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 »
Description: What is the Quran? Muslims believe the Quran to be God’s final revelation. They believe it is the literal word of God, revealed over many years, to His final prophet, Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him. The Quran is full of wisdom. It is full of the wonder and… 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 »
Narrated Abu Juhaifa: The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade the use of the price of blood and the price of a dog, the one who takes (eats) usury the one who gives usury, the woman who practices tattooing and the woman who gets herself tattooed. Sahih Al-Bukhari – Book 72 Hadith 829 Narrated Abu… Read More »
The Great Contest On the customary festival day, which attracted citizens from all over the Egyptian empire, Pharaoh (Pharaoh) arranged for a public contest between Moosaa (Moses), may Allah exalt his mention, and the magicians. The people came in droves when they heard of the greatest contest ever between Pharaoh’s many magicians, and a single… Read More »
Back to Egypt Moosaa (Moses), may Allah exalt his mention, left Madyan with his family and travelled through the desert until he reached Mount Sinai. There, he discovered that he had lost his way. He sought Allah’s direction and was shown the right course. At nightfall, they reached Mount Toor. Moosaa, may Allah exalt his… 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 Birth of Moosaa The story of Prophet Moosaa, may Allah exalt his mention, is mentioned in many different passages in the Quran, sometimes in detail, and sometimes in brief. Here, we will mention an account of his life taken from the Quran and Sunnah (prophetic tradition) The Quran states (what means): “Taa, Seen, Meem… 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 »