Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Reflect On Other Creatures’ Worship – by Imam Al-Haramain Sheikh Saud ash Shuraim from the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Rabi’ul Akhir 14 , 1423AH (July 5th, 2002) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May peace and blessings of Allah be …
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It’s easy because Allah made it easy for you
Don’t boast to others that it’s easy for you to do something others find difficulty in. It’s easy because Allah (Subhanahu Ta’ala) made it easy for you. Its a Luxury to be safe in our homes with our children while there are other parts of the world where people have …
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He is Allah.. The First: Nothing is before Him. The Last: Nothing is After Him. The Most High: Nothing is Above Him. The Most Near: Nothing is beyond His Reach. He Begets Not, Nor was He Begotten. The Creator, Provider, and All-Rich. The All-Seer, The All-Knower. He is One and …
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In the past few centuries the Muslim world was much more integrated than we realize. It was one social, cultural, religious and economic domain. Its language, system of education, currency, and laws were the same. When British journalist Robert Fisk said that in the face of disaster Arabs act like mice, …
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Lecture by Ismail Kamdar | Transcribed by Zara T. | Source : MuslimMatters [The following is the video and transcript of Ismail Kamdar’s lecture “A Glimpse at the Life of Aishah Bint Abi Bakr.” The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.] The lecture can be …
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Allah says in the Quran, Surah Al Muddaththir, 74:40-46 :- “(They will be) in Gardens (of Delight): they will question each other, And (ask) of the Sinners (Al-Mujrimun (polytheists, criminals, disbelievers)): “What led you into Hell Fire?” They will say: “We were not of those who prayed; “Nor were we of those who fed …
Read More »Not Rocket Science: Zionism and the United States Congress
By William James Martin | Source: PalestineChronicle The ideology, or political project, of Zionism which underlies the creation of the State of Israel had, in fact, a Christian origin rather than a Jewish one, as writings can be found dating from the 1500’s, written by Christian clergymen in England advocating …
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Islam is not merely a religion that asks to you worship and get closer to God. The religion guides humankind in each and every aspect of life. It is a way of life that is not limited to your relation with God, but also tells you how you should go …
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I was once walking along a narrow but busy street in Cairo when ahead of me was a donkey-cart laden with handmade pottery and clay utensils. It belonged to an old man who had been walking slowly beside it, and trying to sell whatever he could to make an income. …
Read More »What is the Punishment of Rape crime in Islam?
Praise be to Allah. The Arabic word ightisaab refers to taking something wrongfully by force. It is now used exclusively to refer to transgression against the honor of women by force (rape). This is an abhorrent crime that is forbidden in all religions and in the minds of all wise …
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