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The Seven Under the Shade of Allah (SWT)

Islam

The Seven Under the Shade of Allah (SWT)

  The Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) said: “There are seven whom Allah will shade in His Shade on the Day when there is no shade except His Shade: a just ruler; a youth who grew...

A Guide to Halal Food Selection

Islam

A Guide to Halal Food Selection

Disclaimer : This list was prepared by the organization mentioned above. The MSA is not able nor qualified to make any Fatawas on Halal or Haram. Any questions should be addressed to the Halal...

Time Is Not Money

Islam

Time Is Not Money

Islam encourages Muslims to care for time, to utilize it and not to waste it. Besides, it holds them responsible for their time. The righteous Salaf were aware of that responsibility, so they acted...

Worship and Social Service

human rights / Islam

Worship and Social Service

Worship and Social Service: All forms of prayer in Islam are essentially designed for the remembrance and worship God. However, they also serve the purpose of the building of humanity. In the course of...

Selecting a Marriage Partner

human rights

Selecting a Marriage Partner

Marriage is recommended for partners who share a common way of life. The matrimonial partners should be able to fulfill their purpose of creation as defined by Allah. They should be able to effectively...

Dawah – An Obligation

Islam

Dawah – An Obligation

An important matter for Muslims to realize is that Dawah is an obligation upon them. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta`ala) says in the Quran: “Invite to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom...

Why Two Women Witnesses?

Women in islam

Why Two Women Witnesses?

Adapted from the book by Shamshad.M.Khan with modifications and additions A question that repeatedly arises is that concerning the ‘Position of Women in Islam’. Muslim scholars have been able with great success – despite...

Why Do We Pray?

Islam

Why Do We Pray?

After a long and hectic day at work, how difficult it is for a tired person to go out to the mosque and concentrate on his prayers to Allah, the Almighty. Snuggled up in...

Does Islam Allow Wife Beating?

Women in islam

Does Islam Allow Wife Beating?

Respected scholars! Does Islam allow wife beating? Some husbands are violent and they say that the Quran allows them to beat their wives. Is there any logical explanation given regarding men being allowed to...

Good Character

Ethics in Islam

Good Character

This includes suppressing one’s anger, and being gentle and humble. Allah Most High has said: Surely, you are of tremendous nature, (The Holy Quran: 68/4) and: Those who suppress their anger, and forgive other...