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...
Good Deeds
Good Deeds
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...
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...
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
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....
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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
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...
Good Deeds
Durood Ibrahim (Abraham)
Salat al-Ibrahimiya (Arabic: صلاة الابراهيمية; The Prayer of Ibrahim), commonly known as Durood Ibrahim in South Asia is a prayer upon the Prophet ﷺ that...
Knowledge
Debate Summary: Was the Old Covenant Law Replaced by Jesus?
1. The Covenant Law Was More Than Ten Commandments The Torah contains many laws, not just ten. Deuteronomy 4:13 God declared the covenant and wrote...
Belief
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...
Knowledge
Which Group or Sect?
One of the foundational teachings of Islam is the emphasis on unity and the discouragement of sectarian divisions. This concept is deeply rooted in the...
Knowledge
The Profound Forgiveness “Istighfar” Dhikr Revealed to the Prophet in His Final Days
As the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) neared the end of his life, one particular dhikr (remembrance of Allah) was revealed to him, and he recited it...
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Creation: A Gift of Mercy
Allah, the Merciful, created man (Qur’an 55:1-3) out of His mercy to give him mercy (Qur’an 11:119). إِلَّا مَن رَّحِمَ رَبُّكَ ۚ وَلِذَٰلِكَ خَلَقَهُم Except...