Quran: the Holy Book
The Quran is the holy book which Muslims read, recite and turn to for guidance in all aspects of our life. It is a book...
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Muslim Lunar Calendar
Muslims follow the lunar calendar. While other calendars are useful to keep records etc, the lunar calendar which follows moon cycles and has shorter months...
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5 Pillars of Islam
Shahada (Faith testification) The declaration of faith in one God (Allah) and recognizing prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as His messenger. Salah (Prayer) The ritual prayer required of every...
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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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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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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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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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Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) – Optics & Scientific Experiments
Ibn al-Haytham, also known as Alhazen in the Western world, was a pioneering polymath from the Islamic Golden Age, primarily renowned for his significant contributions...
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Al-Jahiz – Real Father of Evolutionary Biology
Al-Jahiz, an Arab polymath who lived during the Islamic Golden Age, is sometimes referred to as a forerunner in the development of evolutionary thought. Born...
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Hikmah
“Hikmah” in Islamic context means “righteous wisdom.” It is a significant concept in the deen, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in a Muslim’s life. Hikmah...