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Conditions of Laa ilaaha il-Allah

Conditions of Laa ilaaha il-Allah

Every Muslim knows that the key to Paradise is the statement, "There is none worthy of worship except Allah." Yet too many Muslims simply rely upon this statement and believe that as long as they have made this statement, nothing will harm them. They think will be granted Paradise because of this mere verbal statement of the Shahaadah.

As many scholars state, though, this statement or testimony is the key to Paradise. The famous Taabi'i Wahb ibn Munabbih was ...

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Conditions of Laa ilaaha il-Allah

Every Muslim knows that the key to Paradise is the statement, "There is none worthy of worship except Allah." Yet too many Muslims simply rely upon this statement and believe that as long as they have made this statement, nothing will harm them. They...

31/07/2017
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The Virtues of Fasting the Summer

Ibn Rajab commented on the virtues of fasting in the heat in 'Lata'if al-Ma'arif' (p. 272-273):"...And from the acts of worship whose reward is multiplied during the heat is fasting, and this is because of the thirst that one experiences in the mid-d...

15/05/2017
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Over-Eating During Iftar

One should not overeat while breaking the fast to the point that he fills his stomach, as there is not any container that Allah hates more than a full stomach. How can one benefit from fasting and subdue this enemy and break this desire if he breaks ...

15/05/2017
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Ramadhan Guide

'Ramadhan Guide: Seeking the Love of Allah' was originally a booklet produced by The Qur'an Project and distributed annually. Thousands have been printed and from this year, it has even a new dedicated website. You can now:The content has now been up...

01/06/2015
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40 Hadith on the Qur'an

This booklet is a collection of Prophetic narrations about the Qur’an that are profound and deep in their connotations.The booklet has been entitled, ‘40 Hadeeth on the Qur’an’ – although the number of narrations included in the book far ex...

05/06/2014
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The Future Is For Islam

The day Islam gave a new concept of values and standards to mankind and showed the way to learn these values and standards, it also provided it with a new concept of human relationships. Islam came to return man to his Sustainer and to make His guida...

27/01/2014
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A Religion of Natural Bridges

I was once asked to give a talk on building bridges between Islam and a certain Asian religion. My reply was that there was no need for such building because the bridges are already there; they are natural components of the Islamic religion. I...

08/01/2014
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Why do we Pray?

Every people have their own method of seeking comfort, relaxation and escape. Some use music, some use exercises like Yoga, and others drugs and alcohol.  As for Muslims, we attain the benefits of all of the above and more, from Prayer. We resor...

22/08/2013
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About the "Night of Power"

Night Of Power: Layl tul Qadr1. This is the night that the Qur’an was revealed.2. Each deed you do on this night is equivalent to performing the same deed for more than 1,000 months [as in Surah al-Qadr] or [more than 30,000 days] Some recommended ...

30/07/2013
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Common Mistakes During Ramadan:

Focusing on food; to the extent that people begin to worry about eating more than actually fasting. This also goes along with spending tons of money on Iftars even though a person does not need to eat that much food.Making Suhr way before Fajr. Some ...

07/07/2013
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A Simple Ramadhan Program

"O you who believe! Fasting was prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become pious. Fast for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number should be made up from other days. ...

07/07/2013
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Relief From Distress

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah sanctify his soul, was asked about the saying of the Prophet (pbuh), The invocation of my brother Yunus, "none has the right to be worshipped save You; glory be to You, far removed are You from any imperfectio...

05/03/2013
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Islamic Renaissance The Real Task Ahead

The contents of this monograph was first published in the editorial columns of the June, 1967 issue of Monthly Meesaq. Later on, in May 1968, it was published in booklet form by Darul- Ishat-e-Islamia, Lahore. Since then it has been brought out many ...

28/02/2013
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Fiqh Made Easy

In this work, the world- renowned scholar of comparative fiqh, Dr. Saalih al-Sadlaan of Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University discusses the most important issues of fiqh. In this work, the author has done an excellent job of concisely mentioning the m...

