Prophet Yusuf (alayhis salaam) The noble one, son of the noble one, son of the noble one. About whom Allaah sent down a long Surah relating his noble life to us, and its stages, from his childhood to his death, and how his circumstances changed, and the difficulties that he …
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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy O people! Fear Allaah (The Most High) and thank Him for the apparent and unapparent blessings He has bestowed upon you. He has not ceased granting you occasions of good and virtue. The month of hajj has elapsed …
Read More »A Composed Dialogue on Tawheed
A man by the name of Abdullah (Abdullah literally means the slave/worshipper of Allah) met a man named Abd-un-Nabi (The slave/worshipper of the Prophet) and felt apprehension of this name, thinking, “How can someone make himself the slave and worshipper of someone other than Allah?!” Abdullah thus addressed Abd-un-Nabi, saying: “Do you worship …
Read More »A Concise Article on Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy A Concise Article on Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura Its Virtue: Abu Qatadah (radhiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) was asked about ‘Ashura and he responded, “It expiates for the previous year.” [Muslim, 1162] Ibn …
Read More »When the fast of Ramadan became an obligation upon the Ummah
All praises belong to Allah the Owner of virtue and grace. He has prescribed the fast to purify the souls from sin. May the peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad the best of those who prayed and fasted; he remained steadfast upon good and uprightness; may the peace …
Read More »Living to Die or Dying to Live
Notes: Excerpts from this article have been taken from the books ‘Funerals’ (Pages 1-9) and ‘Life in al-Barzakh’ (Pages 1-4) by Muhammad al-Jibaly. Death is a harsh and fearful reality faced by everyone who lives. No one has the power to avoid it, nor does anyone around the dying person …
Read More »An Aspect of the Quran’s Miraculous Nature
An Aspect of the Quran’s Miraculous Nature Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips For a scripture to qualify as divinely revealed it must be totally accurate in its descriptions of reality: the past, the present and the future. The Quran has many stories about previous prophets and their peoples. Some of …
Read More »The Truth about Jesus : The Muslim Nation is More Worthy of Jesus Than All Others
All Praise is for Allah alone. He is the Rabb of all that exists. Surely, we send the highest Salah and Salaam upon the Final Prophet, the leader of the pious and upon his family, companions and those who follow their example with Ih’san till the Day of Reckoning. One …
Read More »Out of Egypt: The Story of Pass-over in the Quran
Out of Egypt: The Story of Pass-over in the Quran – By Prof. Shahul Hameed Many Jews may be surprised to learn that Islam as preached by Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the same religion preached by Abraham, as well as of all other prophets mentioned in the …
Read More »Honourable in Allah’s Sight : Prophet Musa (Moses) (AS)
Prophet Musa (Moses) (alaihis salaam) & Prophet Harun (Aaron) (alaihis salaam) The pharaoh who ruled Egypt was a tyrant who oppressed the descendants of Jacob (pbuh), known as the children of Israel (Bani Israel). He used every means to demean and disgrace them. They were kept in bondage and …
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