Islam, the Quran & Muhammed

Sawm literally means ‘abstinence’ - and in the Islamic sense - Sawm is to abstain from food, drink and marital sex - from dawn till sunset - in the Islamic month of Ramadan. The ultimate reason Muslims fast in the month of Ramadan, is to attain Taqwa. And Taqwa, is to become aware of your conscience

Amongst Abraham's tests, the loss of his wife, Hagar, is one that is given no parallel in the Quran, in contrast to the differing biblical stories. Only the hadith literature addresses this story and adequately enhances our knowledge of what happened long ago. This account forms a single narrative.

Allah sent many prophets in the world to preach Islam and Muhammad (PBUH) is the last one. Muslims love their prophet Muhammad more than everything.

Zakat is both charity and tax. Zakat is considered charity - when paid voluntarily, without specifying an amount. But Zakat is also a tax - if a specific amount is a requested by the State. Zakat was initially a voluntary contribution, that eventually became an obligatory duty.

Before we explore the benefits of reading Surah Muzammil, it is necessary to understand the meaning and context of this Surah. In this section, we shall look at a simple explanation of the Surah including the history, origin and what some of the...

1. Surah Mulk will be your Companion in the Grave 2. Surah Mulk Protects the reciter and saves a person from the punishment of Allah 3. Surah Mulk Intercedes for your Forgiveness Now that we know the amazing benefits of Surah Mulk, we cannot...

Pondering on the Islamic declaration of faith

A muslimah cannot fast or pray during menstruation so how can she make the best of Ramadan? Read this article and find out.

One of the most popular and widely read book on the planet according to reliable sources is the Nobel Qur'an, whose very genesis and origin is claimed to be from an all-mighty God – Allah. Non-Muslims and atheists are quick in placing a...

Salat / Salah is the Second Pillar of Islam and is therefore a cornerstone of a Muslims life. Salat / Salah is a set of five daily rituals and is mandatory upon all Muslims.

The Shahadah is the first pillar of Islam and is ones declaration, intention and proclamation to join or be a part of the Islamic faith. The Shahadah serves both a religious and political purpose.

What is the trend these days? Gadgets, No!, Clothes? No, Singer or Actor? No. the new fad and trend is Conversion To Muslim. Lets look at this fad. The Muslim Fad

Who are Ahle bait (Bayt) according to sunni belief as mentioned in Quran and Hadatih. Names of Ahle Bait (Bayt) include, parents, wives, sons, daughters, grandsons, Hazrat Ali and people of his clan

A brief overview of the etiquettes of the wedding night and about what is permissible and forbidden for a husband and wife in Islam.

This article briefly explains about the the teachings of Islam about full solar and lunar eclipses. Islam denies superstitions about eclipse. When the next eclipse occur. Eclipse in Science & Islam

Zakat is a religious obligation upon every Muslim having the necessary worth, and should be paid to the beneficiary (Muslims) defined in the Quran. Whereas Tax is a legal obligation upon every citizen

There is much debate on whether smoking is forbidden in Islam. Discover what the Qur'an, hadiths, Islamic law, and scholars' opinions say regarding the use of tobacco products.

Islam teaches the voluntary giving of Zakat, Sadqat and Khairaat to the needy and the poor. All of these are different forms of charity having their own context, beneficiaries, purpose and quantity.

Learn more about the five obligations that is required of every Muslim.

Learn more about fasting in the six days of Shawwal and the virtues of it.

Reciting the shahada is the first step to being a Muslim, but do you really know what reciting the shahada means? Learn more about what the conditions of the shahada entail.

Learn about the importance of waking up for Fajr prayer and consider these tips for waking up on time to pray.

Wudu is a state of purification; purifying oneself from sin. Learn more about the steps of wudu and what will nullify your wudu.

A simple explanation of the oneness of Allah (God), which in Islam is referred to as tawheed.

Why did Muhammad make the journey from Makkah to Madinah? What were the factors pushing out of the holy city and why was a new life in Madinah so appealing?

Although Islam and Judaism may seem like completely different religions, when examined closely, they have very similar roots.

In 2004, the tsunami disaster that struck 15 countries, the number of victims is estimated at 230,000 people. There is a miracle, which is about 27 mosques still standing strong.

Prophecies are often interpreted in literal terms rendering them irrational. The true symbolic meanings are even more powerful such as with these end-times prophecies which have already come to pass.

A hub debating whether or not the Qu'ran supports or rejects evolution. More correctly, whether Islam and evolution are compatible.

Islamic miracles - The rock in sajdah position, splitting of the moon, the tree in prayer position; these are all miracles of Islam. See more Islamic miracles pictures in this article...

Learn the benefits of reading Surah Yaseen everyday and let it motivate you to read and memorize this blessed Surah for more rewards in your life.

Tips to Memorize Ayahs from the Quran get yourself a copy of the Quran, you should familiarise yourself with the format of the Quran and initially start reading it. If you already know Arabic then great go ahead and read the Quran once completely and then you can look to start your Ayah (Verse) memorization, otherwise use the transliteration to learn how each word is pronounced. I also recommend you join a Quran study circle at any local Islamic Centre or Masjid (Mosque),to gin some understand

Proper teaching always comes from parents not from any imam or video or books. Islam emphasizes on the fact that it is the parents responsibility to teach their children about Islam.

Most beautiful mosques in the world pictures and wallpapers

Al Noor Mosque is the famous mosque of Sharjah built by the order of the wife of ruler of Sharjah.It is famous for its architectural design, which is influenced by the classical Turkish architecture

Backbiting or talking bad about someone behind his back is a human habit. However, do you know it is considered a sin in Islam? Here is a small story that can help you to get rid of this habit.

The shortest distance between a problem and its solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to Allah can stand up to anything. Make dua and leave rest to allah.

What happens after we die? What happens in the grave? What do Muslims believe about the hereafter? Will there be punishment in the grave? Allah said, 'every soul will taste death'

Islam has pagan roots and there are many pagan rituals in Islamic worship. The Kaaba, Qur'an and times of worship are of pagan origin, supposedly forbidden in Mecca and its precincts.

This article takes a brief and simple look at some of the basic ideas included in Islam. It is a collection of notes I have made in my studies.

What the Quran says about death:- The one of the beforehand challenges faced by Islam was misconception about death in the anncient Arabs. Briefly speaking, infedals beieved that there was not life after death. So the Quran speaks on the subject...

In Islam it is advised if you have sinned and only you know it, keep it to yourself and not share it with another soul, not even your closest of friends, because if Allah wills He may forgive you.

The sun will rise from the West. The final hour will not begin until the sun rises from its point of setting. When the sun rises from the West and the people see that, they will all believe.

When will the world end? Does anyone know? NO. ONLY Allah knows. In Islam Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has mentioned the major and minor signs, which we explore in this article.

This is a fascinating subject where we look into the existence of Jinn who live with and around human beings on Earth. Did you know that Jinns live with us in our homes? Find out more here...

Hazrat Muhammad (Sm) is the last prophet of Allah and the leader of all prophets. He is the greatest of men and teachers ever born earth. There is none like him. He is the embodiment of all that is good, pure and noble. Before his birth Arabian was...

What is Itikaf, Matters relating Itikaf in Ramadan, Why Itikaf in Ramadan, Rulings about Itikaf, Benefits of Itikaf

Do you believe in the existence of soul, angel and genie ? Some people, like the atheists do not believe in the unseen creatures for they are not seen physically by human vision. But, every one can not deny the signs of their living around us. I...