27/02/2013
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Three Types of Hearts

Because the heart is described as possessing life or death, it is classified into three types:   The First: The Correct and Sound Heart.   This is the truthful and secure (salīm) heart, the only ...

26/02/2013
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The Inner Secrets of Fasting

Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to two significant concepts. Firstly, it is a secret and hidden action thus, no one from the creation is able to see it. Therefore showing off cannot enter into it. Secondly, it is a means of subjugating the enem...

26/02/2013
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Ramadan Pointers

…those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!1 Patience is inseparable from the purpose of Ramadan. Scholars mention four areas where patience is required: fulfilling acts of obedience to A...

26/02/2013
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The Fifth Pillar of Islam

The deen of Islam is great which is apparent as it comes from the One who is Great; and it is from His attribute of Greatness that He is Kind and Merciful. Allah the Most High has made it easy for us to obey Him and has made i...

26/02/2013
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The Night Prayer in Ramadaan

A most rewarding and fulfilling part of a Muslim's worship are those blessed moments that he spends praying in the depth of the night, privately addressing his Great Lord, sincerely glorifying Him, humbly imploring Him - beseeching His forgiveness an...

25/02/2013
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Ramadhaan preparation pack

The objective behind fasting is to restrain the soul from (its) desires and to prevent it from those things, which are beloved to it. And its purpose is to control the soul’s strength, so that it can be prepared to attain what is found in it (the f...

25/02/2013
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Matters Related to Fasting

Allah has blessed His slaves with certain seasons of goodness, in which hasanat (rewards for good deeds) are multiplied, sayyi'at (bad deeds) are forgiven, people's status is raised and the hearts of the believers turn to their Lord. Those who purify...

25/02/2013
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30 Lessons For Those Who Fast

By Aa'id Abdullah al QarniIn relation to fasting, this book contains the most pertinent Qur'anic verses, authentic ahadith, delightful poetry and touching advice.It is therefore, a book for the righteous when they meet for pleasant conversations. It ...

25/02/2013
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Zakat al-fitr

Zakat al-Fitr is a kind of charity (sadaqah) that is obligatory at the time of breaking the fast of Ramadan. The word zakaat is connected by idaafah (genitive structure in Arabic grammar) to fitr because the occasion of breaking the fast is the reaso...

25/02/2013
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The Compilation of Hadith

Indeed all praise is for Allah, we praise Him and we seek His aid and we seek His forgiveness. And we seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our souls and from our wicked deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides, none can misguide, and whomsoever Alaah misgu...

25/02/2013
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Muwatta Malik

It is considered to be from the earliest extant collections of Hadith that form the basis of Islamic jurisprudence alongside the Qur'an.[3] Nonetheless, is not merely a collection of Hadith; many of the legal precepts it contains are based not on Had...

25/02/2013
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Sahih Muslim

Sahih Muslim is one of the Kutub al-Sittah (six major ahadith) of the hadith in Islam.It is the second most authentic hadith collection after Sahih al-Bukhari, and is highly acclaimed by  all Muslims. It was collected by Ibn al-Hajjaj, also know...

25/02/2013
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Prophethood in Islam

Prophethood is not unknown to heavenly revealed religions, such as Judaism and Christianity.  In Islam, however, it has a special status and significance.According to Islam, God created man for a noble purpose: to worship...

24/02/2013
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Belief in Angels

In common folklore, angels are thought of as good forces of nature, hologram images, or illusions.  Western iconography sometimes depicts angels as fat cherubic babies or handsome young men or women with a halo surroundin...

24/02/2013
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Sahih Bukhari

Sahih Bukhari is a collection of sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), also known as the Sunnah. The reports of the Prophet's (pbuh) sayings and deeds are called ahadeeth.Imam Bukhari lived a couple of centuries after the Prophet's (pbuh) dea...

