Our Pamphlets

68. Water or Coke

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Water or Coca Cola (fondly known as - Coke...)? We all know that water is important but I've never seen it Written like this before. This does give you something to think about !

69. Marriage

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1. The Author's introduction
2. Kindness toward you wife when you wish to enter into her
3. Placing your hand on your wife's head and praying for her
4. The praying of husband and wife together
5. What to say at the time of making love
6. How he should come to her

70. learn Arabic

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71. Janazah (funeral) Prayer Guide

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Almost every day we hear of the death of someone, yet most people ignore the fact that one day they will die too, they go on with their life as if nothing has happened feeling that their time has not yet come for them to die.

Allah says in the Quran: " Everyone shall taste death. And only on the day of resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the fire and admitted to paradise, this person is indeed successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception:" (Quran 3:185), " Every soul shall have the taste of death " (Quran 29:57).

72. Merit of the Duha (Forenoon) Prayer

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Duha prayer is a sunnah prayer, it is from 2 to 8 rakah

1139. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My Khalil (the Messenger of Allah (PBUH)) directed me to fast three days of each month, and to observe two Rak`ah Duha (optional prayer) at forenoon, and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

73. Seeking Knowledge

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We come to this life without any kind of knowledge but with the ability to learn. The source of all knowledge is Allah, the Most High, Who said in the Qur’an: “And Allah has extracted you from the wombs of your mothers not knowing a thing, and He made for you hearing and vision and hearts [i.e., intellect] that perhaps you would be grateful.” (16:78)

74. Beauty tips 4 Sisters

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My dear sisters in Islam, Assalamu Alaikum w.w.
please take a look at this advice, so that you can stay attractive and beautiful for the rest of your life.
1- To beautify your eyes, lower your gaze towards strange men, this
will make your eyes pure and shiny.

75. Eid's Prayer and etiquettes

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“Eid” is an Arabic word referring to something habitual that returns and is repeated. Eids or festivals are symbols to be found in every nation, including those that are based on revealed scriptures and those that are idolatrous, as well as others, because celebrating festivals is something that is an instinctive part of human nature. All people like to have special occasions to celebrate, where they can come together and express their joy and happiness.

76. First Dialogue Between Muslim and Christian

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They were hundred in all, 83 men and 17 women to be exact. They left Makkah in under the light of stars, traveled all the way upto port on their feet, caught boats and reached ‘Abyssinia’ where they were greeted by their brothers and sisters, who earlier migrated and seek asylum, which was granted by kind and just Christian king, "Negus".

77. Malcolm X

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The following is Malcolm X's (al-Hajj, Malik al-Shabazz) who embraced Islam and sent a letter to his assistants in Harlem during his pilgrimage to Makkah in April of 1964:

Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and overwhelming spirit of true brotherhood as is practiced by people of all colors and races here in this ancient holy land, the home of Abraham,Muhammad and all the other Prophets of the holy scriptures. For the past week, I have been utterly speechless and spellbound by the graciousness I see displayed all around me by people of all colors.

78. Names and Muslim naming system And Arabic names

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Old Arabic names are based on a very sophisticated naming system: most Arabs do not simply have first/middle/last names, but a full chain of names. This system is in use throughout Arab world. Due to the importance of the Arabic language in Islam, a large majority of the world's Muslims use Arabic first names (ism), but it is not common outside the Arab world to employ the full naming conventions described below.

79. Rulings of Udhiyah (Sacrifice)

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Udhiyah is one of the great rituals of Islam, in which we remember the Unity of Allah, His blessings upon us and the obedience of our father prophet Ibrahim to his Lord, and in this act of udhiyah there is much goodness and blessing. So the Muslim must pay attention to its great importance.

Udhiyah refers to the animal (camel, cattle or sheep) that is sacrificed as an act of worship to Allah, in the country in which the person offering the sacrifice lives, during the period from after the Eid prayer on the 10^th of thul-Hijjah until the 13^th day of thul-Hijjah, with the intention of offering sacrifice to Allah.

80. The Alcohol & Drug Abuse

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Alcohol, Wine or Liquor, all known as Khamr "Khamr is what befogs the mind." any substance which has the effect of befogging or clouding the mind, impairing its faculties of thought, perception, and discernment is prohibited by Allah and His Messenger (peace be on him) until the Day of Resurrection.

