Islam

Al-salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh In Surat’l-Kahf in the famous story of Khidr (‘alayhi’l-salam) and his encounter with Musa – a story that all of you have heard and read numerous times – Khidr meets three people, and each time he meets one of them, he does something very strange.  One …

Allah says in the Quran, “O ye who believe! Fear God as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam. And hold fast, all together, by the rope which God (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude God’s …

– By Dr. Suhaib Hasan | Darussalam Publication and Distribution | Source : The Beautiful Sisterhood Why does Mankind need to Pray? After a long and hectic day at work, how difficult it is for a tired person to stand on the prayer-mat and concentrate on his prayers to Allah Almighty. …

It has become a common practice in many parts of the world for men to stand and urinate. The presence of urinals in almost every male bathroom has not only taught, but also encouraged people to stand up while relieving themselves. What does Islam say about this behavior? First of …

Allah says: “And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace, ye became brethren; and …

For those of you looking to reach the ultimate peak in your personal and professional lives, try beginning each act, deed, or intention with the Bismillah and see the immediate difference it brings. Beginning your action by invoking the name of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is a blessing that has …

Parents – My Biggest Door to Jannah Source : http://muslimmatters.org/ Lecture by Yasir Qadhi | Transcribed by Sameera This lecture is brought to you by the Memphis Islamic Center (MIC). For more information about MIC, please visit www.memphisislamiccenter.org The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.] We just finished Surat’ …

“Have you ever considered the water which you drink?” [Surah Al Waqi’ah 56:68] “No, not really,” was my answer to this very simple question from the Quran, and I think the same would be the case for many of us. Water comes out of a tap, by a process which …

The Caliph and the New Clothes – An Eid Story Posted by Muhammad Wajid Akhter •  Source : MuslimMatters Two little boys came running to their mother with a request. “Jarir and Mughiz have both got new clothes for Eid. Can we have some new clothes as well?” Their mother, …