Picture Perfect : The Blessing of Madinah
Allah says in The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hashr, 59:9 – “But those who before them, had homes (in Madinah) and had adopted the Faith,- show their affection to such as came to them for refuge, and entertain no desire in their hearts for things given to the (latter), but …
Read More »Surah Al Kafirun
Surah Al Kafirun, 109:1-6 (Those who reject Faith – the Disbelievers) 1) Say : O ye that reject Faith! 2) I worship not that which ye worship, 3) Nor will ye worship that which I worship. 4) And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship, …
Read More »The Month of Allah : Muharram
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has chosen and given preference to certain days and times that are special and sacred in our religion. As many of you may know, that with the sacred month of Muharram the new Islamic year begins. The Prophet of Allah sal Allahu alayhi …
Read More »Love my mother, love my mother, love my mother, love my father…
Narrated by Abu Huraira: A man came to Allah’s Apostle and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me?” The Prophet said, “your mother.” The man said. “Who is next?” The Prophet said, “your mother.” The man further said, “Who is …
Read More »Picture Perfect : According to Intentions
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Actions are only according to intentions, and a person receives only what he has intended. Therefore, whoever’s emigration is for Allah and His Messenger, his emigration is [truly] for Allah and His Messenger. And whoever’s emigration is for any worldly gain or …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Entering the New Year
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Entering the New Year – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qasim from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on 4 Muharram, 1424 (March 7, 2003) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. Peace and blessings of Allah …
Read More »A True Hajj
The Hajj requires complete submission to Allah and taking special care to overcome all shortcomings and errors in all religious obligations by traveling abroad in the way of Allah and visiting the holy places. In effect, one should return home reborn spiritually. The way one conducts his life after the …
Read More »‘They have taken away all the rewards’
‘They have taken away all the rewards’ by Faraz Omar (Editor Saudi Gazette) Abu Dharr reported: Some of the people from among the Companions of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said to him: “O, Prophet of Allah! The rich among us have taken away all the …
Read More »Picture Perfect : One God
The Holy Quran, Surah Al-Nisa’ 4:171 O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a Messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a Spirit proceeding from …
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