81. The Preservation of the Qur’an and Hadeeth

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From its inception during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Islamic doctrine was documented simultaneously and given priority to the preservation of the scripture. As a result, one of the earliest expressions of religiosity focused on studying, reciting, and writing down the scripture. When Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) died, the preservation of the scripture was also a conscious concern among his companions and successors. Early historical sources refer to immediate efforts undertaken by successors of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to collect the chapters of the Qur’an, which were written down by His various companions. And this preservation and protection is the promise of God towards His last religion and guidance of people. Allah said in the Quran:

82. The Life Of The Last Prophet

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THE BIRTH of the Prophet of Islam, peace and blessings be upon him, and the dawn of his prophet hood was not the birth of a Prophet alone, nor was it the rise of a new nation, nor yet the beginning of a new era. It was the genesis of a new world which was destined to last till the end of time when all shall be returned to their Lord and Master. The influence of Muhammad’s prophet hood is visible in everything that the world now contains the beliefs and the patterns of thought, culture and civilization, the morals and modes of living, the knowledge and learning, in short, all spheres of human Endeavour.

83. The Truth of Shirck (Ploytheism)

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What is shirck (polytheism)?

Shirck (Polytheism) is to worship other than Almighty Allah (God), which is a very major mistake to leave the Creator and worship creation.

Belief in the existence of many gods, unfortunately, it has been widespread in human cultures, past and present, and has taken many forms. Natural forces and objects—celestial, atmospheric, and earthly (such as stars, stones, people, rain, mountains, and fire)—have often been identified with divinities.

84. Dreams

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Dreams are broken into three parts according to the Hadeeth:

Ru'yaa - good visions (dreams)
Hulum - bad dreams
Dreams from one's self

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing be upon Him) said, "There are three types of dreams: a righteous dream which is glad tidings from Allah, the dream which causes sadness is from Satan (the devil), and a dream from the ramblings of the mind. (Related by Muslim)

86. Secrets of Remedy by Dates

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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave a special attention for Dates as part of the believer’s diet especially during the Holy month of Ramadan. Allah Almighty mentioned Palm trees many times in the Quran, and made it one of the types of food in Paradise, So what are the secrets of this great nutriment? Is it possible to think of using dates as remedy for some diseases? What do scientists of today say about dates?

87. Love According To Islam

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"Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory?"

Abu Hurayrah relates that the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: Allah will say on the Day of Judgment: 'Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory? Today, - on a day when there is no shade but mine I shall shade them with My shade.‌ (Sahih Muslim - 2566)

Love is among the most exalted of human feelings. When this love is focused on Allah and forms the basis for our interpersonal relationships, many problems are transcended, and great fruits are harvested for society as a whole. The Quran and Sunnah often speak about the noble status of those whom Allah graces to possess such love.

88. Why Pork and Blood are Forbidden in Islam

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Islam is the religion of safety, it saves people from what ever hurts or makes them ill, Allah is the Creator of all things and He is the All-knowing of every thing, He has created things for reasons, we may know some of them and we may not, but we believe that Allah is the merciful and guardian, He created things and to test us with and distinguish the people who obey His orders or not. The prohibition of the pork was mentioned in the Holy Qur'an's verses in four points.

89. Siwaak --- The Forgotten Sunnah

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Firs thing we must keep always in mind that Muslims must be always clean all over their bodies including the mouth which is the entrance to their bodies, Alhamdulillaah, we all understand the importance of oral hygiene. Science in the twentieth century has shown us the link between poor oral hygiene and certain diseases such as stroke, heart disease, pre-term babies, as well as general ill-health of a person.
However, while shuffling between electric/sonic toothbrushes, water picks and expensive dental treatments, we forgot that while the rest of mankind just recently discovered the toothbrush about a 100 years ago,

90. Husband and wife rights and duties

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Islam has enjoined upon the husband duties towards his wife, and vice versa, and among these duties are some which are shared by both husband and wife.

We will mention some of the texts of the Qur'aan and Hadeeth which have to do with the duties of the spouses towards one another, quoting also from the commentaries and views of the scholars.

