Today is a day of celebration: and as Muslims we should feel great joy today. But what is the reason for our revelry, the reason for our celebration, the reason for our joy? Today is Eid Al-Adha – the celebration of the sacrifice. And this is the season of Hajj – when the Muslims have
Continue Reading →Social relations with people of other faiths It is an unfounded accusation that Islam is against establishing relations with non-Muslims. Islamic teachings clearly contradict this false assumption. Islam promotes and supports a pluralistic society where people of different faiths and
Continue Reading →My dear brothers, Have taqwa in Allah by fulfilling His commands and abstaining from His prohibitions. May our hearts be softened because of the mercy that exists in us, just as how Allah has given His mercy to our beloved messenger, Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. One of the more diff
Continue Reading →People of Action and Scholarly Ones Question: What are the lessons today’s believers should draw from the following Divine message: “Believers should not go forth to war all together. But why should not a party from every community of them mobilize to acquire profound, correct knowled
Continue Reading →(Al-An’am, 6/21) Avoid Lying Adherence to ethics, code of morality and good conduct constitutes to be an important, integral and major part of Islamic teachings. Prophet (SAW) said that he was sent to give perfection to the attributes of ethics, morality and good human
Continue Reading →An Ideal Muslim Man uses examples to elaborate his view points and draws on history for lesson to learn from. At times only a few simple words carry a great weight and other times engaging expression couched in beautiful language leaves a lasting impression. Keeping in view the nature
Continue Reading →Faith is that condition of belief from which springs forth a multifaceted act of multiplying virtues. This condition brings into bloom a life full of obedience which in turn generates such deeds that even removing a minor obstacle from someone’s path guarantees reward from Allah (SWT)
Continue Reading →According to Tameem Dari (RA) Prophet (SAW) said that “sincere advice and wishing well” is the essence of Deen, and he (SAW) repeated it three times. Companions (RA ejmaeen) submitted: Ya Rasool Allah: “which to advice and whom to wish well?” Prophet (SAW) replied: “Allah (SWT), His B
Continue Reading →(Al-Hadeed, 57/10) Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) – Personality and Status (Part-1) Ameer-ul-Momineen Abu Bakr Siddique, (RA) the lover and beloved at the same time of Prophet (SAW), was the most distinguished among Prophet (SAW)’s companions and was his first Khalifah. He was the first amo
Continue Reading →Although every Prophet was intelligent and endowed with a comprehensive understanding and a pure soul, these play no role in God’s choice of a Prophet. Most Prophets, including Muhammad, were unlettered and therefore were taught by God. Prophet Muhammad, despite his illiteracy,
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