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Fornication and Adultery: Major Sins in Islam
Chastity is defined as "controlling oneself from forbidden desires due to the love of Allah The Almighty in response to His command, as well as for seeking His reward in return." Islam has always been keen to establish chastity in the Muslim community and has thus legislated many laws that reduce the strong impact of these desires.. More -
The use of the Internet to propagate Islam - II
Another matter regarding the Internet which is associated with the preconditions of the Hour is the saying of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, as in the book of Imam Ibn Hibban, may Allah have mercy upon him: “Lying will spread.” A liar will be punished in his grave by having his face ripped down to his rectum, because of how his.. More -
At-Tawakkul: Reliance on Allah – II
Tawakkul of the bee: First, let us look at the fascinating life of the bee. Allah Says (what means): "And your Lord inspired to the bee: 'Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct. Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]." There emerges.. More -
Hinduism - I
I. Introduction to Hinduism The most popular among the Aryan religions is Hinduism. ‘Hindu’ is actually a Persian word that stands for the inhabitants of the region beyond the Indus Valley. However, in common parlance, Hinduism is a blanket term for an assortment of religious beliefs, most of which are based on the Vedas, the Upanishads.. More -
How to Perform 'Umrah'
What is Umrah? In Arabic, the word ‘Umrah is derived from I‘timar which means a visit. However, ‘Umrah in Islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Ka’bah, performing Tawaf (circumambulation) around it, walking between Safa and Marwah seven times. A performer of ‘Umrah puts off his Ihram by having his hair shaved or.. More -
The fruits of oppression
The following is a personal account: There was once a man who hired a worker; this worker would work, day after day, but not receive any payment. One day, the worker demanded his pay, but the employer refused to give him his money. It seems that the employer was in the habit of oppressing people and not giving them their money, to the point that it.. More -
The Prophet's guidance on treating skin rashes and scabies
In the books of Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim, may Allaah have mercy upon them, it is narrated that Anas, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: "The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, has allowed Abdur-Rahman Ibn 'Awf and Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-'Awwam, may Allaah be pleased with them, to wear silk garments because of a skin rash they had.".. More -
Al-Layth Ibn Sa'd: the Imam of the Egyptians
He was one of the great Imams of jurisprudence. He was a pious, ascetic, truthful scholar who abstained from unlawful acts. He was also sincere, humble, forbearing, and kind-hearted when dealing with people. He had strong faith in Allah and was fearful of Him all the time. He used to frequently recite the Quran. As well as this, he was very generous.. More -
The lineage of the Prophet Muhammad-I
The lineage of Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, has three versions: The first was authenticated by biographers and genealogists and states that Prophet Muhammad's, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, genealogy has been traced to Adnan. The second is subject to controversies and doubt. It traces his lineage beyond Adnan back to.. More -
Artificial Insemination
Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And Allah has made for you from yourselves mates and has made for you from your mates sons and grandchildren and has provided for you from the good things. Then in falsehood do they believe and in the favor of Allah they disbelieve? } [Quran 16:72]. Allah The Exalted also Says (what means): {He gives to whom He.. More -
The use of the Internet to propagate Islam - I
In the beginning of the year 1969 CE, in the state of California, people were able to transfer data between two personal computers which were few metres apart via a telephone line, and this was the first such connection to be established anywhere. Before this incident, such a link was only a concept which was to be implemented in the computer laboratories.. More -
At-Tawakkul: Reliance on Allah – I
Allah the Most High has created us of the best stature and granted us many abilities so that we may look after our needs and those of our relatives and fellow Muslims. He Almighty has invited us to explore the earth and use it for our subsistence. Allah Sayas what means: "It is He who made the earth tame for you – so walk among its slopes.. More -
Dominance of the Quran over previous Scriptures
Allah, the Almighty, revealed the Quran to be His last, all-embracing Scripture containing the final manifestation of the Divine Law. This necessitates that it has to be safeguarded from the mischievous hands of men and from all corruption. This protection has been a reality from the time the Quran was revealed until today and will remain so forever... More -
Concepts Clarified in the Quran -III
The concept that the future belongs to the Muslims: Allah will certainly make this religion prevail and grant the Muslims victory over the disbelievers, even if after a while. Allah Says (which means): “They want to extinguish the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah will perfect his light, although the disbelievers dislike it. It is He.. More -
Avoiding anger
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, that Allah's Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "No one does anything more excellent in the sight of Allah, The Great and The Glorious, than restraining his anger, seeking to please Allah." [Ahmad and At-Tirmithi] Murphy's Law is commonly known as: "Anythi.. More
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School of Faith in Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah
The believing human self needs strong provocations in order to awaken whenever it is enveloped by laziness in...
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The Status of Hajj in Islam
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam; Allah, The Exalted, ordained it in the ninth year after Hijrah (the Prophet's,...
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School of Faith in Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah
The believing human self needs strong provocations in order to awaken whenever it is enveloped by laziness in relation...
