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The Fast before the 15th of Shaban in Preparation for Ramadhan |
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| imporatance and Merits of Shaban
Aaishah said: "I never saw the Messenger of Allaah fast a complete month except for Ramadan, and I have never seen him fast more in a month than he did in Sha`baan." [Bukhaari, Muslim] |
| Published: Tuesday 20 July, 2010 |
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Take Your Wudu Beyond Ritual Washing |
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| Take Your Wudu Beyond Ritual Washing
by Asma bint Shameem
Wudu is such a beautiful thing. It is done so that we can purify ourselves before we stand for prayer in front of Allah.
And all of us make wudu, because we know that without it our prayer will not be valid.
But usually we d... |
| Published: Tuesday 16 March, 2010 |
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Seerah: The Life of tthe Prophet Muhammad (S) - Summary |
Topic: Articles |
| Brief facts about the Life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). Summary Seerah (Sira)
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE SEERAH OF OUR BELOVED
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)? |
| Published: Monday 08 March, 2010 |
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Rabiul-Awwal, The third month in the Islamic calendar |
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| Rabiul-Awwal, The third month in the Islamic calendar
In The Name of Allah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim
Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect. (TM Qur'an 33:56)
O Allaah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the f... |
| Published: Wednesday 24 February, 2010 |
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Ghibah (Gossip and Backbiting) Major Sin |
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| Major Sins # 49
Gossip and Backbiting
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained the meaning of this aayah.
He said: "Do you know what gheebah (gossip or backbiting) is?"
They said, "Allaah and His Messenger know best."
He said: "To say something about your b... |
| Published: Thursday 18 February, 2010 |
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Do Not be Envious, Inflate Prices, Hate, Shun, Undercut. Hadith |
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| "Do not be envious of one another; do not artificially inflate prices against one another; do not hate one another; do not shun one another; and do not undercut one another in business transactions; and be as fellow-brothers and servants of Allah.
A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim. He neither o... |
| Published: Friday 05 February, 2010 |
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Offering Salaam Is An Islamic Duty: Maulana Yusuf Motala |
Topic: Articles |
| Importance of Giving Salaams
Written by Moulana Yusuf Motala
Offering Salaam Is An Islamic Duty
It has been narrated from Hazrat Ali that the Rasullah said,
"Commonly in Islam there are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim:
when he meets him he should give... |
| Published: Monday 01 February, 2010 |
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Islamic Fiction Stories, why we need them & What Scholars Say |
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| Every state requires that children read fiction as a part of their school curriculum. Most of the books Muslim children and teachers have to choose for this required reading are filled with questionable characters, children acting and believing in ways contrary to Islam, emphasizing Christian holida... |
| Published: Wednesday 13 January, 2010 |
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Study: American women are not happy |
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| A recent study, titled The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness, conducted by professors Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers (University of Pennsylvania) for the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) – concludes that though American women are better off economically since 1970s – socially they fee... |
| Published: Tuesday 15 December, 2009 |
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The Islamic (Hijri) Year and Months: Muharram, Safar...... |
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| Muharram Safar Rabi'ul- Awwal Rabi'ul Thani Jumada Ula Jumada-ul-ukhra Rajab Sha'ban Ramadan Shawwal ZulQ'adah ZulHijjah
I asked the Prophet: 'Which prayer is the best after the obligatory prayers?' He said: 'Prayer during the middle of the night.' I asked: 'Which fast is the best after the fast of... |
| Published: Thursday 10 December, 2009 |
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Testing, Affliction and Calamities: Shaykh Dr. Saalih As-Saalih |
Topic: Articles |
| Testing, Affliction and Calamities
by Shaykh Dr. Saalih As-Saalih رحمه الله
Delivered on May 20th, 2006
The Shaykh رحمه الله began by praising Allaah سبحانه &... |
| Published: Monday 07 December, 2009 |
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Why I'm boycotting Israeli produce. Please Join the boycott |
Topic: Articles |
| Join the boycott, hit them where it hurts!
