The Day We Lost Our Masjid Do you know the last public place where the Messenger of Allah (SAW) was seen? He was seen in the Masjid. About 3 days before he passed away, Abu Bakr (RA) was leading the prayer and the Masjid was full with an ummah …
Read More »Three types of people attend Friday Prayers
On the authority of Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al Aas (May Allah be pleased with them all) it is related that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said, “Three types of people attend Friday prayer: One is present in a frivolous way and that is all that he …
Read More »War Ethics in Islam : Prisoners of War
In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAW). As Islam stands against waging war, especially against the innocents, it never overlooks the possibility that mankind may resort to war against each other. …
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History does present a few examples when, in the days of peace, a powerful nation treated its weak neighbors in a graceful manner. The real test of character for such a nation, however, lies in its attitude towards a vanquished nation. Islam has left indelible imprints of its magnanimity both …
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 …
Read More »Face to Faith
Face to Faith By Hamza Yusuf – Hamza Yusuf is a Muslim scholar, lecturer and author, and the co-founder of the Zaytuna Institute in California, which is dedicated to reviving the traditions of classical Islamic scholarship. This article originally appeared in the Guardian Unlimited. Hunger can bring out …
Read More »Surah Al Masad
Surah Al Masad The Revelation One day, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) went out to the valley of Al Batha and he went up to the mountain. Then he cried out: “O people, come at once!” It was a normal business day, but because Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who is a very respected …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) & Khadijah (RA) : The Greatest Of All Love Stories
She was one of the noblest women around, coming from a very prominent family. She was also quite beautiful and the holder of a considerable amount of wealth, being a prominent businesswoman. To marry her would have been a great feat for any man, and indeed, quite a few of …
Read More »Hazrat Bilaal (RA) – The Muazzin
Hadhrat Bilaal’s (RA) Two Special Services Who is there who may be unaware of Hadhrat Bilaal’s (RA) intense love for and losing himself into the Apostle’s contemplation. Prior to Islam and during the incipience of Islam, his life passed in slavery, amid extreme woes, afflictions and troubles. After manumission, (release …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Death
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Death – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Bari Ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubayti from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Muharram 19, 1422 (April 13, 2001) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (SAW) …
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