Knowledge & Propagation

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So relate the stories, perhaps they may reflect (Al-Araf - 7:176) The real purpose by narrating these stories, is that we should learn a lesson both on individual and collective levels, and then change our lives according to Allah''''s will, in order... Read more

40 Hadiths of Imam Nawawi

The collection of Forty Hadith by al-Imam al-Nawawi (or Imam Nawawi) has been known, accepted and appreciated by Muslim scholars for the last seven centuries. Its significance lay in the fact that these selected forty hadiths comprise the main essential and... Read more

Stories of the Companions

Biographies of prominent sahabah (companions) of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wassalam) as recorded in various traditions (ahadith) Abdullah ibn Mughaffal said that the Messenger of Allah said, "Allah, Allah, my Companions! Do not make them a target after me. Whoever loves them, it... Read more

Stories of the Prophets

Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of understanding. It (the Qur''an) is not a forged statement but a confirmation of the Allâh''s existing Books which were before it [the... Read more

Hadith

The Difference Between Qur''aan & Hadeeth Islaam is very clear on the concept of God and the concept of Prophet so that there is no confusion or ambiguity in the minds of Muslims between the two. ... Read more

40 Hadith Qudsi

The Hadith Qudsi, or sacred hadith, have a particularly important status because their meaning is entirely from Allah (swt) while the wording is that of the Prophet ... Read more

Stories from the Quran

So relate the stories, perhaps they may reflect (Al-Araf - 7:176) The real purpose by narrating these stories, is that we should learn a lesson both on individual and collective levels, and then change our lives according to Allah''s will, in order to... Read more

The Rightly-Guided Caliphs

The period of first four Caliphs is undoubtedly the golden age of Islam and the deals in detail with the Achievements of early Islam in the field of civilization and culture. ... Read more

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Articles

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Out Reach

And who is better in speech than he who invites to Allah and does righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the Muslims. [Fussilat 41:33] Invite to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue with... Read more

Hadith Qudsi (Sacred Hadith)

Ahadith are the sayings, deeds of the Prophet under Divine guidance and are generally traced back to the Prophet as regards their authority. But some Ahadith hold a distinct place and are termed as... Read more

Quran

That is Book in which there is no Rayb(doubt), guidance for the Muttaqin(the pious and righteous persons) (Al-baqarah 2:2) The Qur'an ("Qor-Ann") is a Message from Allah to humanity. It... Read more

Selected Sermons (Friday Khutbah)

Transcripts of Friday Speeches delivered by various Imams... Read more

Supplications

Allah SWT has said: “Therefore remember Me, I will remember you and be grateful to Me, and reject not faith.” Al-Baqarah 2:152 The Prophet also said: ‘Allah SWT says: `indeed I... Read more

The Great Imams

"When a hadeeth is authentic, then it is my Madhhab." It would be beneficial if we gave some of these here, for perhaps this will admonish or remind those who... Read more

The Great Scholars

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The Scholars of Hadith

The scholars of hadith, in their attempt to safeguard and record traditions, traveled to the remotest corners of the Islamic world. They had proved powerful memories, hearts filled with great love for the hadith of the Mesenger of Allah , and what... Read more

Ummahatul-Momineen - The Mothers of the Believers

The Prophet is closer to the believers than their ownselves, and his wives are their (believers'') mothers (as regards respect and marriage)..[Al-ahzab -32:6]

The lives... Read more

Short Stories From The Quran

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Aqeedha

Linguistically Aqeedha is derived from the verb aqada meaning to firmly bind and knot. Whatsoever settles in the heart in a firm and definitive manner is said to be that person's Aqeedha. In the technical sense it refers to the definitive faith and certain... Read more

Teachings of the Qur`aan

This series is providing the teachings of the Qur‘aan, not a literal translation. Instead of literal translation, it gives interpretive meanings of the verses, along with their contextual details. Please remember that any translation of the Holy Qur‘aan is... Read more

