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  • The Best Generations Were the best to their Parents

    The early generations of Islam were the forerunners of the Muslim nation since they excelled in all aspects of the religion: in their acts of worship as well as their etiquette and manners with the people around them. They were especially devoted to their parents, as Aa،ishah  may  Allaah  be  pleased  with  her recalled,"Two of the Companions of.. More

  • Etiquettes of Differing in Islam

    Islam has imposed high standards for how the Muslim who follows the methodology of the Prophetic Sunnah (tradition) should deal with his fellow Muslim brother who has differed with him on an issue of 'Ijtihad' (exercise of independent judgment in matters that have no specific mention in the Quran or Sunnah). How outstanding is the statement of the.. More

  • The Da'awah of the Prophets

    Calling to Allah is the way of the Messenger Muhammad sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and his followers, as Allah the Exalted, Says (what means):"Say [O Muhammad]: 'This is my way; I invite to Allah with insight, I and those who follow me. And exalted is Allah; and I am not of those who associate others with him.'"[Quran: 12:108] Calling to.. More

  • The Importance of Tajweed

    The Noble Quran is the literal words of Allah that He revealed as an infallible source of legislation for mankind to live an organised life by. It contains regulations and recommendations about all aspects of life and references to the Hereafter. Being so important, the Quran must be read, written, and recited correctly and clearly, so as not to create.. More

  • Stages of the Revelation of the Quran

    Essential to learning the history of the Quran is the study of the stages of its revelation, which is usually referred to by the term "'Tanzeel' of the Quran", literally, the descent or the 'sending down' of the Quran from the Heavens to the Earth. Some of the aspects to be discussed in relationship to this would be the meaning of the 'Tanzeel'.. More

  • Practical Steps for Memorizing the Quran

    Almost every Muslim wishes to memorise the Quran and many have embarked upon the journey of doing so, yet a number among them do this task rather haphazardly, which leads to difficulty in the process of memorisation as well as increasing their chances of forgetting what they have memorised. In view of the great need of ensuring the successful memorisation.. More

  • Rewards and Benefits of Virtuous Deeds in the Quran and Sunnah

    The Quran speaks about performing virtuous deeds as well as their reward and effect on the community in many verses: • It is a sign of success, Allah The Almighty Says (what means):{“O you who have believed! Bow down, and prostrate yourselves, and worship your Lord and do good, that you may be successful.”}[Quran, 24: 77] • Allah.. More

  • The benefits of hoping for the best

    Hope in Allah the Almighty bears fruit to the following: • It makes one strive more and exert greater effort in performing acts of worship. • It makes one even more inclined to be constantly obedient to Allah The Almighty. • It makes one enjoy drawing closer to Allah The Almighty and makes one experience the thrill of supplicating.. More

  • Etiquette of Internet Surfing & Online Communication Guidelines

    By: Islam Web Whoever takes part in internet chats on the international and Arab level may think that "it is out of control,”but he meanwhile rests assured that this enormous quantity of ill speech on the internet has no real effect on public life except that it provokes self-repression. That is because the speech, no matter how impressive.. More

  • Beware of the Supplication of the Oppressed

    It was authentically reported on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allaah be pleased with them, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, sent Mu’adh, may Allaah be pleased with him, to Yemen and said to him, “Beware of the supplication of the oppressed, for there is no barrier between it and Allah." [Narrated by Al-Bukhari.. More

  • The Rituals of Islam and their Effect on our Hearts and Consciences

    Hajj to the House – educational stops: The journey of Hajj is full of lessons and admonishments by which it touches the heart, whispers to the conscience, addresses sentiments and feelings, and moves the mind. The one doing the Hajj will not receive its great reward unless he realizes, learns and contemplates these lessons and admonishments... More

  • Beyond Rituals: The Ultimate Goals and Intents of Hajj – I

    Allah Almighty Says in the Noble Quran (what means): {And proclaim to the people Hajj [the pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass. That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the Name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. So.. More

  • Beyond Rituals: The Ultimate Goals and Intents of Hajj – II

    Emigrating to Allah One may look at Hajj as a physical-spiritual journey to Allah, because in essence, a pilgrim parts with his loved ones, wealth and work and heads to the Sacred Places hoping for Allah's reward and forgiveness. Hajj is also a way of commitment in which one demonstrates his/her determination to freeing one's self from wrong and bad,.. More

  • Beyond Rituals: The Ultimate Goals and Intents of Hajj – III

    Submitting to Allah: Going all the Way A Muslim is, by definition, one that honors the Religion of Allah and places it before anything else. He or she never allows contradicting human's views to take precedence over Allah's Commands. A Muslim sees the Sharee'ah (Islamic Law) as infallible; accepts and submits to all of its dictations even when it is.. More

  • The Creed and Hajj

    Piety All praise is due to Allah alone. May He exalt the mention of the last Prophet, Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. All the laws of the religion aim at achieving piety through fulfilling the commands of Allah and avoiding His prohibitions. The verses ofHajjin particular are concluded by the command to adhere to piety and fear Allah... More