24/02/2013
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The Finality of Prophethood

What is meant here by “the inclusiveness of Islam” is that fact that Islam is for all times and places.  Regardless of who a person may be or where he may be, Islam should be his religion and his way of life.  Th...

24/02/2013
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Belief, Its Meaning and Importance

One narration states, "You are going to a people from the People of the Book. Let the first thing that you call them to be the worship of Allah. If they acknowledge Allah, then inform them that Allah has obligated upon them fi...

24/02/2013
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Fundamentals of the Creed

Indeed all praise is for Allâh. We praise Him; seek His aid; seek his forgiveness; and seek refuge with Allâh from the evil prompting of our souls and the bad consequences of our actions. Whomsoever Allâh guides, there is n...

24/02/2013
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How to be Happy

Praise be to Allah. Peace of mind, contentment, happiness and freedom from worries and anxiety. These things are what everyone wants, and these are the ways in which people can have a good life and find complete happiness and joy. There are religiou...

24/02/2013
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Taking Account Of The Self

Alif Laam Meem. Do the people think that they will be left to say, 'We believe' and they will not be tried? But We have certainly tested those before them, and indeed, Allah knows those who are truthful, and He knows those who lie. [Qur'an 29:17] T...

24/02/2013
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The Major Sins

The major sins are those acts which have been forbidden by Allah in the Quran and by His Messenger (SAW) in the Sunnah (practise of the Prophet), and which have been made clear by the actions of of the first righteous generation of Muslims, the Compa...

24/02/2013
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Our Sins after we Repent from Them

The Qur’ân and Sunnah speak frequently and emphatically about the fact that a worshipper who repents and asks forgiveness for his sins will be forgiven and will not be asked about those sins again. Ifact, Allah tells us that those sins will be exc...

24/02/2013
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Increasing One’s Faith

Faith is indeed a blessing from Allah and should not be taken for granted. Just as it may increase and become fuller and stronger, it may also weaken and become less and less until it is minimal or non-existent. Hence it becomes very important for a ...

24/02/2013
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Virtues of the Quran

"The best of you is he who learns the Qur'an and teaches it." [al-Bukhari] ."Read the Qur'an. For verily it will come forth on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its readers." [Muslim]"Read the Qur'an, put it into practice, do not abandon ...

23/02/2013
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Obligations Muslims Owe to Quran

During the last decade (i.e., the sixties), international qir’aat competitions have become a regular feature in the Muslim World. These competitions, in which well-known qura’ from different countries have been participating to display their rema...

23/02/2013
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Hajj and Umrah A-Z

A careful scientific approach that gradually guides pilgrims to perform the Hajj rituals very easily and smoothly. The design was developed through an educational perspective that handles all critical issues of Hajj rituals from a learners’ viewpoi...

16/02/2013
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Zakah and Fasting

Zakat is a certain fixed portion of the wealth and property that a Muslim is obliged to pay yearly for the benefit of the poor in the Muslim community. The payment of Zakat is obligatory, as it is one of the five pillars of Islam. Zakat is the major ...

16/02/2013
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Excellent Qualities of the Quran

This is an English version of the book entitled 'Fada il-e-Qur'an' originally written in Arabic by the Imam Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahab, an eminent Muslim Scholar.This is the translation of the original in easy English language; in presenting the meani...

16/02/2013
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Commentary of Surat at-Tawba: Repentance

This commentary is a compilation gathered from a number of commentaries written. These being: Tafseer at-Tabaree Tafseer al-Qurtubi [Jaami lil Ahkaam al-Qur'an] Tafseer ibn Katheer, Tafseer ash-Shawkanee [Fath al-Qadeer] Tafseer as-Sa`dee [Tafseer al...

