Slavery is a despicable practice invented by mankind and abhorred by God. Even though there are no direct words in the Quran that prohibit slavery, yet slavery was indeed prohibited by God in the Quran by virtue of the fact that slavery constitutes a direct violation of some important Quranic rules. The prohibition of slavery […]
The Quran defines the concept of the Zakat (Obligatory Charity) and outlines all the guidelines related to its payment. This page presents all related aspects of this religious duty. 1- When was the Zakat first decreed and to whom? According to the Quran, the Zakat was decreed from as far back as the time of […]
This article is written in response to numerous emails we have received enquiring about many prohibitions which are proclaimed by numerous Imams and which cannot be found in the Quran. The following email is one example: “Salaam, we have converted to Islam 3 years ago, we have been reading various pages on your site and […]
In our study of the Qur’an, we find that our Lord has placed a number of restrictions and guidelines on what and what is not permissible as food. It is the objective of this article to share these finding with the reader so as to build awareness of God’s laws for those who have submitted. […]
In browsing through a number of Islamicly affiliated sites, I came across one that has a “Combat Kit To Use Against the ‘Quran Only’ Muslims” as its title. The views such paper represents is not uncommon amongst the Hadith followers who can never be satisfied with the concept of worshipping God Alone and will go […]
Recall that Moses said to his people, “O my people, you have wronged your souls by worshiping the calf. You must repent to your Creator. You shall kill your egos. This is better for you in the sight of your Creator.” He did redeem you. He is the Redeemer, Most Merciful. (2:54) What is this thing […]
The opposite of Tawheed (oneness of Allah) is expressed by the Arabic term “SHIRK” derived from the root S_R_K which conveys the notion of “sharing” or “partnership”. The word “Shareek” means “partner” or “associate. This is to associate with Allah by equating other gods with Him. There is a very fine line between belief and […]
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, or religious leaders, who […]