Surat al Qalam – What lessons are there in the second revelation?
Ibn Abbas mentioned that Surat al Qalam was the second surah to be revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him). Not all of the surah was revealed at once, just as not...
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Du’a for Hajah – The Prayer for Need
Salatul Hajah The Prophet (peace be on him) used to make many comprehensive dua. The dua Hajah teaches us how to ask Him for help. `Abdullah bin Abi Awfa narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace...
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What’s the prophetic way to bring others round to your point of view?
There will always be different opinions We are not photocopies of each other. Not everyone thinks the same way and has the same understanding or opinions on matters, whether they are about religion, politics,...
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The Blessing of Reciting the Quran with a Beautiful Voice
فضل تلاوة القرآن The Prophet (peace be on him) encouraged his companions to recite the Quran in a beautiful voice. Al-Bara’ bin Azib reported him as saying: “Beautify the Quran with your voices.” (Ahmad,...
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How do you perform the witr prayer?
The Witr Guide What is the correct way to pray witr? When should it be prayed? And what should you recite? There are differences in the schools of thought on this matter, based on...
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How do you handle pressure and difficulties?
Hardship deletes sins and elevates ranks عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، وَأَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّهُمَا سَمِعَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ “ مَا يُصِيبُ الْمُؤْمِنَ مِنْ وَصَبٍ وَلاَ نَصَبٍ وَلاَ سَقَمٍ وَلاَ حَزَنٍ حَتَّى...
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Beautiful Recitation of Surat Al Taghabun
This is one of the short surahs which was revealed in Madinah. There is some discussion over certain verses which might have been revealed in Makkah. Loss The word ghaban in Arabic is when...
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What is the Quranic remedy for sadness?
In this current climate, grief seems to be a swamp which we are collectively sinking into. There is so much sadness around us. Many of us have lost close relatives, loved ones, parents, children...
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What is the significance of the darood?
Salawat Ibrahimiya Allahumma salli ala muhammadiw wa ala aali muhammadin kamaa sallaita ala ibrahima wa ala aali ibrahima innaka hamidum majid. allahumma baarik ala muhammadiw wa ala aali muhammadin kamaa baarakta ala ibrahima wa...
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What is the meaning and significance of At-Tahiyyat in the salah?
We recite the at-tahiyyat in our salah in our sitting position after sujjud, after every two rakahs in all our prayers. What is the significance of the words we recite? The Tashahhud التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ...
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The Hour of Acceptance on Jumu’ah
ساعة الإجابة يوم الجمعة Sa’atul Ijabah – The Hour of Response Friday is a special day for the ummah. Allah Almighty put barakah in it for our ummah. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased...
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Is photography permissible in Islam?
Are photos haram? The permissibility of photography is a matter of disagreement among scholars. There are two camps and we can see why this has arisen by looking at the main hadith and how...
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The believer is a mirror to his brother
The mirror of the believer I love this hadith, it is so beautiful and fascinating. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said:...
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Is it possible to be a British Muslim or is that a contradiction?
Allah Almighty said in the Quran: And to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing. (2:115) Islam...
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How do you maintain a Muslim identity in a non-Muslim environment?
Ibn ’Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said: He who imitates any people is considered to be one of them. (Abu Dawud and...
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