Eid Occasion and Prep
The Arabic word عيد (ʿīd) means ‘festival’, ‘celebration’, ‘feast day’, or ‘holiday’. There are two Eid celebrations in Islam. The ‘lesser’ Eid el-Fitr holiday and...
Good Deeds
Good Deeds
Good Deeds (as-salihat)
Question What exactly are good deeds (as-salihat)? I know some but maybe not all of them. Answer Praise be to Allah. Good deeds are those...
Belief
Allah
Allah(ﷺ) is God’s name in Islam and Arabic. Unlike the noun “God” which has its plural form, Allah(ﷺ) does not. Allah(ﷺ) has many beautiful names...
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Salam Greeting
Whenever a Muslim meets another Muslim, we say “Salam alaikum” which means “peace be unto you.” We also make this pronunciation when we enter any...
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5 Daily Prayers
For the 2 rak’ah Fard (obligatory) minimum possible part of prayer in Qur’an, go here. The prophet of Islam upon his holy spiritual journey to...
Good Deeds
Wudhu (ablution)
Wudhu or ablution puts the Muslim in a spiritual holy state. It is a good state to be all day but is compulsory before observing...
Good Deeds
Iqamah (Call to prayer)
Iqamah Iqamah is another call to prayer that is said just before the actual start of Salah. Iqamah is exactly like the Adhan, except that after “Hayya alal Falah” the following is...
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Jihad (Striving)
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which deed is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,...
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Belief
Shahada (Testification)
What is the Shahada? The Shahada (shahadah) is the Arabic term for the declaration of faith. Shahadah is mentioned in the Quran in verse: Allah witnesses that...
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Belief
Reverting (to Islam)
In Islam we believe that everyone was born a Muslim and only became another faith by conversion based on the faith of those who raised...
Knowledge
Quran on Age of Earth Relative to Galaxy
According to current scientific calculation, the galaxy is 13.61 billion years old and Earth is 4.543 billion years old in relation. That gives a Galaxy...
Belief
A Believer has Transacted Himself to Allah
Being a believer is a transaction. A trade. A contract. As a believer you have sold yourself and your wealth to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ in...
Belief
Hadith?
The hadith are a collection of comments and actions attributed to the prophet of Islam, Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Roughly translated, “hadith” means “statement.”...
Belief
Sunnah – the Way
The popular use of the term “sunnah” in Islam refers to the practices, actions, and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that...
Knowledge
Allah Calls Scientists So Meek, they Can Never Make a Fly
Firstly let me introduce the topic by saying, Muslims are scientists and pioneers of science, I the writer am a Medical Doctor and molecular biologist....
Information
Rheology and the Isostatic Role of Mountains as Described in the Qur’an: Coincidence?
For centuries, the Qur’an has described mountains in a unique way — not just as towering natural formations, but as elements that play a critical...
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Additional Names of Allah – Ash-Shafiyy (the Intercessor)
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has numerous beautiful names. We know Allah and indeed better know ourselves by learning His beautiful names. This helps us to understand...
Belief
Belief
from WhyIslam.org Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims follow. People who practice Islam are called Muslims, just like those who practice Christianity...
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A Glorious Routine for the Believer
Based on the things Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has said He loves in the generous Quran, here is a road map for the believer: 1. Tahajjud:...
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360 Joints in Our Body: 1400 Years Ago, Islam Got the Number Right
Over 1400 years ago, the teachings of Islam provided remarkable insights into the human body that continue to astonish us today. Among these is the...
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Ibadah (Worship/Humble Dedication)
The Arabic word “Ibadah” (عبادة) holds a broad and profound meaning within the Islamic tradition, extending far beyond the English translation of “worship.” At its...