Praise be to Allah. Visiting graves to pray to their occupants or seek their help or ask them to intercede – this is a reprehensible action, and indeed it is major shirk. It is not permissible to build mosques or domes etc over graves, because the Messenger (peace and blessings …
Read More »You must treat your Womenfolk well
My grandfather used to mention an old idiom which says, “When one neglects his she-goat, she brings home a male-goat,” which means that when a woman does not get her emotional needs fulfilled, she responds willingly to someone else who charms her. The point of this idiom is not to …
Read More »The Signs of Bliss & Misery
“One with whom was knowledge of the Scripture said: “I will bring it to you within the twinkling of an eye!” then when [Sulaiman (Solomon)] saw it placed before him, he said: “This is by the Grace of my Lord to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! And …
Read More »Why Muslims Don’t Drink Alcohol
It is a well known fact that Muslims do not drink alcohol. It is haraam, forbidden. They do not eat foods with ethanol, they do not wear perfumes containing alcoholic ingredients and they stay away from all forms of intoxicating substances. This abstinence is a command from God, the law …
Read More »Slaughtering of Animals – The Halal way (Video)
Praise be to Allah. Sacrifice is an act of worship, and worship can only be done for Allah alone; the one who does it for anyone other than Allah is a mushrik (polytheist). Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Say (O Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wassallam): “Verily, my Salat (prayer), my …
Read More »Come to prayer, Come to success
With Allah’s permission, Salah (prayers) brings success in this life. That does not, however, mean to say that it removes from the next. Nope, that’s the thinking of the uninspired, the hopeless. Allah’s Mercy is so vast that it encompasses everybody in every sphere of life. Now, how does one achieve …
Read More »The Massacre of Karbala – A Historical Analysis
The Massacre of Karbala – A Historical Analysis by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi — An MIC and AlMaghrib Institute exclusive. Muharram (1st Islamic month); normally a time of rejoice in Islamic tradition in reminiscing the rescue of Musa (alayhis salaam) and his people from the clutches of Fir’awn, but in the …
Read More »The first Sermon of the Prophet (pbuh), given in Makkah when he called his people to Islam
The first Sermon of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam), given in Makkah when he called his people to Islam. The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) started the speech by praising Allah and thanking Him, then said: “Verily, Ar-Raid (one whom his people send to search for water and grass) does not lie …
Read More »How to Cope with Trials & Misfortunes
Life is never without its ups and downs, its triumphs and tears, its joys and sorrows. In the Quran we read the following: “We will surely test you with fear and hunger, and loss of property and lives and trade. But give glad-tidings to the patient who, when struck by some misfortune, …
Read More »Worship Allah, Not People
It is part of our nature as human beings to develop an attachment to those we love. From leaders to role models, to our family and friends; it is hard to imagine a world without those dear to us. The strongest and most powerful form of this love is the …
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