[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngmG72hgInM] What does Allah (SWT) commands us? “Allah has ordained for you, that you worship none but Him, and to be kind to our parents And if any one or both of them reach old age do not say a word of contempt or repel them but address them …
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In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAW). As Islam stands against waging war, especially against the innocents, it never overlooks the possibility that mankind may resort to war against each other. …
Read More »To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return
“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.” (Surah Al Baqarah 2:156) Al-Fudhayl ibn Iyyadh (May Allah have mercy on him) said to a man, “How many (years) have come upon you?” He replied, “Sixty years.” He said, “Therefore, for sixty years you have been going to …
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History does present a few examples when, in the days of peace, a powerful nation treated its weak neighbors in a graceful manner. The real test of character for such a nation, however, lies in its attitude towards a vanquished nation. Islam has left indelible imprints of its magnanimity both …
Read More »Honourable in Allah’s Sight : Prophet Musa (Moses) (AS)
Prophet Musa (Moses) (alaihis salaam) & Prophet Harun (Aaron) (alaihis salaam) The pharaoh who ruled Egypt was a tyrant who oppressed the descendants of Jacob (pbuh), known as the children of Israel (Bani Israel). He used every means to demean and disgrace them. They were kept in bondage and …
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Face to Faith By Hamza Yusuf – Hamza Yusuf is a Muslim scholar, lecturer and author, and the co-founder of the Zaytuna Institute in California, which is dedicated to reviving the traditions of classical Islamic scholarship. This article originally appeared in the Guardian Unlimited. Hunger can bring out …
Read More »“When Honesty Is Lost, Then Wait For The Hour.”
Iraq, An American Killing Field As of today, more than 50,000 children are killed and the numbers are growing as you read this articles today. And by sanctions of US, more babies are born deformed. “A new study has generated heavy news coverage with its finding that over 650,000 Iraqis …
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Surah Al Masad The Revelation One day, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) went out to the valley of Al Batha and he went up to the mountain. Then he cried out: “O people, come at once!” It was a normal business day, but because Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who is a very respected …
Read More »If You Embrace ISLAM, There Is No Reason For You To Be Sad
If You Embrace ISLAM, There Is No Reason For You To Be Sad Source : King-slave of ALLAH! Miserable are those souls that are ignorant of Islam or that know Islam but have not been guided to it. Today, Muslims need a slogan or advertisement to be broadcast worldwide, …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) & Khadijah (RA) : The Greatest Of All Love Stories
She was one of the noblest women around, coming from a very prominent family. She was also quite beautiful and the holder of a considerable amount of wealth, being a prominent businesswoman. To marry her would have been a great feat for any man, and indeed, quite a few of …
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