Prophet Luut, may Allah exalt his mention, left Egypt, accompanied by his uncle Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention, and headed to the city of Sodom in Palestine, which was on the western shore of the Dead Sea. This city was filled with evil. Its residents waylaid, robbed and killed travellers. Another common evil among… Read More »
Building the Ark Prophet Nooh (Noah), may Allah exalt his mention, chose a place outside the city, far from the sea. He collected wood and tools and began working day and night to build the ark. The people’s mockery continued: “O Nooh! Does carpentry appeal to you more than prophethood? Why are you building an… Read More »
The disbelievers remain ignorant Prophet Nooh (Noah) firmly continued his efforts in calling his people to the way of Allah Almighty. The rulers were tired of Nooh’s arguments. Allah, the Exalted, related their attitude in the following verses (which mean): “They said: ‘O Nooh! You have disputed [i.e., opposed] us and been frequent in dispute… Read More »
Prophet Nooh (Noah) was one of the prominent Prophets whom Allah Almighty sent to guide people to His Path – that of Monotheism. Ibn ‘Abbas narrated that Prophet Muhammad said: “The period between Adam and Nooh was ten centuries.” [Al-Bukhari] Nooh was therefore born some one thousand years after Adam’s creation, or after he left… Read More »
I was only 8 years old when I was introduced to the formal concept of “Fearing God” while in school. Prior to this realization, my parents and other family members had only taught me of His love and generosity. Learning of this new concept so abruptly confused me; how could love and fear reside in… Read More »
Heartbreak is an inevitable part of the human experience and can be one of the toughest things to deal with. Simply picking yourself up and moving on is much easier said than done when you feel broken. What usually helps my aching heart recover is the word of God: the Qur’an. Here are 5 ayahs… Read More »
“Islam protects women from rape and sexual assault!” Too many Muslims buy into this line of thinking either out of naivete or ignorance; sometimes clueless and sometimes in denial of the painful realities and tragedies of sexual crime even in the Muslim Ummah. “Rape culture” is a term that describes “an environment in which rape… Read More »
Narrated Anas ibn Malik; AbuSa’id: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “O Allah, grant me life as a poor man, cause me to die as a poor man, and resurrect me in the company of the poor.” Aisha asked him why he had said this, and he replied, “Because they will enter Paradise forty… Read More »
Question: After s-x, can we just have some water and wash off ourselves and go for prayers or do we have to have a complete bath? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. Islam is a religion that demands purity and cleanliness in all aspects of life. After s-xual intercourse, one… Read More »
Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “None of you should wish for death because of a calamity befalling him; but if he has to wish for death, he should say: “O Allah! Keep me alive as long as life is better for me, and let me die if death is… Read More »
When you hear the name Prophet Yunus, or Jonah, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is the story of the encounter with the whale. Allah (ta’ala) mentioned this story in multiple verses in the Quran to serve as a lesson for us. And from these lessons, we have extracted five that are… Read More »
Our Lord, I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley near Your sacred House, our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them from the fruits that they might be grateful.” (Quran 14:37) When we hear the story of Prophet Ibraheem… Read More »
“And I have not created man and Jinns except to worship Me.” (Qur’an 54:51) Our foundation as Muslims is built upon the belief in Allah (ta’ala). As this verse points out, the only reason why we are created is to worship Allah (ta’ala). Everything that a Muslim does should be for the pleasure of Allah… Read More »
Narrated Al Bara: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said (on the day of Id-al-Adha), “The first thing we will do on this day of ours, is to offer the (‘Id) prayer and then return to slaughter the sacrifice. Whoever does so, he acted according to our Sunna (tradition), and whoever slaughtered (the sacrifice) before… Read More »
The origin of the Quran we hold in our hands today When Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel, it was revealed in seven Arabic dialects, therefore when different Companions recited there were sometimes slight differences in pronunciation. While Prophet Muhammad was alive, he was able to clarify and resolve any pronunciation… Read More »
How the words of God came to be compiled into a book. “It is We Who have sent down the remembrance (i.e. the Quran) and surely, We will guard it from corruption.” (Quran 15:9) When God revealed His words of guidance for the whole of humankind – the Quran, He guaranteed to preserve it. One… Read More »
Description: How Quran was revealed, memorized and written down. “And thus, We have sent to you O Muhammad a revelation, and a mercy of Our Command. You knew not what the Book is, nor what is Faith? But We have made it (this Quran) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. … Read More »
1) “Islam” means “surrender” or “submission”. “Salam” (which means “peace”) is the root word of “Islam”. In a religious context the word “Islam” means “the surrendering of one’s will (without compulsion) to the true will of God in an effort to achieve peace”. 2) “Muslim” means “anyone or anything that surrenders itself to the true… Read More »
His Nursing The queen summoned a few wet nurses to suckle baby Moosaa (Moses), may Allah exalt his mention, but he would not take any of their breasts. The queen was distressed and sent for more wet nurses. Moosaa’s sister was also worried, as her baby brother had gone without milk for a long time.… Read More »
The final story in Surah Al Kahf is in relation to Dhul-Qarnayn. This story, including the story of the People of the Cave, was revealed in response to the efforts by the Jews of Mecca to discredit Rasulullah SAW. Their scholars had knowledge of certain tales only known to the religious elite amongst them, and they… Read More »