85. Ruling of Photography in Islam

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Allah said:'' It is He who forms you in the wombs however He wills. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise'' 3:06

According to the above verse, TASWEER means forming , shaping and creation, which is prohibited, but that ruling is not applicable on photography because there is no forming, creation or shaping in photography, how ever it is applicable on painting or shaping bodies with Clay, Cement or Sand and so forth

91. Ruling regarding the 15th of Shaban and other observances

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We have some practices that we have become accustomed to and have inherited concerning some special occasions for example, making cakes and biscuits on the day of Eid al-Fitr. We also prepare meat and fruit for the night of the 27th of Rajab and the night of 15th Shaban. Furthermore, there is a specific type of sweet that we must prepare during the day of Ashura. What is the ruling of the Islamic Law concerning these things

92. The Story of Qaarun (Korah)

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Allah the Almighty says:
{Verily, Qarun (Korah) was of Musa's (Moses) people, but he behaved arrogantly towards them.
And We gave him of the treasures, that of which the keys would have been a burden to a body of strong men.
Remember when his people said to him:
"Do not exult (with riches, being ungrateful to Allah).
Verily Allah likes not those who exult (with riches, being ungrateful to Allah).
"But seek with that (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on you, the home of the Hereafter,
and forget not your portion of lawful enjoyment in this world,' and do good as Allah has been good to you,
and seek not mischief in the land.

93. The Story of the Boy and the King

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Imam Ahmad recorded from Suhayb that the Messenger of Allah said:
Among the people who came before you, there was a king who had a sorcerer, and when that sorcerer became old, he said to the king, "I have become old and my time is nearly over, so please send me a boy whom I can teach magic.'' So, he sent him a boy and the sorcerer taught him magic. Whenever the boy went to the sorcerer, he sat with a monk who was on the way and listened to his speech and admired them. So, when he went to the sorcerer, he passed by the monk and sat there with him; and on visiting the sorcerer the latter would thrash him. So, the boy complained about this to the monk. The monk said to him, "Whenever you are afraid of the sorcerer, say to him: `My people kept me busy.' And whenever you are afraid of your people, say to them: `The sorcerer kept me busy.''' So the boy carried on like that (for some time). Then a huge terrible creature appeared on the road and the people were unable to pass by. The boy said, "Today I shall know whether the sorcerer is better or the monk is better.'' So, he took a stone and said, "O Allah! If the deeds and actions of the monk are liked by You better than those of the sorcerer, then kill this creature so that the people can cross (the road).'' Then he struck it with a stone killing it and the people passed by on the road.

62. Women In society

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1. The Family . 2. Modesty . 3. Lowering the Eyes . 4. Social Behavior . 5. Beautification and Adornment . 6. Guests . 7. Public Baths and Swimming Pools . 8. Dance-Halls and Gymnasiums . 9. The Mosque

63. Al Hijab

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In the beginning, when my sister Khadijah invited me to Islam . The main obstacle on my path to light was not the sacrifices I would have to make in my eating, drinking ,and conduct. The fact that I would have to learn a completely new and sometimes confusing language even to say my prayers. The one felled-tree in my path to guidance and righteousness , was the fact that I would have to go around looking like her.

64. The Description of the prayer

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All praise is to Allah Alone, and may His peace and blessings be upon His Messenger and slave, our Prophet Muhammad r, his Family and his Companions. The objective of this concise pamphlet is to explain how Prophet Muhammad r used to perform his Salâh (prayers). I would like to present this explanation to every male and female Muslim so that they may strive to take up the Prophet’s manner in performing their Salâh (prayers) as a model for them. It was narrated by Al-Bukhari that Prophet Muhammad r said: صلوا كما رأيتموني أصلي

65. Secularism and Moral values

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MORAL values, such as honesty, trustworthiness, justice and chastity, are originally innate values which Allah planted in the hearts of mankind; then He sent His messengers with a system of life in accord with this innate disposition to affirm it.

66. Life is a Test

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Praise be to Allaah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allaah, who said:
“Allaah has shared out your attitudes among you just as He has shared out your provisions. Allaah gives worldly provision to those whom He loves and those whom He does not love, but He gives religion only to those whom He loves. So whoever is given religion, Allaah loves him…” (Narrated by Ahmad, 3490; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 714). Based on this hadeeth, you should praise Allaah a great deal for this blessing which He has bestowed upon you by enabling you to adhere to His religion. Note that trials are the nature of this world which is the world of tests and trials.

