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Originally posted 2014-07-26 10:24:31.   WHAT IS ISLAM? The system of God “Islam/Submission” has been taught to us through God and His messenger and is fully outlined in the final Book of God (The Qur’an) which was revealed centuries ago… The Qur’an claims legitimacy for itself and within itself, allowing NO room for self-made priests, […]

Originally posted 2017-11-08 18:14:39. To understand Islam, a believer must understand the Qur’an. The Qur’an, through its intricate words, analogies, anecdotes and most awe-inspiring similitudes paints the most beautiful quality of the heart needed to be a believer. It is a type of faith most people are totally unfamiliar with, even those claiming to be […]

Originally posted 2017-11-07 19:48:31. In this article, we will try to understand some important attributes of believers. A believer is someone who believes in the existence of Allah and the Hereafter with no doubt, as well as the Revelations sent down to guide mankind. It is the Qur’an which gives various lessons, admonitions and inspirations […]

Originally posted 2017-11-06 20:23:24. This article is dedicated to the blessed memory of all the martyrs and innocent people of all religions and belief systems who died at the hands of blind terrorism all around the world. May God bless them all and help us to defeat terrorism wherever it may be, and help us restore […]

Originally posted 2018-03-05 20:24:17. There are a number of reasons why God allows hardship and adversity to befall people. Even the genuine believers experience hardship and adversity at some stage in their lives in accordance with God’s wisdom and Grand Plan. 1- It is God’s design to subject people to various tests entailing hardship and adversity […]

Originally posted 2017-11-05 21:35:42. It is a common practice to recite durood (greetings, blessings and salutations) on the prophet during the “jalsa” or sitting down position in Salah. Almost the entire duration of this position of salah is spent on commemorating prophet Muhammed as well as Prophet Ibrahim. The duroods are recited in each salah, […]

Originally posted 2017-11-05 21:25:33. Unfortunately today, many people consider themselves Muslim and even very religious but are unaware of what the Qur’an says about an issue or a concept of faith. Many ‘Muslims’ are happy to lead a life devoid of the direct influence of the Glorious Qur’an. People who fit the definition of the […]

Originally posted 2018-03-04 13:37:25. To believe that anyone, other than God, can intercede on our behalf to have our sins forgiven or our wishes fulfilled, is to set up partners with God. This is an act of ‘shirk’. 1- The Quran proclaims that: All intercession belongs to God. 39:44 A day to come in which there will […]