We must remember not to allow our hearts to dive into the world and to pursue its meaningless treasures. The only treasure to seek is the translation of the stories written in our hearts, to unravel the meaning of who we are so that we may understand one beautiful wisdom …
Read More »Q&A : Idol used for Concentration?
Question : The Hindu Pundits and Scholars agree that the Vedas and other Hindu religious scriptures prohibit idol worship, but initially because the mind may not be matured, an idol is required for concentration while worshipping. After the mind reaches higher consciousness, the idol is not required for concentration. Answer By …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Remember Allah at all times
“Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction”. (Holy Quran, Surah Al-Rad 13:28) The one whose heart and mind are occupied with remembering Allah through various sincere acts of devotion and worship is …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Self-refinement
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Self-refinement – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qasim from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on 29 Rabee’uth-Thaanee, 1422. The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah. May His peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, his family and companions. Fellow Muslims! Fear …
Read More »After Ten Years of Atheism : Dr. Jeffrey Lang Discovers Islam
After Ten Years of Atheism : Dr. Jeffrey Lang Discovers Islam – Dr. Jeffrey Lang For those whom Islam has embraced, the greatest witness to God’s unremitting, pursuing, sustaining, and guiding love is the Quran. Like a vast and magnificent ocean, it lures you deeper and deeper into its …
Read More »Picture Perfect : The Majestic House of Allah
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Read More »The Majestic House of Allah : The Kaaba
The Majestic House of Allah : The Kaaba “And now verily We shall make you turn (in prayer) toward a Qiblah which is dear to you. So turn your face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship (the Kaaba of Makkah).” (Al Baqarah 2:144) The Kaaba with respect to the …
Read More »History of Adhan (Call to Prayers)
In Makkah, the number of muslims were small. They could make Jama’ah without any call. When Prophet Muhammad (SAW) arrived in Madinah, the number of Muslims started to increase. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) built Masjid Al-Nabawi to offer Salaah regularly. By the second year of Hijrah, the number of Muslims had …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : THE FAMILY IN ISLAM
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : THE FAMILY IN ISLAM – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Bari Ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubayti from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah The Transcript: The God-fearing Muslim family is the heart of a healthy community. The piety of a family is dependant on the piety of individual members of …
Read More »One Seed to a Forest
There is a saying: “There lies a forest in every seed”. We all have seen that after planting a seed, it grows up to be a plant, which then gives out fruits with many other seeds. Therefore, a forest can be grown from one seed if we kept on planting …
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