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The Night Journey – Al-Isra’ and Al-Miraj Al-Isra’ and Al-Miraj (the Night Journey and Ascension) refer to the miraculous journey that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) experienced. Unlike what some people claim, that journey involved both the body and soul of the Prophet. The main proof of …

The Story of Ibrahim – (alaihis salaam) Extract from Islamic Newsletter ‘As-Sunnah’ Issue no: 10, Compiled by Sister Shawana A. Aziz The story of Ibrahim (AS) is greatly associated with Hajj because the origin of Hajj is as old as the Kaaba, which was built by Ibrahim (AS) and his …

Rabi’ah al-Aslami narrated: “I used to serve the Messenger of Allah. So, he gave me a piece of land, and gave Abu Bakr a piece of land. Then, the worldly life came and and we argued over a bunch of palm trees, and Abu Bakr said: “It is in my …

Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Allah will give shade, to seven, on the Day when there will be no shade but His. (These seven persons are): 1.  a just ruler, 2.  a youth who has been brought …

“O’ You who believe! If you develop Allah consciousness, He (Allah) will (in return) grant you the furqaan, expiate your sins and forgive you…” Praise be to Allah, Who had granted us the opportunity to complete the month of Ramadan in pursuit of His pleasure and obedience. Fasting moulds and …

The obligation of fasting in the month of Ramadan for the believers, men and women, who are sane and healthy, is a clear message to mankind that unrestricted indulgence in fulfilling the desires of one’s base or animal self has to be curbed for some time, to give an upliftment …

All Praise and Thanks are for Allah Alone – The Forgiver of sin, the Acceptor of repentance, the Severe in punishment, the Bestower (of favors). None has the right to be worshipped but Him, to Him is the final return. This month of mercy is coming to an end. Have …

Allah says in Surah Ali ‘Imran, “Every soul shall have a taste of death: And only on the Day of Judgment shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved far from the Fire and admitted to the Garden will have attained the object (of Life): For …

“The supplication of every one of you will be granted if he does not get impatient.” [Bukhari and Muslim] One of the most beautiful avenues of communication with our Creator is through the avenue of dua. We are all aware of the technicalities of dua but do we ever reflect …

A man once came to Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) carrying with him his belongings and a box. He said, “O Prophet! While I was passing through a jungle, I heard the voice of some bird’s babies. I took them and put them in this box. The moment I did …