: “Haven’t the unbelievers seen that the heavens and the earth were joined together (in one singularity), then we clove both of them asunder.” (21:30) This verse reflects the unity of creation as a dominating factor in the orderly form of the universe throughout its evolutionary history from one stage to […]
The Prophet (saas) was a bearer of glad tidings.
In the verse “O Prophet! We have sent you as a witness, and a bringer of good news and a warner” (Surat al-Ahzab: 45), Allah describes the Prophet (saas) as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner. The Prophet (saas) always warned people against the sufferings to be experienced in Hell, and told them […]
Islamic Education.
Be What You Want Your Child To Be Posted byadministrator on Tuesday, January 31 @ 20:04:45 AST Contributed by administrator These are words that should be addressed to parents and mentors in order to achieve a general benefit: Whoever likes his child to be something, should first be that something. Be a positive role model: Dear parent, […]
The Prophet (saas) was always considerate and courteous.
Some of those who surrounded the Prophet (saas) were less than well-mannered and cultured. It can be seen from a number of verses that they could not understand how thoughtless they were and that their behavior could make others uncomfortable. For instance, verses speak of people entering houses by the back instead of the front, […]
Fasting and Your Biological Rhythms .
Allah (all glory be to Him) tells us in the Holy Quran about Ramadan that, “(He wants you) to complete the prescribed period (of fasting), and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.” (2:185) Many benefits, in addition to the spiritual, result from completing this prescribed period of […]
LAYLAT UL-QADR Peace Until Fajr.
In each of the daily prayer we offer, we solemnly declare to Allâh, “Iyyaka na’budu” (You alone do we worship). While the intelligent and committed believer realizes that his very lifestyle spells worship, he knows, remembering the words of our Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam that “Du’aa’ (supplication) is worship” [Tirmidhi, Abu Dawûd] Allâh, the Most Merciful, […]
What is Ramadhan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year which follows a lunar calendar. Each month begins with a sighting of the moon’s crescent and lasts 29 or 30 days until a sighting of the next month’s crescent. The month of Ramadan commemorates the days when the Angel Gabriel imparted the wisdom of the Koran, […]