Habib al-Najjar, also known as Habib the Carpenter or “the Believer of the People of Yasin,” was a righteous man who lived in a village in Greater Syria, said to be Antioch. He is mentioned in the Qur’an without being named, in the verse: “And there came from the farthest end of the city a man, running. He said, ‘O my people, follow the messengers.’” (Yasin 36:20)
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Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, holds immense significance in Islam. Good deeds and charity performed on this night earn the reward equivalent to that of 83 years of worship (over 30,000 nights), as Allah—Glorified and Exalted—is He—has informed us in the Qur'an. This article explores how to prepare for and make the most of this blessed night.
She was a slave belonging to Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul. In that era, a slave was owned both in soul and body. Her master sought to force her into adultery for profit, but she refused and sought the Prophet's help. The Qur'an was then revealed, prohibiting the coercion of women, whether free or enslaved, into such sins.
Qur'an 4:109: A Warning Against Defending the Wrong
Understanding the Consequences of Advocating for Injustice in This Life and the Hereafter
Debt is part of everyday life. Islam has left nothing without teaching us how to handle or deal with it. Debt is among the most intricate issues as it involves rights for both parties, the lender and the borrower.
He was seen giving to the poor, distributing his wealth to those in need. A friend approached him with concern: "Aren't you afraid that hard times might come and you'll need this money?" The answer came with such certainty that it stopped everything: "How can I fear, when the spenders are like the martyrs, ' No fear shall be upon them, nor shall they grieve'?"
Qur'an verse 2:8 is more than a warning to the Prophet of a third type of people whom never met before migrating to Yathrib. But it is also a warning to us.
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.”
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.
And among the people is he whose speech about the life of this world impresses you, and he even calls upon Allah as a witness to what is in his heart, yet he is the most severe of opponents. But when he turns away, he strives throughout the land to spread corruption therein and to destroy crops and offspring; and Allah does not love corruption. And when it is said to him, ‘Fear Allah,’ pride in sin takes hold of him. Then Hell is sufficient for him, and how wretched a resting place it is. (Qur'an 2: 204-206)
Preparing for Ramadan involves strengthening your spiritual, physical, and mental readiness by gradually increasing daily Quran recitation, practicing sunnah fasts in Sha’ban, and establishing consistent prayer routines. To maximize the month, set specific goals, prepare healthy meal plans, and detox from distractions to focus on gratitude, repentance, and sincere intention.
We often worry about how we will die. Will it be peaceful? Will it be sudden? Will we have time to repent? But the truth that liberates us from this anxiety is profound: A good ending (Husn al-Khatimah) is not about the manner of your death — it's about the quality of your life.
The Night of Mid-Sha’ban, known in Arabic as Laylat al-Nisf min Sha’ban, is one of the greatest nights of the year. In the Islamic understanding, the night precedes the day so it falls on the night before the fifteenth day of Sha’ban. ‘Ata’ bin Yasar, who narrated hadith from the Companions, said that after Laylat al-Qadr, there is no night better than the Night of Mid-Sha’ban. Its greatness is due to the divine gifts that are bestowed during it.