It was Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who made us raise our eyes from the dust beneath to view the glory of the starry heavens above. It was Muhammad who led us from the depths of darkness to the grandeur of the light of Allah. The …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Friendship across Nations
Madinah Munawarrah, the City of Lights. In this city, happiness will be clearly displayed and across the nations friendships will develop instantly. In this city, the Prophet is still with us, no matter the distance of time between his Wafat to the time of our visit. In this city, the …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Hasten To Do Good
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Hasten To Do Good – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah Sheikh ‘Alee al Hudaify from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on Rabee ath Thaani 26, 1429 (May 2, 2008) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah. We praise Allah, and seek His help and guidance. We …
Read More »Ramadan : We are here to receive Peace of Mind
Minutes are passing as though they are hours. All eyes are on the clock’s second hand, which appears to be as slow as the minute hand. Millions of people over the massive land extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, are racing against time which doesn’t know how to pass. …
Read More »Ramadan : Time for Repentance
The Man Who Prayed To Know His Destiny Translated By Sr. Maryam Malik ibn Dinar (may Allah be pleased with him) was a pious and obedient imam. No body imagined that he had once been a harsh and disobedient man. The story of his repentance shows us that no body …
Read More »Reading the Quran in Ramadan
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy “Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during …
Read More »Taqwa in Ramadan
Taqwa in Ramadan – By Muzammil H. Siddiqi “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,-” [Surah Al Baqarah 2:183] “O ye who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and die not except …
Read More »Ramadan : Heal Yourself Through Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a superior moral trait. One of the moral traits recommended in the Quran is forgiveness: “Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; But turn away from the ignorant.” [Surah Al A’raf 7:199] In another verse Allah commands: “… let them forgive and overlook, do you not wish that …
Read More »Picture Perfect : From all Direction
“…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; That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah,…” [Surah Al Hajj 22:27-28] All praise is due to Allah, …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Ramadan and Imaan
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Ramadan and Imaan – by Imam Al-Madinah al-Munawarrah ‘Ali Abd-ur-Rahman al-Hudhaifi from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Al-Jum‘ah, Ramadan 12, 1421 A.H. (December 8, 2000) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, the Mighty, the Generous. I thank Him and seek for His forgiveness. …
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