67. The Importance of Thikr

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Abu Huraira reported: Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: He who uttered these words: “La ilaha illal-lah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu-l-mulk wa lahu-l-hamd wa huwa ala kulli shai’in qadir”. (What it means). “There is none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the One, having no partner with Him, Sovereignty belongs to Him and all the praise is due to Him, and He is Potent over everything, One hundred times every day there is a reward of emancipating ten slaves for him, and there are recorded hundred vices are blotted out from his scroll, and that is a safeguard for him against the Satan on that day till evening and no one brings anything more excellent than this, except one who has done more than this (who utters these words more than one hundred times and does more good acts) and he who utters: Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Him”. one hundred times a day, his sins are obliterated even if they are equal to the extent of the foam of the ocean”. (Agreed upon).

39. Amr-bil-Maroof

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Amr-bil-Maroof

It is the most common activity in all social settings. Sometimes it is explicit: we argue for or against something. At others it is implicit: we show interest or lack of interest. More often than we realize we are engaged in persuading others or are being persuaded by them about big and small things in life. It is a very powerful force also. That is why marketers yearn for word of mouth publicity and powerful media machines long for becoming the talk of the town.

40. Barzakh - Life in the grave

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Barzakh is the stage between the worldly life and Qiyaamah. A person enters into this temporary stage from the time the soul leaves the body, to the time of resurrection. Allah says: "(In falsehood they will be) until, when death comes to one of them he says "oh my Lord send me back (to life), in order that I may work righteousness in the things I neglected" by no means! It is but a word he utters and before them is a partition (Barzakh) till the Day they are raised up". (23:99-100)

41. BEING TRUTHFUL AND LYING

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Being truthful means speaking the truth and also saying things that reflect reality. Being truthful is one of the necessities of a human society, one of the virtues of human behaviour, and brings great benefits, whilst lying is one of the major elements of corruption in human society, and the cause of the destruction of social structure and ties, one of the most evil features of bad conduct, and causes widespread harm. Hence Islam commanded truthfulness and forbade lying.

42. WHO IS ALLAAH?

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It is a known fact that every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with the Arabic term Allaah. Allaah is the personal name of the one true God. Nothing else can be called Allaah. The term has no plural or gender. This shows its uniqueness when compared with the word god which can be made plural, gods, or feminine, goddess. It is interesting to note that Allaah is the proper name of God in Aramaic, the language of Jesus and a sister language of Arabic.

43. THIS IS ISLAM

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Can we find an explanation to this great universe? Is there any convincing interpretation to the secret of existence? We realize that no family can function properly without a responsible head, that no city can prosperously exist without sound administration, and that no state can survive without a leader of some kind. We also realize that nothing comes into being on its own. Moreover, we observe that the universe exists and functions in the most orderly manner, and that it has survived for millions and millions of years. Can we, then, say that all this is accidental? Can we attribute the existence of man and the whole world to mere chance?

44. Forgiving Nature of THE Prophet (PBUH)

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One of the great qualities of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was that he never took revenge on anyone for personal reasons and always forgave even his firm enemies. His wife `A ishah reported that Allah s Messenger was not unseemly or obscene in his speech, nor was he loud-voiced in the streets, nor did he return evil for evil, but he would forgive and pardon.

45. Fortune And Misfortune

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THE Holy Qur'an says: So do not become weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if you are indeed (true) believers. If a wound (or killing) has touched you, be assured a similar wound (and killing) has touched others (disbelievers). And so are the days (good and not so good), that We give to men by turns, that Allah may test those who believe, and that He may take martyrs from among you. And Allah likes not the Zalimun (polytheists and wrongdoers) - 3: 139-140.

46. FORTUNETELLING

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There are among mankind, people who claim knowledge of the unseen and the future. They are known by various names, among them: fortune-teller, soothsayer, foreseer, augur, magician, prognosticator, oracle, astrologer, palmist, etc. Fortune-tellers use various methods and mediums from which they claim to extract their information, among them: reading tea-leaves, drawing lines, writing numbers, palm-reading, casting horoscopes, crystal ball gazing, rattling bones, throwing sticks, etc.

47. ISLAM IS PEACE AND MERCY

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Assalamu Alaikum warahmatullahi wa barakatuh, (may the peace, mercy and blessings of Allaah be upon you) is the first statement of Muslims whenever they meet.
The Qur’an is the last divine revelation and the universal message to all mankind. The noble Qur’an has a dominant role in the daily lives of Muslims. Social relations, being an important part of life, have naturally received their due place in the Islamic code of guidance which is based on the noble Qur’an, the Hadith and the prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) illustrious role model. In today’s pluralistic, multi-faith society, these Islamic teachings have assumed greater meaning and relevance.

