The Art of Prayers: Lessons from Our Predecessors
As Hazrat Imam Aly, May Allah be pleased with him, once put it:
“When the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray”.
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The Prophet: Landmark of Kindness and Compassion
Prophet Muhammad: Landmark of Kindness and Compassion for Children The life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is full of timeless lessons. His approach to leadership, family, and community interactions offers guidance for people of all ages. 1. Kindness and Compassion Prophet Muhammad demonstrated compassion in every aspect of life. He treated children, women, and the elderly…
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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Timeless Lessons on Wisdom, Character, and Daily Life
The celebration of the Prophet’s birthday (PBUH) known as Mawlid, is an occasion for Muslims to reflect on and emulate the profound qualities of the elevated personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his seamless life! Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stands as one of the most influential figures in history. Beyond his spiritual guidance,…
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Search for the Love of the Qur’an 🤍
There are days when I’m so lost and confused, upset and disheartened, overwhelmed with all sorts of emotions none of which, however, I am really acquainted with.
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Divine Wisdom: Parables From The Quran
The Quran, the words of God, and the last of all revealed scriptures, answers the chief philosophical questions relating to the meaning of life and the purpose of existence; Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Why am I here? What is the significance of life?
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Names And Attributes Of God- Islamic Viewpoint
Part- I- Prior to the modern age very few people disputed the fact that the world has a creator. This fact was for them as obvious as a logical truth or an observed phenomenon. They only differed about the nature of this creator and about the appropriate attitude people should have towards Him. But…
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Prayer: New Levels Of Meaning
With materialism increasingly overwhelming humanity, and surely Muslims are not an exception, comes the need to assert the connection with one’s self, and tie it to its roots, lest more challenges drive people, not just out of the boundaries of happiness and self-content, but also out of the boundaries of humanity, downgrading them to the…
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Implications For Islamic Architecture- PART I
Islamic architecture is a type of architecture whose functions and, to a lesser extent, form, are inspired primarily by Islam. Islamic architecture is a framework for the implementation of Islam. It facilitates, fosters and stimulates the Muslims’ ‘ibadah (worship) activities, which, in turn, account for every moment of their earthly lives. Islamic architecture is a…
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The Concept Of Unity In Islam
Towards the eastern corner of the Kaaba lays the Black Stone, reminding us, besides its different values and connotations, of a chief moral value in Islam, that is unity, as taught to the early communities of humankind. The Holy Mosque in Mecca was subject to renovation work at the hands of the Amaleks, then…
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Discover More Attributes Of Allah
Nams and Atributes of God- Part II There were three major views concerning the nature of divine attributes among Muslims. These are the views of the mujassima or anthropomorphists, mu’attila or negators, and the muthbita or affirmers: (a) The physicalistic or anthropomorphistic view likens God to a huge human being, and thus attributes to Him…
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Implications For Islamic Architecture- PART II
Islam teaches that environment is part of the universal web of creation. Its role is two-fold: to worship its Creator, and to be subjected to serve the exigencies of man, so that God’s vicegerent can smoothly and undeterred carry out his honorable task of managing earth. – Islam and the Environment This…
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Ramadan Just Around The Corner- Ready?
Ramadan is two weeks away and a pre-hand preparation of the self and a spiritual warm up is due, in order to be fit enough and work hard to attain the great reward of the holy month, in this life and the hereafter. Sahl (may Allah be pleased with him) said that Prophet Muhammad…
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Restoring The Mission Of The Mosque
By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Spahic Omer Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design International Islamic University Malaysia In Islam, believers, worship as a lifestyle and the notion of the mosque as a community center, are inseparable. They originate from each other, needing one another for their proper functioning and continued existence. The mosque is as…
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Delayed Response
“One day, a man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and asked him: “ Is Allah far away, so we call out to Him, or is He close by, so we should whisper to Him?” Allah Himself answered the man’s question, (Hadith narrated by Imams Abu Dawoud, Al Nisa’i and at-Tirmidhi)- a…
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Ramadan Warm-Up Tips
Planning for the holy month of Ramadan involves several areas, which I will try to group in here for people to get the most of Ramadan, not miss a chance to get closer to Allah, and end the month feeling reborn. Don’t deceive yourself into getting involved in friends’ planning for night outings in…
