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 …
Read More »Friday Khutbah : The Battle of Uhud: Victory – Not Defeat
Friday Khutbah : The Battle of Uhud: Victory – Not Defeat – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qasim from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on Rabee’uth-Thaanee 1, 1422 (June 23, 2001) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon His prophet Muhammad. Fellow …
Read More »The Etiquette of Dealing with Parents and the Elderly
Yasir Qadhi | The Etiquette of Dealing with Parents and the Elderly Source : http://muslimmatters.org/ Lecture by Yasir Qadhi | Transcribed by Sameera [The following is the video and transcript of Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s lecture “The Etiquette of Dealing with Parents and the Elderly” at the United for Change “Our Families: Our Foundation” conference in Montreal. The …
Read More »Have we returned to the days of Jahiliyyah??
Allah says in the Quran, “O ye who believe! Fear God as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam. And hold fast, all together, by the rope which God (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude God’s …
Read More »Why do we Pray?
– By Dr. Suhaib Hasan | Darussalam Publication and Distribution | Source : The Beautiful Sisterhood Why does Mankind need to Pray? After a long and hectic day at work, how difficult it is for a tired person to stand on the prayer-mat and concentrate on his prayers to Allah Almighty. …
Read More »Standing and Urinating in Islam
It has become a common practice in many parts of the world for men to stand and urinate. The presence of urinals in almost every male bathroom has not only taught, but also encouraged people to stand up while relieving themselves. What does Islam say about this behavior? First of …
Read More »Picture Perfect : by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you)
Allah says: “And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace, ye became brethren; and …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Beginning with Bismillah
For those of you looking to reach the ultimate peak in your personal and professional lives, try beginning each act, deed, or intention with the Bismillah and see the immediate difference it brings. Beginning your action by invoking the name of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is a blessing that has …
Read More »Parents – My Biggest Door to Jannah
Parents – My Biggest Door to Jannah Source : http://muslimmatters.org/ Lecture by Yasir Qadhi | Transcribed by Sameera This lecture is brought to you by the Memphis Islamic Center (MIC). For more information about MIC, please visit www.memphisislamiccenter.org [The following is the audio and transcript of Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s lecture “Parents – My …
Read More »“Have you ever considered the water which you drink?”
“Have you ever considered the water which you drink?” [Surah Al Waqi’ah 56:68] “No, not really,” was my answer to this very simple question from the Quran, and I think the same would be the case for many of us. Water comes out of a tap, by a process which …
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