As a student of Islam, or simply as a Muslim, we often feel the zeal to educate people about the Sunnah of our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Unfortunately, such enthusiasm is often accompanied by doubts and accusations.
“Ah it’s not from the Hanafi Madhab! Out forefathers never did this.”
“This sounds something new. This must be … Continue Reading
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Articles surrounding Life.
The Café Opposite the Butcher Shop
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
ربي اشرح لي صدري و يسر لي أمري واحلل عقدة من لساني يفقه قولي
ربي زدني علما وارزقني فهما
Mu’min enters the newly renovated café and scans the faces around him until he finds the familiar face of Louis.
Mu’min: (settling down) There you are! Assalaamu Alaikum. So did you place … Continue Reading
Lessons From the Life of Hajar (AS)
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
ربي اشرح لي صدري و يسر لي أمري واحلل عقدة من لساني يفقه قولي
ربي زدني علما وارزقني فهما
Many Muslim women consider famous actresses or philanthropists of the modern day to be their role models. How many of us turn back to our own Islamic history? How many of us … Continue Reading
Purpose of Hajj
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
ربي اشرح لي صدري و يسر لي أمري واحلل عقدة من لساني يفقه قولي
ربي زدني علما وارزقني فهما
It is compulsory on each adult Muslim once in his lifetime if he is physically and financially able to perform hajj as it is one of the five pillars of Islam. Allah … Continue Reading
Hajj Rituals
- Ihram: Special clothes of the pilgrims. the serum is 2 pieces of unsewn material for men simple clothes for women.
- Umrah: It’s a small Hajj.
- Arafat: Wide open space where prism score on 9th of Zilhaj. They stay there till sunset worshipping Allah.
- Wuqoof: Staying in Arafat is known as Wuqoof.
- Muzdalifa: Pilgrims go to muzdalifah at sunset of 9th
The Struggle with Music
Assalamu Aleykum warahmatu Allah wabarakatuh,
I am a 16 year old boy and I have been addicted to listening to music since I was little and Alhamdulillah I have been guided by Allah and want to leave music completely but I mostly finds myself being taken back to listening to music yet I sincerely want to leave it but I … Continue Reading
The Day of Arafah- It’s Virtues, Significance and Preparation
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
ربي اشرح لي صدري و يسر لي أمري واحلل عقدة من لساني يفقه قولي
ربي زدني علما وارزقني فهما
9th Dhul-Hijjah: The first orange hues of sunlight have barely streakedacross the horizon, but the streets below are already crowded. Over 2 million pilgrims chant the Talbiyahas they make their way … Continue Reading