48. ISLAMIC VIEW OF JESUS

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The Islamic view of Jesus lies between two extremes. The Jews, who rejected Jesus as a prophet of God, called him an impostor and the modern day Christians who consider him to be the Son of God and worship him as if he is the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth. Islam considers Jesus to be one of the great prophets of God. Muslims hold Jesus in very high esteem, as well as all of the prophets of God, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad to name a few. This is in conformity with the Islamic view of the oneness of God, the oneness of divine guidance, and the complementary role of the subsequent mission of God’s messengers.

49. KINDNESS TO PARENTS HANDSOME IS THAT HANDSOME DOES

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An 80 year old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45 years old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window.

The father asked his son, "What is this?" The son replied "It is a crow". After a few minutes, the father asked his son
the 2nd time, "What is this?" The son said "Father, I have just now told you" It's a crow".

50. MARY (THE MOTHER OF JESUS)

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Reflect upon the story of Mary, the great mother of Jesus Christ. The narration in Surat Maryam (one chapter from the Noble Qur’an named after her name) that discussed her affair is indeed mesmerizing. No book in the history of the world provides a more beautiful feeling about the greatness of the Virgin Mary than the Noble Qur’an, the Last Revelation of the One True God that He entrusted to His last messenger and prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Who else can provide a more beautiful narration than the only God who is most Powerful of all! He is all Aware with Complete Knowledge. Any reader, whether Muslim or Christian, with all certainty will not doubt the honor bestowed by the Almighty Creator (Allaah) to Mary - the woman that came from the descendants of prophets.

51. My journey to Islam

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Lanky, blonde, green-eyed, 33-years-old Abdur Raheem Greene appears to be a character straight out of a Hollywood movie Ben Hur. The Tanzania-born Britisher embraced Islam in 1988 and has been a Da’wah practitioner in Britain since then. He wears a look that instantly evokes comparison with the popular portrayal of the Prophet Jesus (Alaihissalaam) in the imagery of Christian Europe.

52. Preparing Ourselves for the Hereafter

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It is right for us to have fear of that day that we all have to face. That Day of Resurrection is a day of distress and deep regret. It is that long and ominous Day in which all humanity will stand before their Lord. On that day, fear will make the pregnant woman miscarry. People will be as if they are drunk but they shall not be drunk save that the severity of Allah's punishment will make them that way. On that day, fear will make the hair on the heads of small children turn gray.

53. THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER

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Almighty Allaah said “O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous. Who created you, proportioned you and balance you? In whatever form He willed has He assembled you”. (Qur’aan 82: 6-8)
The Almighty Allaah, Creator of the Heavens and Earth addresses mankind, reproaching them: What has seduced you, O man, into such a state that you neglect the One who created you in love and mercy, inducing you to disobey Him and feel secure from His punishment?, neither admitting His right upon you nor showing gratitude for the countless blessings bestowed upon you...?

54. Raising Children In An Islamic Way

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EVERY child is born on Fitrah (man's innate disposition to Monotheism), his parents make him Jewish, Christian or a fire worshiper." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim ) Allah Almighty has entrusted parents with their children. Parents bear the responsibility to raise up their children in the Islamic way. If they do that they will be blessed in this life and in the Hereafter, and if they don't, they will get bad result during their life and in the Hereafter.

55. RISK OF USURY (RIBA)

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Usury (Riba), in law, is a payment of interest, by a borrower to a lender for the use of money, gold or silver in excess of the amount fixed by the lender.
The charging of different prices or installment payments, as compared with sales for cash, does not make a transaction usurious. Service charges incurred in making the loan likewise are not usurious, unless they can be shown to be a disguise for excessive interest.

56. RULING ON LOTTERY AND GAMBLING IN ISLAM

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The lottery is a system of gambling which encourages people to spend seemingly small amounts of money either daily or weekly in the hope that they will earn great riches with ease. The logical arguments against this system are obvious. If a person spends $5 each week on the lottery, he will be spending $240.00 each year.

57. SMOKING

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When you smoke, you can become addicted to, or not able to function without nicotine. By definition: nicotine is a colorless, poisonous alkaloid, derived from the tobacco plant and used as an insecticide. It is the substance in tobacco in which smokers can become addicted. Nicotine is as habit-forming as the drugs heroin and cocaine. Over time, you may have problems with your teeth and gums; staining on your teeth, fingers, and fingernails; bad breath; and wrinkling skin. There are also other, more serious health problems caused by smoking, such as:

58. Ten Things We Waste

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1. Our Knowledge: Wasted by not taking action with it
2. Our Actions: Wasted by committing them without sincerity.
3. Our Wealth: Wasted by using on things that will not bring us ajr (reward from Allah). We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things which have no benefit in this life or in akhirah (hereafter).

