The different forms of lying – – A bint Abdulla “So you see,” said Hamza’s father as he finished reading the storybook, “A Muslim never lies and always tells the truth. That’s what Islaam teaches us.” Just then, the telephone bell rang sharply in the house. As little Hamza ran …

from MuslimWritings Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, “We believe.”, and that they will not be tested? (Quran 29:2) Allah uses every aspect of our lives to test us–even down to the innate biological urges He instilled in us.  We must eat to live, but …

Common Errors in Prayer That MUST Be Avoided:- 1. Reciting Surat al-Fatiha fast without pausing after each verse. The Prophet (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to pause after each verse of this Surah. (Abu Dawood) 2. Sticking the arms to the sides of the body, in Rukoo’ or Sujood, and sticking …

Some Muslims today often display an admirable zeal in applying some parts of Islam that may not even be obligatory while they take on a complacent, self-satisfied attitude with respect to the essentials of the Deen. In one particular area, this results in Muslims stealing. The Prophet sallAllahu alayhe wa …

A young man learns what’s most important in life from the guy next door. It had been some time since Yusuf had seen the old man. University, girls,career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Yusuf moved clear across the country inursuit of his career and dreams. There, …

Once, a person was verbally abusing Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) while the Prophet (peace be upon him) was curiously watching with a smile. After taking much abuse quietly, Abu Bakr responded to a few of his comments. At this, the Prophet exhibited his disapproval, got up …

Over the years, i’v come across many misconceptions of 786, many heated debates on it as well. Personally I found it hard to believe that we can simply summarise an ayat of Quraan with 3 numbers.Anyway, below is an answer to the nagging question “What is the significance of 786?” …

This adds more proof of the so called war against terror is a war against Islam. For starters, the US Military only apologised after they were caught red handed abusing our Holy Book, to add insult to this the cowardly soldier sent his general to apologise. We want to make …

This is a story of Imam Abu Hanifah(R.A.). It was one afternoon. At this latter period of Imam Abu Hanifah(R.A.) life; with age his body had become somewhat heavy, causing him some difficulty in moving around. Also, his house was situated on high ground, with a fair number of steps …

Once a group of Muslims were on their travels propagating Islam in Edinburgh. The Imam who was leading the prayer [in a public place] after completing it, was met by a few girls. One of the girls asked, “Do you know English?” The young man [who was leading the prayer] …