How important is it to fix your tajweed (recitation of the Quran)?

How important is it to fix your tajweed (recitation of the Quran)?

What is Tajweed? The word Tajweed linguistically means proficiency or doing something well. It comes from the same root letters as the word Jayyid, which means good. In order to recite the Quran correctly, it is not sufficient to be fluent in reading Arabic, but one has to be familiar with each letter of the…

Why is alcohol prohibited in Islam?
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Why is alcohol prohibited in Islam? (part 2)

Alcohol clouds the brain Allah Almighty called alcohol Khamr (intoxicant) in Surat un-Maidah from ‘cover’. Khimar means head cover*. Therefore khamra is something which covers, clouds and befuddles the brain. When someone is intoxicated they cannot think clearly, their mind is fogged. They can’t function properly. Allah Almighty’s prohibition is clear: O you who have believed,…

Why do we send salah and salam on the Prophet (peace be on him)?
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Why do we send salah (supplication) and salam (blessings) on the Prophet (peace be on him)?

It was narrated from Abdullah bin Abi Talha, from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) came one day with a cheerful expression on his face, and we said: ‘We see you looking cheerful’. He said: ‘The Angel Jibril came to me and said: ‘O Muhammad, your Lord says: ‘Will it…

where does it say alcohol is haram
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Where does it say that alcohol is prohibited in the Quran (part 1)

The prohibition of alcohol was introduced gradually. It happened in stages. This is gradualism. As Islam was revealed over 23 years,  the dos and dont’s were not delivered in a single complete package as we have now. Rather, a process of transforming hearts, minds and social practices took place as the verses were revealed bit…

attaining gifted knowldge - the life of abu hurairah

Attaining gifted knowledge – the story of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him)

Abu Hurairah said, ‘O Allah’s Messenger (peace be on you). I hear many narrations from you but I forget them.’ He said, ‘Spread your cloak.’ I spread my cloak and he moved both his hands as if scooping something and emptied them in the cloak and said, ‘Wrap it.’ I wrapped it, and since then…

Can I make a dual intention for the 6 fasts of Shawwal?
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Can I make a dual intention for the 6 fasts of Shawwal?

The Prophet (peace be on him) used to fast the 6 days of Shawwal. They do not have to be fasted consecutively but at any time during the month.  When can you fast after Eid? You can fast from 2nd Shawwal, but it is better to delay the fasting the six days of Shawwal until…

what is the concept of intercession (shafa'ah) in Islam
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What is the concept of intercession (shafa’ah) in Islam

A good starting point for the concept of intercession is an occasion when the Prophet (peace be on him) disappeared, and his companions were extremely worried what had become of him, and whether they had been replaced by some other set of companions. Ubada bin As-Samit narrated that One day the Companions did not find the…