16/02/2013
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The Spiritual Cure

It is named al-Fatihah, the Opening - because it opens the Book and by it the recitation in prayer commences.It is also named Ummul Qur’an, the Mother of the Qur’an, and Ummul Kitaab, the Mother of the Book, according to the opinion of the majori...

16/02/2013
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The Relief From Distress

An explanation to the Du'a of Yunus [Jonah peace be upon him]And [mention] the man of the fish [i.e., Jonah], when he went off in anger  and thought that We would not decree [anything] upon him.  And he called out within the darknesses, “...

16/02/2013
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Towards Understanding the Qur'an

Towards Understanding The Qur'an Abridged version is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim al-Qur'an, Sayyid Mawdudi's monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur'an and a selection of his commentary. Here is a work with a difference, by a scho...

16/02/2013
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In Persuit of Allah's Pleasure

In this book the authors outlined a complete methodology for Islamic work in this day. From Aqeedah to Dawah to Jihad to Khilafah and Taqwa to Sabr, they have explained how all of these parts come together for the sole objective of every Muslim to se...

16/02/2013
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This is Our Belief

"This is our belief" . Whoever possesses two eyes then let him read and whoever possesses hearing then let him listen!. All praise is for Allah, the Lord of the worlds, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful, the Master of the Day of Judgment. May...

16/02/2013
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Descriptions Of Paradise and Hellfire

Nothing is more important to the believer than entrance into Paradise and the avoidance of Hell. This will be the fruit of his/her deeds in this life. This topics from the topics of the unseen is a major issue of faith.The author has indeed covered a...

16/02/2013
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The Ideal Muslim Woman

At a time when Muslim and Non-Muslim women are being harshly attached and attracted by the "feminist theories and studies" this book is a good approach and a reminder that Islam has held women as highly esteemed and respected. It is enough that the H...

16/02/2013
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The Ideal Muslim

At a time when Muslim and Non-Muslim women are being harshly attached and attracted by the "feminist theories and studies" this book is a good approach and a reminder that Islam has held women as highly esteemed and respected. It is enough that the H...

16/02/2013
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I want to Repent But

People face many obstacles which they think stand between them and repentance, some of which exist within their own selves, and others in the world around them. This brief book clears up this confusion, dispel doubts, explain wisdom and drive away th...

16/02/2013
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Stories Of The Prophets

In this book, the stories of the Prophets have been compiled from 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah' (The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the famous Muslim scholar and historian Ibn Kathir and has a prominent place in Islamic literature. The st...

16/02/2013
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Biographies of the Companions

A person asked Allah's Apostle (peace be upon him) as to who amongst the people were the best. He said: Of the generation to which I belong, then of the second generation (generation adjacent to my generation), then of the third generation (generatio...

16/02/2013
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Important Issues On Zakat & Fasting

This is a booklet that briefly addresses the rulings of Fasting, including a clarification of the categories of people relative to the obligation of fasting, the immeasurable benefits of fasting, and things that nullify fasting. We will also address ...

16/02/2013
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The Nature Of Fasting

This book will help the reader better understand the fine points about fasting. What is the nature of the things that break the fast? What are the rules by which one can know the difference between what breaks the fast and what does not?These questio...

16/02/2013
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Patience and Gratitude

We live in a era of overwhelming Western influence where two major ideas are upheld and promoted. One of these is the expectation of instant gratification, whereby few people are prepared to wait, or work hard, or suffer temporary hardship, to get re...

16/02/2013
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Developing Humility in Prayer

You should know - may Allah have mercy upon you - that when the slave [of Allah] leaves his house to go to the mosque, that he is going to face Allah, The Irresistible, The One, The Omnipotent, The Exalted in Might, The Oft-forgiving, in the knowledg...

16/02/2013
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The World Of the Jinn and Devils

In the work before you, Dr. Umar Al-Ashqar, a well-known contemporary scholar of Islam, has attempted to tackle two important topics. The first topic is that of the characteristics of the jinn. This is a difficult topic for many reasons. One of them ...

