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’ …
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Ramadan : Rise to the Call!
“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 …
Read More »Ramadan : Spread Greeting, Feed the Needy, Maintain Ties…
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 …
Read More »Ramadan : The Fragrance of Fasting
“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 …
Read More »Quran: Read about Prophet Jesus before you think to burn it!
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 …
Read More »Quran : Read it before you burn it!!
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 …
Read More »Extremist US pastor Terry Jones announces plans to burn Quran again
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 …
Read More »Foundationless Religious Practices are Forbidden
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 …
Read More »Life Lessons : The Impact of Meeting Shaykh Ibn Baz
Source: Saudilife | By: Waleed Basyouni I traveled to Riyadh to meet Shaykh Ibn Baz [the late Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia] carrying with me a copy of an invitation to a concert in our city Dammam in Saudi Arabia. To tell you the truth I was not sure if my visit …
Read More »New Kindle ebook – The Journey of Faith : Reminiscence of Umrah in Ramadan
Going off topic today, for obvious reasons. Just finished work on my first Kindle ebook – “The Journey of Faith : Reminiscence of Umrah in Ramadan”, and it is published on Kindle today. It is available on Promotional offer (read below) for free for next 5 days. This book is …
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