…Everybody performs the tawaf, moving in one circular motion around one pivotal point, synonymous with the regulation and orderliness of the universe… The deen of Islam is great which is apparent as it comes from the One who is Great; and it is from His attribute of Greatness that He …
Read More »And proclaim to mankind the Hajj..
Allah says: It was said to Ibrahim: “And proclaim to mankind the Hajj. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant mountain highway (to perform Hajj)” [Surah Al Hajj 22:27] This verse above is brought to life by …
Read More »Hajj : Trusting in the Promise of Allah
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is reported to have said that the one who performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity and wrongdoing will come out as the day he or she was born – pure and free from sins. The Hajj season is upon us …
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Ramadan : Time is a blessing
From Ibn ‘Abbas (RA) who said that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu ‘alaihi wa’sallam) said: “There are two blessings which many people lose: health and free time.” [Al Bukhari] So how can one who has no free time preoccupy himself with this world? How can one whose time is filled experience free …
Read More »Allahu Akbar – Allah is Greater
Source: Al-Istiqaamah, Issue No.4 – November 1996 Allah – the Most High – says: “Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts; and He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing.” (Surah Al Baqarah 2:225) “The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons …
Read More »Secrets of the Prophetic Chamber : Interview with Shaykh Muhammad Ali Madani
Secrets of the Prophetic Chamber : Interview with Shaykh Muhammad Ali Madani Contributed by Nuruddinzangi Source : www.ilmgate.org Bismillahir-Rahman ar-Raheem, revealer of the Quran Kareem that says to His noble Messenger: And We have not sent you except as a Mercy to the aalameen: all the worlds. And as-Salaatu was-Salaamu …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : A Mercy to the Worlds
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : A Mercy to the Worlds “We have sent you but as a mercy to the worlds.” [Al-Quran, Surah Al Anbiya 21:107] The year is 570 CE, five years after the death of the Roman Emperor Justinian. An army of men, horses and elephants ruthlessly march towards …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Hajj – The Journey of a Lifetime
Moving images, striking panoramas, majestic mosques and minarets, special aerial images, intimate scenes of rapturous pilgrims – these are just a few rare close up moments of one of the Most important cities in the world, Makkah and Madinah. These pictures are recent (most from 1431 Hijri [2010]) and I believe …
Read More »Picture Perfect : “Oh Compasionate One…”
“Oh Allah, indeed there are sins between me and You; and there are sins between me and Your creation. Oh Allah, what is this for You, so forgive me my sins; and whatever arises from them, bear them for me and enrich me with Your favour, for Your forgiveness spreads …
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