16/02/2013
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The Hijab Why?

Dr Muhammad Ismail (Author). In this book, the author mentions the virtues of Hijab. The characteristics of the Hijab are discussed, bringing glad tidings promised (by Allah) to those women adhering to it. He also points out the danger of dazzling di...

16/02/2013
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In The Early Hours

In the Early Hours, has been carefully and specifically chosen to highlight that precious but often neglected time during the night that Allah is closest and most receptive to His servants....

16/02/2013
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Why Do We Pray?

After a long and hectic day at work, how difficult it is for a tired person to stand on the prayer-mat and concentrate on his prayers to Allah Almighty.Snuggled in a warm and cozy bed, how difficult it is to get up at the call of Mu'adhdhin: "Come to...

16/02/2013
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The Major Sins - By Imam Adh-Dhahabi

The present work al-Kaba'ir [Major Sins] is one of the most important ones he wrote for ordinary readers. In it he deals with themes which are of great interest and benefit to them in both their deen and matters of this world, explaining matters whic...

16/02/2013
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Stories Of The Quran

The Glorious Qur'an will continue to be the sole everlasting miracle till the Day of Judgement. It is the Word of Allah, Exalted be He, sent to His chosen Prophet, Muhammad (pbuh) who endeavoured with all his might and main to convey and explain...

16/02/2013
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Jihad in the Quran and Sunnah

After the testimony of Oneness of Allaah (s.w.t) and the Messengership of Muhammad (peace be upon him) , with firm belief and True Faith, one has to perform the acts of worship as ordained by Islaam. Among the obligatory acts of worship are offering ...

16/02/2013
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A Program of Studies For New Muslims

Introduction to Program, 'In 1974, the Planning Committee of the Muslim Students' association of the U. S. and Canada sparked the idea of designing a comprehensive curriculum for American Muslims who have recently embraced Islam. Such curriculum is g...

16/02/2013
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Islam The Misunderstood Religion

The majority of the modern "educated" people are today faced with a religious crisis. Is religion really a fact of life. It might have been one in the past, but does it still remain so in the world of today when science has changed the whole course o...

16/02/2013
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The Message of Islam

The Complete and Final Message to Man is a brief presentation of Islam defining its terms and teachings, followed by an advice to the Muslims and non-Muslims on following the path of the Righteous Predecessors....

16/02/2013
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Towards Understanding Islam

This introduction to Islam by the eminent scholar Mawdudi, reflects his trademark rational, practical, and simple style of presentation. Leaving extended discussions of rituals to others, this work for the Muslim and non-Muslim alike focuses on what ...

16/02/2013
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How To Benefit From the Qur'an

Allaah the Most High says:"Indeed in this there is a remembrance for those who have a living heart, listen attentively and are awake to taking heed." [Qaaf: 37]Therefore, if you desire to benefit from the Qur'aan, gather your heart when reciting it, ...

16/02/2013
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33 Lessons For Every Muslim

Preface, 'I had the opportunity to read the book titled "The Most Important Lessons For Every Muslim" written by Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Baz (May Allah have mercy on him), which I think, is a highly beneficial book to all Muslims. It gives basic require...

16/02/2013
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Discover Islam

'There is hardly any place on earth today where Islam is totally unknown. More and more people have become curious enough to find out something about this much publicised religion; more often than not, they have been pleasantly surprised. Islam is th...

16/02/2013
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Guide to Ablution and Prayer

Wudu: The Ablution The Wudu is a pre-requisite for the prayer  1. Make intention for the ablution and say, "Bismillah" (In the name of God) 2. Wash your hands 3. Rinse your mouth and nose 4. Wash the ...

16/02/2013
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Great Women in Islam

This book is about the life stories of the Mothers of the Believers and 16 other female companions who had been given the good news of the paradise in this world by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). There are good examples in the lifestyle of the...

16/02/2013
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