Why I'm boycotting Israeli produce
Fruit and vegetable exports are crucial to the Israeli economy. A consumer boycott of agricultural produce exerts direct economic pressure where it matters
If you're not in the habit of checking the country of origin on... |
| Published: Saturday 29 August, 2009 |
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Staying up Late ... A Disease of Modern Times by Asma Shameem |
Topic: Articles |
| Staying up Late ... A Disease of Modern Times by Asma bint Shameem
They roam the streets when everyone is asleep. Or they may hang out with friends all night at the local 'disco'. And if they are not 'out there', they are indoors, up until the wee hours of the morning, watching movies, listening to... |
| Published: Monday 06 April, 2009 |
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May Allah's Peace & Blessings Be Upon MUHAMMAD |
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| May Allah's Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him
Salman ibn Fahd al-'Awdah
There is no one whose memory is better preserved in writing than the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Volumes have been written about his life. Numerous poems have been written in his praise. Countless gatherings thr... |
| Published: Tuesday 03 March, 2009 |
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Review of Hamas: Unwritten Chapters by Dr Azzam Tamimi |
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| Review of Hamas: Unwritten Chapters by Dr Azzam Tamimi, London: Hurst & Company, 2007, pp. 344+xii.
Mohamad Nasrin Nasir |
| Published: Friday 09 January, 2009 |
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Why doesnt Allaah answer our duaas? Sheikh Al-Munajjid |
Topic: Articles |
| Du’aa’s and ta’awwudhaat [prayers seeking refuge with Allaah] are like a weapon, and a weapon is only as good as the person who is using it; it is not merely the matter of how sharp it is. If the weapon is perfect and free of faults, and the arm of the person using it is strong, and there is nothing... |
| Published: Sunday 04 January, 2009 |
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Acts of worship which are prescribed on Fridays (Jumma'ah) |
Topic: Articles |
| Acts of worship which are prescribed on , Friday is a good day; there are many ahaadeeth which speak of its virtues. See Question no. 9211.
There are many acts of worship which are prescribed for the Muslim to do on this day. These include:
1 – Salaat al-Jumu’ah (Friday prayer)
Allaah sa... |
| Published: Friday 28 November, 2008 |
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Islam in China By Mohammed Khamouch - |
Topic: Articles |
| The ‘Great Mosque of Guangzhou’ is also known as Huaisheng Mosque which means ‘Remember the Sage’ (A Memorial Mosque to the Prophet) and is also popularly called the ‘Guangta Mosque’ which translates as ‘The Beacon Tower Mosque’. Huaisheng Mosque is located on Guantgta Road (Light Pagoda Road) whic... |
| Published: Thursday 10 April, 2008 |
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The best way to achieve humbleness in the heart |
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| Humbleness
The Muslim Creed
Humbleness is the opposite of arrogance, and is an attitude and behavior that Allah and His Messenger (pbuh) have commanded us to have. It is also a great tool used to spread Islam to others.
The best way to achieve humbleness in the heart is contained in the Sunn... |
| Published: Wednesday 02 April, 2008 |
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Ijtehad, Taqleed, Is Everyone Capable of Deriving Law from the Q |
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| The scholars of Usul have laid down certain conditions that must be fulfilled by anyone wishing to claim the right of ijtihad for himf/herself. These conditions include:
(a) mastery of the Arabic language, to minimize the possibility of misinterpreting Revelation on purely linguistic grounds; ... |
| Published: Monday 10 March, 2008 |
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Safar: The second month of the Islamic Hijri calendar. |
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| Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar.
Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) has said that, "I have heard the Prophet (S) saying, the descending of illness and evil superstition befalling in the month of Safar is untrue." (Muslim
The origin of this word has few theories:
The first says that when ... |
| Published: Monday 11 February, 2008 |
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Islamic Practice on the birth of a Child in A Muslim Home |
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| May ALLAH bestow His mercy on him/Her. May he/She reach full ripeness and may you be endowed with his/her obedience and love.
Adhan |
| Published: Monday 01 October, 2007 |
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The Ahl al-Sunnah's Schools (Maturidi & Ash'aris) By Harun Yahya |
Topic: Articles |
| In terms of conviction, there are two schools: The Maturidis, founded by Imam Maturidi and The Ash`aris, founded by Imam Ash`ari
These two schools are essentially one. However, they differ in terms of about forty matters. These differences, however, consist only matters of detail. |
| Published: Thursday 30 August, 2007 |
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Translating the Untranslatable: A Survey of English Translations |
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| Despite the historical fact that the early Muslim community's stand on the translation of the Arabic text of the Quran was ambivalent, as indeed, the general Muslim attitude remains so to this day, the act of translation may be logically viewed as a natural part of the Muslim exegetical effort. Howe... |
| Published: Wednesday 13 June, 2007 |
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Plans and Plans |
Topic: Articles |
| Some things are beyond planning.
