Islam

The holy month of Ramadan is observed by millions of Muslims around the world. Here are a few tips to ensure good health during this time of fasting and contemplation. 1. Preferably break your fasts with dates. 2. Do not over-eat. 3. Do not consume too much fat and carbohydrates at …

For many of us Ramadan has lost its spirituality and has become more of a ritual than a form of worship. We fast from morning to night like a zombie just because everyone around us is fasting. We forget that it’s a time to purify our hearts and our souls …

Watch the Video Recording of Al-Quran Recitation from the Taraweeh Prayers at Masjid Al-Haram, Makkah, Ramadan 1433(H) (2012). Beautiful & Soothing Recitation by: Shaykh Abdur Rahman Al Sudais Shaykh Saud Al Shuraim Shaykh Mahir Al Muaiqly Shaykh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany Disc 1 of 6: From Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah An-Nisa’ …

“There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self”, said Aldous Huxley, the English novelist. This month of Ramadan will see Muslims the world over observe the fasts. Ramadan, essentially, is the month in which believers are required to buckle down …

The Prophet (pbuh) arrival in Madinah was a turning point for the Muslim community. Abdullah b. Salam, a Jewish scholar, was awaiting his arrival along with the rest of the city. It was a huge celebration – children were singing, drums playing, and everyone was excited to finally see the Messenger …

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he …

In the Quran, there are many stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called ‘Isa in Arabic). The Quran recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by God’s permission, and his life as a respected prophet of God. The Quran also repeatedly reminds that Jesus …

The book you are about to read is an English translation of the Scripture that Prophet Muhammad said was revealed to him by God, word for word, in the Arabic language. This Scripture is still in existence and hundreds of thousands of Muslims the world over, including non-Arabic speakers, have …

Anti-Islamist Pastor Terry Jones, who was sentenced to death by an Egyptian court in November 2012 for his ties to a film wrongly protaying Muslims that sparked Islamic riots, is planning a mass Quran burning to mark the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11. A press release from his organization “Stand …

Allah said: “Forbidden to you (for food) are: Al-Maitah (the dead animals – cattle – beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which Allah’s Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering, (that which has been slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allah, or has been …