Deviant Sects

The Deviant Sects There are certain signs that indicate people of innovation, such as.
1. They attribute themselves to something other than Islaam and the Sunnah, due to what they have introduced from innovations in speech, action and belief.
2. They... Read more

Al Asmaaul Husna - The most beautiful names

Allah's Most beautiful Names and Attributes According to Quran and Ahadeeth The following is included in this idea of how Allah describes Himself in Surat al-Ikhlas, (chapter 112) which equals a third of the Qur'an11, where He says: ... Read more

Worship- Arkanul Islam - The Pillars of Islam

Acting correctly and sincerely on the five pillars transforms a Muslim’s life into one that is in harmony with nature and thus in conformity with the will of the Creator.It ... Read more

Shahadathain - The Testimony

Bearing witness. In order to become a Muslim one must utter and believe in two Shahadas (Shahadatain): First Shahada: Ashhadu an la illa ill’allah. ( I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah.) Second Shahada: Ashhadu anna Muhammadar rasoolullah. (I bear witness that Muhammad is... Read more

Salah - The Five compulsory prayers

Once this is Shahadathain(The Testimony) done, performing the ritual Prayer called Salah five times a day becomes obligatory. Each Prayer must be performed at its specified time everyday. ... Read more

Sawm - The Fasting during the month of Ramadhan

Sawm or Siyam is to mean total abstinence of food and liquid from dawn to dusk for one whole lunar month. For those who are married, they are to abstain from sexual relations during that time too. ... Read more

Zakah

Zakaat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It has been mentioned, along with daily Prayers (Salaat), over seventy times in the Qur'an. Allah's word commanding "........and establish regular Salaat and give regular... Read more

Hajj - The Pilgrimage to Makka

The hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, a central duty of Islam whose origins date back to the Prophet Abraham, brings together Muslims of all races and tongues for one of life's most moving spiritual experiences.For 14 centuries, countless millions of Muslims, men and women from the four corners of the... Read more

Sunnah

Sunnah is the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and interpretations of the Quran. The word sunnah ([sunna], plural sunan [sunan], Arabic) is derived from the root... Read more

Innovated Celebrations

The Prophet sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam also warned us against innovation. As he said in one hadith: "Whoever innovates in it or supports an innovator, then the curse of Allah and the curse of the angels and the curse of all of mankind will be upon him (Allah... Read more

Ahmediyyah

The Qadianis are disbelievers, outside the fold of Islam and were instigated by British Imperialists in 19th century India. They hold that Ghulam Ahmad Mirza was a prophet... Read more

Nation of Islam

More deserving to be called the Nation of Kufr, this cult has used black nationalism as its momentum in finding recruits. with elements of Muslim and Christian beliefs The most prominent of the pseudo-Islamic groups in America was “The Lost Found Nation of Islam” ... Read more

Ansaru Allah

“The Ansaru Allah Community” also called “The Nubian Islamic Hebrews.” Along with what may be termed the rise of Orthodox or Sunnite Islaam in America, there has also appeared in the Twentieth century a variety of cults and sects all claiming to represent true Islaam. Most of... Read more

Moors

Moorish Science Temple of America Along with what may be termed the rise of Orthodox or Sunnite Islaam in America, there has also appeared in the Twentieth century a variety of cults and sects all claiming to represent true Islaam. Most of these groups have or have had... Read more

Bahaullah

1. Mirza `Ali Muhammad ("Bab"), born 1235 AH. Claimed to be the bab (precursor to the Mahdi) in, 1260. Arrested and imprisoned, then executed in 1265 AH. 2. Mirza Husayn `Ali ("Baha'ullah") was imprisoned for four months, then was... Read more

Shi'ites

Shiaism (The Rafidah) and Islam are indeed different religions. This sect has developed into what we now know as the Shia whose beliefs and thoughts are repugnant beyond belief. The divergence of Shiaism... Read more

