A powerful story from the Prophet on the danger of backbiting. The moral of the story is simple: hold your tongue, for there surely the Prophet has warned against it and warned of consequences.
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Published in 1945 during the final stages of World War II, Cannery Row emerged as John Steinbeck's deliberate departure from the stark social realism that defined his earlier masterpieces.
Al-Baraʾ ibn Malik was a brave Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), renowned for his exceptional courage in battle and his deep devotion to Islam.
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)
How a simple ship journey turned the life of a man, led him to true, sincere faith that surpassed that of those who led him to the faith!
Umm Kulthum bint Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'ayt was a noble Companion of the Prophet ﷺ from the Quraysh tribe. She was known for her extraordinary beauty, intelligence, love for knowledge, and her remarkable courage in embracing Islam during its most challenging early days.
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.
Eight members of the Islamic Center represented the Islamic Society of Stillwater at CAIR's annual Iftar. The evening was as pleasant as always, and we enjoyed meeting prominent leaders from Oklahoma's Muslim community.
The Story of the Believers' Vision of Allah: The Greatest Reward and Honor in Paradise.
Al-Aqmar Mosque, also known as the Moonlight Mosque (Arabic: الجامع الأقمر, al-jāmiʿ al-aqmar), is a historically significant mosque located on al-Mu'izz Street in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Built in 1125 AD (519 AH) during the Fatimid Caliphate, it was commissioned by Vizier al-Ma'mun al-Bata'ihi under Caliph al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah.
Qur'an 4:109: A Warning Against Defending the Wrong
Understanding the Consequences of Advocating for Injustice in This Life and the Hereafter
When Fatima bint Asad passed away, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ took off his shirt and used it as her shroud. He descended into her grave, digging and widening it with his own hands. He emerged with tears in his eyes and prayed for her, asking Allah to resurrect her clothed, as she was shrouded in the shirt of the Prophet ﷺ.
Islam taught people freedom, devotion, love, and many other lessons. Read this story that took place between Umar ibn Al-Khattab and Umm Kulthum bint Abi Bakr (and notice their ages!)
There is a timeless adage that states: "There is only one method to avoid criticism: do not say anything, do not do anything, and be nothing." This statement encapsulates a profound paradox about human existence and the nature of criticism. It suggests that the only way to completely avoid criticism is to live a life of complete inaction and silence. But is this truly a life worth living?
Sawdah bin Zam'ah, the second wife of The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Her story, her life and her death.