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Ka’b bin Malik (radi Allahu anhu) reported: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) licking his three fingers after eating.” [Sahih Muslim, #5296] Thus, the best way of eating is that shown by the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) which was eating with his three …

Celebrating Prophet’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Birthday is Bid’ah Praise be to Allah. There is nothing in the Quran to say that we should celebrate the Mawlid or birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Prophet himself (peace and blessings of …

Beyond Black Victim Status : Slaves Are Superior – by Umm Zakiyyah | Source : MuslimMatters “We were of the most disgraced of people, and Allah granted us honor with this Islam. Now, whenever we seek honor in other than that which Allah honored us with, Allah shall disgrace us …

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to breathe three times in the course of a drink (he used to drink in three gulps).” [Al Muslim, Book #023, Hadith #5029] Commentary from Riyadh as Saliheen: “Water should be drunk in three breaths, …

It’s always a joy when Allah blesses you with a child. Children bring great happiness, but also trials and responsibilities. One of the very first duties you have toward your new child, besides physical care and love, is to give your child a meaningful Muslim name. It’s narrated from Abu …

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, and upon his family, companions, and those who follow his guidance. Allah is the All-Wise, All-Knowing in all that He wills and decrees, and He is the All-Wise, All-Knowing in all that He legislates and commands. …

by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah Allah, the Almighty says,which means, “And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.” (Surah Al Baqarah, 2:216) In this Quranic Verse, there …

Anyone who looks around modern society will quickly notice the many blessings of technology and scientific advancement. As Muslims we recognize that these are blessings from our beloved Creator who provided us with the means to achieve peace and success. We also see, as a result of people straying from …

“We send down (stage by stage) in the Quran that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe: to the unjust it causes nothing but loss after loss.” [Surah Al Isra’ 17:82]

When Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him, felt that he was going to die after his mission was complete and Allah had completed His favours on him, he went on the mimbar (pulpit) and addressed the people: “O people, if there is anyone whose back I have beaten, then here …