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Hajj in Pre-Islamic Times Written by Dr. Bilal Philips Hajj and its rites were first ordained by Allah in the time of Prophet Ibrahim. However, with the passage of time both the form and goal of Hajj rites were changed. The process of distortion reached its peak with the introduction …

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 …

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 …

SUBMISSION – Laying All Worries in front of Him…. “But if they turn away, Say: “Allah sufficeth me: there is no god but He: On Him is my trust,- He the Lord of the Throne (of Glory) Supreme!”” [Holy Quran, Surah Al Tawbah 9:129]

Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Innovation in Celebrations – by Imam Al-Haramain Sheikh Saud ash Shuraim from the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Safar 8, 1429 (February 15, 2008) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, the most Endearing, and the most Forgiving. It is He who has created the day …

Sahih Bukhari, Book 41, Number 591 Narrated by Al-Mughira bin Shu’ba that the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) said: “Allah has forbidden for you, 1.  to be undutiful to your mothers, 2.  to bury your daughters alive, 3.  to not to pay the rights of the others (e.g. …

Sadaqah or voluntary charity has been recommended upon Muslims as a means to thank Allah and protect themselves from unexpected problems. It also helps the society by providing help to the needy and putting piety in the heart of the people who give charity. Coming back to the topic, here …

You Can Be That Young Boy! To live or die for anything or nothing is the thinking of the unwise, whereas wise men and women do not live or die save for great and inspiring goals. Thus, when the need arises, you find them willing to sacrifice their own lives …

Read Salah (Namaz) with Consciousness and Humility Humran, the freed slave of ‘Uthman, said: “Uthman b. ‘Affan called for ablution water and this is how he performed the ablution. He washed his hands thrice. He then rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose with water (three times). He then washed …