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Salah (Prayers) in Islam has significant importance. It is one worship that one can never have an excuse not to perform as long as one is alive and aware.
Allah did reveal earlier holy books. The Torah was given to Prophet Musa, the Psalms (Zabur) to Prophet Daivd (Dawud), and the Gospel (Injil) to Prophet Jesus (Isa), peace be upon them all. These books were true revelations from Allah. But those books were meant only for specific people and specific times.
Verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah, or the Kursi, (Qur'an 2:255), is the greatest in the Qur'an, as described by the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
In this article, we discuss why.
In this debate, the precise definition of the school known as Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah (“The People of the Sunnah and the Community”) is clarified. The discussion occurred during the Abbasid era, amid the turmoil surrounding the controversy over the “createdness of the Qur’an.”
Sincerity is the essential condition without which God does not accept a person’s deeds. Too often, a person may deceive himself into thinking his actions are automatically good enough, and that God “should” or “will” accept them.
In the story from our rich spiritual heritage that follows, we will discover a deeper and truer understanding of how one ought to view his deeds and how they may be accounted for.
Ramadan, the month of Qur'an, multiple rewards, and prayer visits us for only a few days. We should do our best to make use of these days and this opportunity.
Ramadan does not suddenly begin when the first night of fasting arrives; it is a season that deserves thoughtful preparation. Getting ready for Ramadan means clearing space in your schedule, your heart, and your mind so you can welcome this blessed month with clarity and purpose. In this article, we will cover simple, realistic ways to prepare—spiritually, emotionally, and practically—so that when Ramadan comes, you are not scrambling to adjust, but ready to reap its rewards from the very first day.
This Hadith (saying) from the Prophet is very important, and it is also very telling. It is the heart and nothing else. If the heart is good, the person, his character, his morals will be good, yet the opposite is also true.
Ramadan is a month of mercy, forgiveness, and transformation, and truly benefiting from it begins well before the crescent is sighted. Preparing for Ramadan means readying both heart and habits: strengthening your connection with Allah, organizing your time, and gently training your body and soul for fasting, worship, and service. In this article, we will outline practical steps—spiritual, mental, and physical—to help you enter Ramadan with focus, energy, and a heart eager to make the most of its precious days and nights.
Ma'rib dam was a miracle from Allah to the people of Yemen. It was the backbone of their civilization and they took a good care of it. When they disbelieved and disobeyed Allah, they became lazy and ignored the dam. The sign of its fall was a little mouse digging a tunnel in the dam.
When I asked a search engine how many different Christian denominations there are, the answer was startling: at least 45,000.
In this article, we will survey some of these denominations, focusing on the major branches and their prominent sub‑branches. These “types of Christianity” represent distinct traditions and communities, reflecting the continuous changes, divisions, and additions that have developed within the faith over time.
Ramadan is almost here. Please consider the following call for contributions and contribute what you can.
If you can contribute time and effort, this will be very much appreciated.
In this hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) teaches us the true meaning of responsibility.
In Islam, every person has a specific duty that they are accountable for and must uphold. Leaders have their own responsibilities and will be questioned by God about how they fulfilled them. Likewise, a man is responsible for his household—his wife and children—their food, clothing, education, upbringing, and religious guidance. Every member of society carries their own share of responsibility as well, according to their role and position.
Riyaa in Islam is performing acts of worship or good deeds with the intention of being seen, admired, or praised by people rather than solely for Allah's pleasure, rendering such deeds spiritually void and akin to minor shirk