With Allah’s permission, Salah (prayers) brings success in this life. That does not, however, mean to say that it removes from the next. Nope, that’s the thinking of the uninspired, the hopeless. Allah’s Mercy is so vast that it encompasses everybody in every sphere of life. Now, how does one achieve …
Read More »The Massacre of Karbala – A Historical Analysis
The Massacre of Karbala – A Historical Analysis by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi — An MIC and AlMaghrib Institute exclusive. Muharram (1st Islamic month); normally a time of rejoice in Islamic tradition in reminiscing the rescue of Musa (alayhis salaam) and his people from the clutches of Fir’awn, but in the …
Read More »The first Sermon of the Prophet (pbuh), given in Makkah when he called his people to Islam
The first Sermon of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam), given in Makkah when he called his people to Islam. The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) started the speech by praising Allah and thanking Him, then said: “Verily, Ar-Raid (one whom his people send to search for water and grass) does not lie …
Read More »Worship Allah, Not People
It is part of our nature as human beings to develop an attachment to those we love. From leaders to role models, to our family and friends; it is hard to imagine a world without those dear to us. The strongest and most powerful form of this love is the …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Two Ways of Earning a Living cannot be the Same
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Two Ways of Earning a Living cannot be the Same – by Imam Al-Haramain, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz-as-Sudais Makkah al-Mukarramah; Translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab The Transcript: Praise be to Allah Who has permitted to us at-Tayyibaat (that which is Halaal i.e., lawful and …
Read More »Israel Trying to Destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel braces for reaction to proposed law that would allow Jews to pray in the grounds of Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque. Occupied East Jerusalem – Until a few weeks ago, most Israeli and Palestinian pundits dismissed the possibility of a Palestinian uprising in the near future. However, a draft Israeli law …
Read More »The Best of the Best
When we are told that ‘this is the best’ or ‘that was the greatest’ or ‘this will bring the most benefit’ etc, have you ever thought who on Earth gave such people/editors the authority to tell us that? In an age when we have a plethora of ‘Top 10’ or …
Read More »And I have to answer for them all…
“Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,” [Surah al-Waqi’ah, 56:45] Engrossed in the pursuit of our desires we keep ourselves back from reflecting upon the state of our souls. Scholars have always taught and lived by the truth that love of this world is the source of all error. `Umar (radi …
Read More »Performing Actions Equal to Hajj in Reward
Source: Muslimmatters.org | By: Shaykh Waleed Basyouni There are so many like myself could not go to Hajj this year, but even when we are physically far away from Makkah, our hearts with the Hujjaj (pilgrims), thinking about what they are doing, praying for them and hoping to be like them soon. …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Death is certain, Age is not
Allah says: “Everyone shall taste death. And only on the day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the fire and admitted to Paradise he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving …
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