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The Prohibition against Going against One’s Own Nature

In His stead, they invoke female deities—(in so doing) they, in fact, invoke none but a haughty, rebellious Satan, who is accursed by Allah (excluded from His mercy). Once he said: “Of Your servants I will surely take a share to be assigned to me (by their following me). I will surely

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TAFSIR An Introduction to Quranic Exegesis

An Introduction to Qur’anic Exegesis is a comprehensive textbook for Tafsir studies. It provides an academic introduction to Tafsir methodology for intermediate level of study. In addition to theological information, the commentaries for the short chapters of the Qur’an wi

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Understanding The Basic Principles Of Islam

This book describes and explains the meaning of essential articles of faith and basic forms of worship in Islam.   Where to Buy

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The Prohibition against Being Like Satan and the Unbelievers

785. Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not eat with the left hand. Satan eats and drinks with the left hand.” (Sahih Muslim, Ashriba, 104). 786. Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The Mes

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Forbidding Men Trying to Look Like Women and Women Trying to Look Like Men in Clothing, Movements, Etc.

783. Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The Messenger of Allah cursed men who made themselves look like women and women who made themselves look like men.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Libas, 61). 784. Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Alla

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The Prohibition against Being Alone with an Unrelated Woman

When you ask something of them (his wives), ask them from behind a screen. (al-Ahzab 3:53) 782. Uqba ibn Amir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of visiting women!” A man of the Ansar said, “What do you

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The Prohibition against Looking at What Is Prohibited

Tell the believing men that they should restrain their gaze (from looking at the women whom it is lawful for them to marry, and from others’ private parts). (an-Nur 24:30) Surely the hearing, the sight, and the heart—each of these is subject to questioning about it (you are answerable

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Forbidding Showing-Off

But they were not enjoined anything other than that they should worship Allah, sincere in faith in Him and practicing the Religion purely for His sake, as people of pure faith; and establish the Prayer in accordance with its conditions; and pay the Prescribed Purifying Alms. And that

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The Prohibition against Cruelty to a Human Being or Animal without Legitimate Reason

Do good to your parents in the best way possible, and to the relatives, orphans, the destitute, the neighbor who is near (in kinship, location, faith), the neighbor who is distant (in kinship and faith), the companion by your side (on the way, in the family, in the workplace, etc.), t

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