Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : Fulfillment of Promises Safwan bin Umayya was a deadly enemy of Islam. When Makkah was conquered, he ran away to Jeddah with the intention of going to Yemen. Umir ibn Wahab came to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and told him about Safwan. The Holy Prophet …
Read More »There Will Come Seven Hard Years
There Will Come Seven Hard Years Source : Eden Books 1998, Shaykh Muhammad Al-‘Abdah – On Contemporary Dawah When an opportunity arises whereby the Call to Allah becomes an active process, wherein Callers may forge links with the people and guide them, why isn’t such an opportunity exercised by those …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Modern Civilization
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Modern Civilization – by Imam Al-Haramain Sheikh Saud ash Shuraim from the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Jumadal Akhirah 14, 1423AH (August 23rd ,2002) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. May peace and blessings be upon the Messenger, his household and …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Beautiful Mosques from around the World
Beautiful Mosques from around the World Photograph Courtesy : Many Users/Photographers at www.Flickr.com Also Read : Picture Perfect : Hajj – The Journey of a Lifetime Picture Perfect : Moments from the Blessed month of Ramadan
Read More »The Importance of Planning & Persistence
The Importance of Planning & Persistence By – Dr. Muhammad b. Lutfi al-Sabbagh Source : www.islamtoday.com The Prophet (peace be upon him) showed us the importance of planning. He was meticulous in his planning, and in that way, he taught those around him how important it is to plan one’s …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Al-Aqsa, the 2nd house of prayer established on Earth
The Masjid Al Aqsa is the second house of prayer established on earth: Abu Dharr reported: I said: “Messenger of Allah, which mosque was set up first on the earth?” He said: “Al-Masjid al-Haram (the sacred mosque, in Makkah)”. I (again) said: “Then which next?” He said: “It was 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 …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Supplications of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
The Holy Quran, Surah Ibrahim, 14:35-41 14.035 Remember Ibrahim said: “O my Lord! make this city one of peace and security: and preserve me and my sons from worshipping idols.” 14.036 “O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among mankind; He then who follows my (ways) is of …
Read More »Picture Perfect : NO COMPULSION
Hajj – The Largest gathering in the world each year! It is the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, which remains the ultimate symbol of the oneness and brotherhood of man.Here, rich and poor from all nations stand and bow in unison before God in what is the largest gathering of …
Read More »Picture Perfect : We Came
“And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways;” [Al Quran, Surah Al Hajj, 22:27] And yes indeed we came. We came from every remote corner of the …
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