The Bombay High Court held on Wednesday (06-Jan-2010) that any religion can be criticized, but not malicious criticism. This judgement is welcome. It is really good to see that authors like R. V. Bhasin, who are religious fanatics in disguise, are not given a go ahead with their writings. When …
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Picture Perfect : Al-Aqsa, the 2nd house of prayer established on Earth
The Masjid Al Aqsa is the second house of prayer established on earth: Abu Dharr reported: I said: “Messenger of Allah, which mosque was set up first on the earth?” He said: “Al-Masjid al-Haram (the sacred mosque, in Makkah)”. I (again) said: “Then which next?” He said: “It was the …
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Picture Perfect : The Blessing of Madinah
Allah says in The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hashr, 59:9 – “But those who before them, had homes (in Madinah) and had adopted the Faith,- show their affection to such as came to them for refuge, and entertain no desire in their hearts for things given to the (latter), but …
Read More »The Month of Allah : Muharram
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has chosen and given preference to certain days and times that are special and sacred in our religion. As many of you may know, that with the sacred month of Muharram the new Islamic year begins. The Prophet of Allah sal Allahu alayhi …
Read More »Picture Perfect : According to Intentions
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Actions are only according to intentions, and a person receives only what he has intended. Therefore, whoever’s emigration is for Allah and His Messenger, his emigration is [truly] for Allah and His Messenger. And whoever’s emigration is for any worldly gain or …
Read More »Picture Perfect : One God
The Holy Quran, Surah Al-Nisa’ 4:171 O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a Messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a Spirit proceeding from …
Read More »A Simple Guide to Halaal Shopping
Here are some tips to follow when shopping for a Halaal product: Make sure that the products you purchase have ingredients on their labels. If a product does not have a label with ingredients, DON’T BUY IT!!! Always check the ingredients. ……READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE. Also, a very elaborate …
Read More »Picture Perfect : It is your Piety that reaches Him
The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hajj, 22:36-37 “The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the symbols from Allah: in them is (much) good for you: then pronounce the name of Allah over them as they line up (for sacrifice): when they are down on their sides (after …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Eminence
Wathila b. al-Asqa’ reported: “I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying : “Verily Allah granted eminence to Kinana from amongst the descendants of Ismail and He granted eminence to the Quraish amongst Kinana and He granted eminence to the Quraish amongst Banu Hashim and He granted …
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