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The Arabs of the Jahiliya lived in the Arabian Peninsula after the destruction of the Ma’arib dam in Saba around 300 A.D. The period between their existence and the advent of Islam is approximately 310 years. Evil and immorality prevailed in their society. When Islam came, it corrected their practices and beautified their culture. [Hanapi, 2013]

Islam gradually transitioned Arabs … Continue Reading

Evil eye, or ayn as it is called in Arabic, is something that all Muslims are aware of. It refers to the harm a person may cause to another with their sight. It can either be intentional or unintentional, but it is real. It was narrated from Abdullah bin Amir bin Rabi’ah, from his father that the Prophet ﷺ said,… Continue Reading

Assalamu Alaikum Children,

All of the Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم battles and expeditions occurred after the hijrah, within a span of ten years. The first and the most renowned battle that the believers engaged in was the Battle of Badr.

For the Muslims, the Battle of Badr was a noteworthy event, in which, against all odds, they defeated the … Continue Reading

In a lot of cultures and traditional practices, the issue of mixing and mingling of sexes is prevalent. It is more so observed at family get-togethers and weddings. Many people are brought up in the joint family system, where children grow up around their cousins. Therefore, it so happens that they naturally get closer and comfortable. But as they age … Continue Reading