And life doesn't always turn out as planned. |
| Published: Friday 08 June, 2007 |
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Muhtar Holland Author and Translator |
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| Muhtar Holland was born in 1935, in the ancient city of Durham in the North East of England. This statement may be considered anachronistic, however, since he did not bear the name Muhtar until 1969, when he was moved-by powerful experiences in the latihan kejiwaan of Subud-to embrace the religion o... |
| Published: Thursday 26 April, 2007 |
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Seerah, Life of the Prophet Muhammad(S) at Makkah a Summary |
Topic: Articles |
| Serah, Sirah, Life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him).
Makkan Period a Brief Summary.The Messenger of Allah, ibn Abdullah, ibn Abdul'l-Muttalub ibn Hashim Abd Manaf Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)
(The Lineage goes back Adnan to Prophet Ismail ibn Ibrahim (Peace and Blessings o... |
| Published: Tuesday 10 April, 2007 |
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Zainab Al-Ghazali:Struggle to establish truth and eradicate fals |
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| In Islamic history ladies have not lagged behind in the struggle to establish truth and eradicate falsehood, to uphold Islamic values and principles, and for that matter establish Islam as a living, thriving, and forward-looking religion. Zaynab Al-Ghazali is one of such dynamic ladies. |
| Published: Wednesday 07 March, 2007 |
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Three Tough Questions and the Slap |
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| There was a young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time.
When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar or any expert who could answer his 3 Questions |
| Published: Monday 08 January, 2007 |
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30 Signs of the Hypocrites By Shaykh Aaid `Abdullah al-Qarni |
Topic: Articles |
| Falsehood and Lying ,Treachery .Showing insolence and licentiousness in argumentation ,Breaking one's promise ,Laziness in worship ,Showing off ,Lack of remembrance of Allah ,Hastiness in prayer ............ |
| Published: Saturday 15 April, 2006 |
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How Islamic inventors changed the world : 1001 Inventions: Musli |
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| From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life. As a new exhibition opens, Paul Vallely nominates 20 of the most influential- and identifies the men of genius behind them |
| Published: Wednesday 29 March, 2006 |
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HAVE WE RETURNED TO THE DAYS OF JAHILIYYAH? |
Topic: Articles |
| Look at the craving for fun, pleasure and entertainment that consumes the lives and energies of the Ummah! Parties, shows, outings, dining out, movies, fares, functions and so forth, night after night, week after week is now the norm for many. The insatiable crave for gadgets and 'toys of entertainm... |
| Published: Tuesday 28 March, 2006 |
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Aishah bint Abi Bakr [radhiallaahu anha] |
Topic: Articles |
| The life of Aishah is proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can be the teacher of scholars and experts. Her life is also proof that a woman can exert influence over men and women and provide them with inspiration and leadership. Her life is also proof that the same woman c... |
| Published: Thursday 02 March, 2006 |
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Why do 1.6 billion Muslims love this man so much?!! |
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| 'The Prophet is Closer to the believers even to their own selves...' (TMQ 33:6)
Prophet is reported in Hadith to have said:'None of you becomes a believer until I am dearer to him than his children, his parents and all mankind.' (as reported by Bukhari and Muslim) |
| Published: Tuesday 14 February, 2006 |
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The first ten days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah |
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| Hazrat Ibn Abbas (R.A.A) relates that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) said :
There are no other days during which the virtuous action is so pleasing to Allah, as the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah* |
| Published: Monday 02 January, 2006 |
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let us use this Month to Develop a greater Taqwa |
Topic: Articles |
| O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqûn
(TMQ 2:183) |
| Published: Tuesday 04 October, 2005 |
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Words of Islam : Some Useful expressions. for Muslims |
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| Published: Monday 04 July, 2005 |
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10 Ways of Protection from Shaytan: By Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah |
Topic: Articles |
| Seeking refuge with Allah from Shaytan. Allah the Most High said,
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah
Summarized from Bida’i` al-Fawa’id (304-308)
“And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.” [41:36] |
| Published: Wednesday 15 June, 2005 |
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Links To Selected Supplications , Prayers and Dua |
Topic: Articles |
| Narrated By An-Nu'man ibn Bashir : The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said: Supplication (du'a') is itself the worship. (He then recited:) "And your Lord said: Call on Me, I will answer you" (xI.60).