Baatiniyyah

The Baatiniyyahs Over the years, many movements have arisen bent on fighting Islaam, and destroying its values and teachings. Perhaps the most dangerous of these movements is the Baatinite (Lit. Esoteric) movement which has played a most destructive role in this struggle. This movement attempted to destroy the... Read more

Boharas (The Ismaa'eelis)

The Ismaa'eelis are an offshoot of the Raafidah (Shi'ah) and share some of their characteristics. Syedna Burhanuddin is their supreme leader and, in their view, has characteristics and attributes similar to those of Allaah.During the rule of the sixth faatimid caliph, al-haakim bin Amril-laah (996-1021),an Ismaaeelee missionary by the name... Read more

Forty Rabbana Supplications

Collection of Short Qur`anic Du`a In the Name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful ... Read more

The Nusayri/Alawi/Alawite Sect

By Imaam Ibn Taymiyyah [Majmoo` al-Fatawa 35/145] What follows is Imaam ibn Taymiyyah’s, may Allah have mercy on him, answer to a question posed to him about the sect called an-Nusayriyyah (they are also known as Alawis/Alawite sect).

Sufism

Sufism (Tasawwuf) was not known in the time of the Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) or his Companions, nor was it well known in the first three generations after them. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) praised... Read more

Deobandism

The Deobandis are one of the groups of Muslims. This group is connected to and named after the Madrasa of Deoband – Saharanpur – in India, With regard to basic tenets of belief (‘aqeedah), they follow the madhhab of Abu Mansoor al-Maatreedi. They follow the madhhab of Imaam Abu Haneefah... Read more

Tableegi-Jamaat

TABLIGI-JAMAT was Founded by Muhammad Ilyas who had pledged allegiance to Soofee Tariqahs, this group has exceeded all bounds in innovations and aspects of shirk, Muhammad Illiyaas, the heretical Deobandee who founded Jamaa’at ut-Tableegh in the 1920s, may Allaah give him what he deserves. For further information on him and... Read more

The Barelawis

The founder and Imam of the Barelawis was Ahmad Raza Khan, who was an extremist Sufi known for his Takfeer (declaring Kufr) and extremely heretical beliefs. Allama Ehsan Illahi Zaheer (rahimahullah) has written a detailed book... Read more

Fiqh - Jurisprudence

Literally, understanding. The legal science founded mainly on rules and principles developed by human reasoning (ijtihâd) and the body of knowledge so derived. Fiqh may therefore vary from one jurist or school of thought to another. ... Read more

Weak Fabricated Baatil Ahaadeeth

Analysis of the narrators and chains of narration of some commonly Quoted Da’eef (Weak), Munkar (Rejected), False (Baatil), fabricated (Mawdoo) and Laa Asla Lahu (Baseless) ahaadeeth. It is important to note that there are numerous unfounded narrations that are declared Da’eef, Munkar, Baatil, Mawdoo or Baseless ahaadeeth.... Read more

Fiqh us Sunnah

Fiqh us Sunnah by: Shaikh Sayed Sabiq In the early 1990''s, Fiqh-us-Sunnah was translated into English by a group of people commissioned by American Trust Publications. The translators included Muhammad Sa''eed Dabas, Jamal al-Din M. Zarabozo, Abdul-Majid Khokhar, and M. S. Kayani. ... Read more

Explanations of Importance Lessons for every Muslim

Explanations of Importance Lessons for every Muslim... Read more

Selected Lecture Series

Selected Lecture Series... Read more

Tajweed

What is Tajweed? The word "tajweed" means to improve, make better. Tajweed of the Holy Qur''''an is the knowledge and application of the rules of recitation so the reading of... Read more

Tafsir-ul-Qur’an

The Word TAFSIR is an arabic word which is derived from the root 'fassara' . Someone who writes tafsir is a 'mufassir...'. IBN KATHIR - Famous Mufassir (commentator of Quran) . Well known and respected for his keen memory and a highly regarded scholar of tafsir (commentary) - Born 1302... Read more

Dawah Academy

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