Undoubtedly, Islam is the most perfect religion, the most conformable to pure nature and sound reason. This is due to the characteristics, beauties, merits and benefits it comprises of that have never been found in any other religion before. “This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed …
Read More »Man’s Sense of Sinfulness and Purification of Soul
Every human being is a unique creation containing some angelic, devilish and even animal-like characteristics. His angelic qualities are predominant when he sincerely worships God and establishes a close relationship with Him. Such a man is like the angels, who are depicted in the Quran as follows, “who do not …
Read More »The Falsehood of Shirk from the Parables in the Noble Quran
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) and on his Family and Companions. “Verily, Allah is not ashamed to set forth a parable even of a mosquito or so much more …
Read More »Verily actions are by Intention
A very detailed explanation of the hadeeth of intention from the tremendous work of Ibn Rajab. Below are translated excerpts from the beautiful work by Imaam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee (rahmatullah) entitled ‘Jaami Al-Uloom wal Hikm’ in which he has a detailed commentary on 50 ahaadeeth of the Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Marriage is a Protection and a Joy
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Marriage is a Protection and a Joy – by Imam Al-Haramain, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz-as-Sudais Makkah al-Mukarramah; Translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab The Transcript: Part – 1 Praise be to Allah; we praise Him and we seek His help and guidance; we repent to Him …
Read More »Falseness of the hadeeth, “Were it not for you, I would not have created the universe”
Falseness of the hadeeth, “Were it not for you (Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam), I would not have created the universe”. Praise be to Allah. Many false and fabricated ahaadeeth have been narrated that say similar things. For example: “Were it not for you, I would not have created the universe.” This …
Read More »Defending the Religion & Uniting the Ranks upon the Truth
Defending the Religion Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (d.21H)- rahimahullaah – said: “All praise is for Allah who, in every age and intervals between the Prophets, raises up a group from the People of Knowledge, who call the misguided to guidance, patiently bearing ill treatment and harm. With the Book of …
Read More »Interpersonal Skills: How the Prophet dealt with Adversaries
The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) would always be just with the disbelievers and even be ready to sacrifice his life in order to call them to Islam and rectify their affairs. He would bear their evils with patience and try to overlook their harms. Why would he not do so …
Read More »The Jinn of Nasibain
The Jinn of Nasibain (From the Jinn of the Island) “Say (O Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wassallam): “It has been revealed to me that a group (from three to ten in number) of jinns listened (to this Quran). They said: ‘Verily! We have heard a wonderful Recital (this Quran)! ‘It guides …
Read More »Worship Allah, Not People
It is part of our nature as human beings to develop an attachment to those we love. From leaders to role models, to our family and friends; it is hard to imagine a world without those dear to us. The strongest and most powerful form of this love is the …
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