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8 Life Lessons
Haatim Asam (R.A.) was a famous saint and noble student of Shaqeeq Balkhi (R.A.). Once his Shaikh Shaqeeq (R.A.) inquired from him, ‘Haatim, how long have you been with me?’ ‘Thirty three years’, replied Haatim (R.A.); the Shaikh then inquired,‘How much have you learnt from me in this period?’ Haatim (R.A.) replied, ‘I have learnt...
The Prayer of Greeting the Mosque (Tahiyyat al-masjid)
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is the prayer of greeting the mosque a sunna? What if one enters the mosque and sits down then prays, is the sunna fulfilled? Can it be replaced by anything else, such as a litany? Answer: In the name of Allah, the inspirer of truth, The prayer of greeting...
Good begets Good
Doing good to others gives comfort to the heart The first person who benefits from an act of charity is the benefactor himself, by seeing changes in himself and in his manners, by finding peace, by watching a smile form on the lips of another person. If you find yourself to be in difficulty or...
Towards a More Fulfilling Marriage (Part 1)
Every marriage is unique with regards to the problem faced by both spouses in their interaction with each other.Some marriages suffer due to an acute lack of communication.Some marriages fail due to improper methods being used to solve conflict and misunderstandings. Regardless of the causes of dissent in a a marriage, steps can always be...
Muslim Life:IMPORTANCE OF APPEARANCE
A Distinct Muslim Personality Islam advocates this etiquette and stresses it so as to perfect the Muslim personality and to bring about harmony amongst people. There is no doubt that embodying such manners and virtues enhances personal style and qualities, refines personality and brings us closer to the hearts and minds of others. The forthcoming...
Does Islam Tolerate Other beliefs?
Does Islam tolerate other beliefs? As for such (of the unbelievers) as do not fight against you on account of (your) faith, and neither drive you forth from your homelands, Allah does not forbid you to show them kindness and to behave towards them with full equity: for, verify, Allah loves those who act equitably....
What is Islam?
What is Islam? Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that Allah revealed through all His Prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world’s population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing...