Q. What is the meaning of the word Islam? Praise be to Allaah. If you refer to Arabic language dictionaries you will find out that the meaning of the word Islam is: submission, humbling oneself, and obeying commands and heeding prohibitions without objection, sincerely worshipping Allaah alone, believing what He tells us and having faith […]
Q. Is it permitted for a person to change his sex from a woman to a man or vice versa? Please give evidence from the Qur’aan and Sunnaah. Praise be to Allaah.It is not permissible for a person to change sex from male to female or vice versa. The Muslim has to be content with […]
Why are Music and Dancing not Allowed in Islam? First, I will come to music than I come to dance and as far as music is concerned our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said musical instruments as a general rule they are prohibited except He gives permission for the duff, that’s a one-sided open drum beside that the […]
There is no Sunni and Shia in Quran. You read the Quran and you will not find a single word of Sunni and Shia, Allah says in Quran “Hold to the rope of Allah strongly and be not divided” You have to follow the Quran and authentic Hadith. Shia came later on because of political differences, it […]
Q. I want to start reciting the beautiful names of Allah every day, starting this Ramadan. What is the reward that will result from that? What are the best times to do this act of worship? Praise be to Allah.The Sunnah tells us that the reward for memorising the names of Allah, may He be […]
First Question: How should i know that the Islam is correct religion? Second Question: How will i come to know that Islam is the truth? Third Question: Jesus (pbuh) said that if you want to enter jannah, you should keep all the commandments and follow all the laws mentioned in the Old Testament. How in […]
ISLAM IS THE CURE TO RACISM Racism is the belief that groups of humans possess different behavioral traits corresponding to inherited attributes and can be divided based on the superiority of one race over another. Malcolm X once famously said that “America needs to understand Islam, because this is the one religion that erases from […]
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said in a Hadith that don’t curse the shaitan. Because when you curse him he becomes emboldened, he’s bigger he becomes bigger than your house right, he’s proud instead say Bismillah just say in the name of Allah and he will become smaller than fly so the Prophet (ﷺ) gives us very […]
Surah Ikhlas – the touch stone of theology: Touch Stone of Theology – Surah IkhlasThe Most Concise Definition of God :- “Say: He is Allah, The One and Only. “Allah, the Eternal, Absolute. “He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is none like unto Him.” [Al-Qur’an 112:1-4] The word ‘Assamad’ is difficult to […]
All Praise be to Allaah Firstly:A believer must be aware of the fact that depositing money in the bank in return of riba ie. Interest(usury) is a major sin and very derogatory in the sight of Allah. Allaah says in holy Quran: “O you who believe! Be afraid of Allaah and give up what remains […]
My dear sister you think you have gotten a raw deal because culturally your husband oppresses you, culturally he abuses you, culturally you got cultural baggages! so you think the Muslims are doing you a wrong deed but I have news for you my dear sister. Allah has allowed you to keep your own name, […]
All praise be to AllahMaryam, the daughter of Imran (AS) is one of the best women to walk on this earth. She was a devote worshipper and a righteous woman. She is mentioned in the book of Allah and is also in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). She has been described […]
The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “there shall come a time upon my ummah, upon my nation, upon the people who follow me, upon the people who believe in me”. They call themselves Muslims and believers. My ummah when their prayers are not prayed correctly and when high buildings spread in every place. When people swear […]
Q. What is the ruling on tariqahs (Sufi orders; lit. paths or ways) in Islam? Please note that I asked some of my teachers and one said that it is haraam, whilst another said that it is neither obligatory nor haraam. I hope that you can give a clear answer, may Allah bless you. Praise […]
I am talking to you today brothers and sisters with regards to a destination. The final destination, a home which has brought happiness to the hearts of so many people despite them not yet having entered it. A home which cannot be compared to any other home that we know of today, a home that […]