Islam

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 following is the audio and transcript of Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s lecture “Parents – My …

“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, …

Allah the Exalted said: “Say: Verily my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the worlds. He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims.” (Surah Al An’am 6:162,163) Allah the Exalted also …

A’ishah (ra) narrated that the Prophet (saw) said: “There is no day in which Allah sets free more souls from the fire of hell than on the day of Arafat. And on that day Allah draws near to the earth and by way of exhibiting His Pride remarks to the …

People from different nationalities all in one place… performing the same things that God asked us to do… all together.. in unity. They travel in the same direction, come across similar experiences and feel the same way. This journey binds them in unity and brotherhood which are the cornerstones of …