Promises, Promises… – by Sumayyah bint Joan No two words can invoke as much hope and confidence as, “I promise.” As children we are taught that promises are unbreakable pledges which cannot be defaulted on under any circumstances. But, as we grow older, the old adage of, “promises were …
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Abdullah ibn Hudhafah (RA)
History would have by-passed this man as it had bypassed thousands of Arabs before him. He, like them, would have had no claim to attention or fame. The greatness of Islam, however, gave to Abdullah ibn Hudhafah the opportunity to meet two world potentates of his time – Khusraw Parvez …
Read More »Homosexuality – The Islamic Viewpoint
Allah (Subhanahu ta’ala), through His infinite Mercy and Grace, has created the human being as the “most noble and honourable creation”. If he adorns himself with the noble character and teachings of the noble Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam), he surpasses even the angels in honour. On the contrary, if he neglects …
Read More »Reliance on Allah
Reliance on Allah Allah (SWT) says in the Quran: “And the one who relies on God, God will suffice him.” (Al Talaq, 65:3) “And upon God let the believers rely.” (Al ‘Imran, 3:122) “So rely on God, indeed God loves those who rely [on him].” (Al ‘Imran, 3:159) The Messenger …
Read More »Fatimah Bint Muhammad – The Resplendent One
Fatimah Bint Muhammad by ‘Abdul Wahid Hamid Fatimah was the fifth child of Muhammad and Khadijah. She was born at a time when her noble father had begun to spend long periods in the solitude of mountains around Makkah, meditating and reflecting on the great mysteries of creation. This …
Read More »Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA)
Abu Bakr (RA) was born in Makkah two years after the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). His parents belonged to the clan of Banu Taim. Even before entering Islam, Abu Bakr(ra) was well known for his manners, knowledge and wisdom. The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Whenever I invited anyone to …
Read More »Prophet Yusuf (alaihis salaam) : A Dream… its Interpretation
Prophet Yusuf (alaihis salaam) : A Dream… its Interpretation The Quran was sent down to mankind by Allah to serve as a guide, it contains the very truest accounts, bringing glad tidings to man, warning him and instilling fear in him. It is a great mercy and the sole Divine …
Read More »The Man and His Message
The Man and His Message “My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world’s most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels. Of humble …
Read More »IslamicGoogle – Search about Islam
Here’s good news for those seeking to search exclusive information about Islam and Muslims on the Internet. A new search engine called IslamicGoogle has been launched. The search engine is powered by Google. According to the available information, the search engine will use “safe search” technology and will produce results …
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