(Abu Dawud) |
| Published: Friday 20 May, 2005 |
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Dangers of Excess,Extremism among Muslims By Imam G.N. Kashif |
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| By Imam G.N. Kashif [BIC News Service, Ireland.]
Allah says in the Quran,
"Thus we have made of you an ummah justly balanced, that you might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over you." (HQ 2:143)
The Prophet (saaw) reportedly said,"Beware of excessiveness in religion be... |
| Published: Wednesday 04 May, 2005 |
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Ten days of Dhul Hijjah - make them count By Shaikh Imran Mogra |
Topic: Articles |
| The forthcoming pages have been collected to help us understand the role that the ten dates of Dhul Hijjah have in our lives.
Days, Months and Years
In the life of a Muslim, Allah, in His infinite wisdom, has attached significance to places. The importance of Makkah is found through some ayaah [3... |
| Published: Sunday 09 January, 2005 |
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Do not reveal your sins |
Topic: Articles |
| From among the teachings of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) is to keep sins a secret matter. If someone commits a sinful act which is against the Commandments of Allah, or is against the moral character, or is such an act that may cause harm to one's honor, then he should keep it a secret and ... |
| Published: Friday 31 December, 2004 |
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ABOUT AL-JAMIUS-SAHIH know as as Sahih Bukhari |
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| 1.Motivating factors of compiling Sahih Bukhari
There were many books written on hadith but there were mixtures of Sahih and Daeef ahadith. Imam Bukhari felt that there should be a compilation of only Sahih ahadith. Once while sitting in the gathering of Ishaaq ibn Raahwai he (Ishaq) expressed his ... |
| Published: Sunday 26 December, 2004 |
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O ALLAH! GRANT US SAFETY AND PROTECTION |
Topic: Articles |
| O ALLAH! GRANT US SAFETY AND PROTECTION
- Mufti Zubair Bayat, South Africa
One of the greatest blessings of Allah Ta'ala after Imaan, is safety and protection (Aafiyah) according to the teachings of Rasulullah (sallallahu-alayhi-wasallam). A Muslim should at all times seek the protection of Alla... |
| Published: Monday 06 September, 2004 |
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'British' and 'Muslim'? By: Dilwar Hussain |
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| Is there such a thing as a 'British Muslim'? A conference held recently in Birmingham emphatically stated that you could only be 'British' or 'Muslim'- that you have to choose to be either; one of 'them' or one of 'us'. Despite the fact that this sounds all too much George Bush's logic, this issue i... |
| Published: Friday 30 July, 2004 |
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The Qur'an - A Modern English Version By Majid Fakhri - PB |
Topic: Articles |
| Majid Fakhry's depth of missionary zeal can be guessed from reading his introduction. His favourite TMQ is by Rodwell.
Followings are comments about Rodwell's invocations, as reviewed by Kidwai.
"Dissatisfied with Sale's work, J.M. Rodwell, Rector of St. Ethelberga, London, produced his translatio... |
| Published: Saturday 17 July, 2004 |
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The Last Sermon of the Prophet Khutbatul Wada'. |
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| The last sermon of the Prophet-peace be upon him- is known as Khutbatul Wada'. It is mentioned in almost all books of Hadith. Following Ahadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari refer to the sermon and quote part of it. See Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1623, 1626, 6361) Sahih of Imam |
| Published: Friday 25 June, 2004 |
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ISLAMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE |
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| The Islamic empire in the early 6th. centuries were the inheritors of the scientific tradition of late antiquity. They preserved it, elaborated it, and finally, passed it to Europe (Science p3). At this early date, the Islamic dynasty of the Umayyads envinced an interest in science. It was the |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Kitaabun Islamic Image Gallery |
Topic: Articles |
| Kitaabun Islamic Image Gallery |
| Published: Thursday 27 May, 2004 |
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Kitaabun On-site Users Live Discussion Forum |
Topic: Articles |
| Live discussion forum about Islamic books |
| Published: Thursday 27 May, 2004 |
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Moderate Eating |
Topic: Articles |
| "O Children of Adam ! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: but waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters. {TM QUR'AN 7:31}
MODERATE EATING
On the authority of Al-Miqdaam ibn Maadiy-Karib who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah saying: "No hu... |
| Published: Thursday 13 May, 2004 |
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The Virtue of Kindness |
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| And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah's) Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Al... |
| Published: Friday 16 April, 2004 |
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