59. The Blessings Of Bismillah

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BISMILLAHI ARRAHMANI ARRAHEEM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH , Allah is the creator of every thing and with His name we must start every thing we do
(1) Allah which is His personal name indicating that all projects can only be initiated by the will and wish of Allah.
(2) Arrahmaan (the main source of mercy ) that all creatures take their mercy from Him, which is also His attributive name indicating that only Allah can keep things intact and existent (guarding against destruction).

60. THE CREATOR

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A simple look at the world around us is all it takes to understand what many never take time to reflect upon. The details of this awesome universe we live in explicitly prove the presence of a magnificent and unequalled author.

61. CONCEPT OF WORSHIP IN ISLAM

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The concept of worship in Islam is misunderstood by many people including some Muslims. Worship is commonly taken to mean performing ritualistic acts such as prayers, fasting, charity, etc. This limited understanding of worship is only one part of the meaning of worship in Islam. That is why the traditional definition of worship in Islam is a comprehensive definition that includes almost everything in any individual’s activities.

31. Who Will Enter Paradise

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My Dear Reader:
First and foremost, I want to remind you that Allah created Paradise and Hellfire, and divided people into believers and disbelievers.
And, He will give paradise to the one who obeys Him, and He will give the Hellfire to the one who disobeys Him.

32. Modesty

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Modesty is a virtue which Islam demands of Muslim men and women. The most powerful verses commanding the believers to be modest occur in Surah al-Nur and begin with the words:
Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well aware of what they do.

33. Dance-Halls and Gymnasiums

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Places in which men and women dance together are totally at odds with the ethos of Muslim society and the Shari'ah does not tolerate the participation of Muslim men and women in this activity because it may so easily prove the first step towards greater evils such as adultery and fornication.

34. The mosque

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The Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) granted permission to Muslim women to attend the mosque and pray standing behind the rows of men. He even advised the Companions: "Do not prevent the female servants of Allah from going to the mosque." And husbands were specifically told by him: "When your womenfolk ask you for permission to attend the mosque, do not prevent them."

35. Celebrating the night of al-Israa. and al-Mi'raaj

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All praise is for Allaah; and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon the Messenger of Allaah, his family and his companions.
There is no doubt that the incident of al-Israa. and al-Mi'raaj is (from) among the great signs of Allaah, indicating the truthfulness of His Messenger, Muhammad (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), and the greatness of his position with Allaah. It is also among the evidences showing the ability of Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and it is proof that Allaah is above all His creation. Allaah has said:

36. A PRECIOUS GIFT

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All praise belongs to Allah, we praise Him, we seek His help, and His forgiveness. Whosoever Allah guides is a truly guided one and whosoever Allah leaves astray no one can show him guidance.

Here's a story, an experience of a young Muslimah, which is quite interesting and worth reading:

37. ADULTERY AND HOMOSEXUALITY

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Any married or single person who cohabits or has sexual intercourse with another person who is not his or her spouse has committed adultery, which is a crime in most of the religions, including Islam, the last message sent down from God to protect Humanity from all evil acts.

38. Alternative Medicines : The Miracle of Honey

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More than 1,400 years ago Allah and His messenger sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), told us that honey can heal a variety of medicical problems.

21. What Does Wahhaabee Mean?

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It is the habit of the people that they label as "Wahhaabee" every one who opposes their customs, beliefs and innovations, even if these beliefs are corrupt, in opposition to the Noble Qur'aan, the authentic narrations of the Prophet (Sallaa Allaahu 'alaihi wa Sallam) and especially if they call to Tawheed and supplicating to Allaah alone.

18. Ruling on Music, Singing and Dancing

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Singing is the use of the human voice to produce Music and to say poetry or certain words to attract people, it increases love of opposite sex and mostly drags to fornication, it hurts the faith of the Muslim and lessens love of the Quran, it grows hypocrisy in hearts, and it is the Quran of Satan (shaitan)

19. Why are we not able to wake up for Fajr?

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One of the ill-seeming phenomena and most serious precedents boding impending danger and punishment, giving reason to fear and calling for most urgent consideration on our part requiring
immediate investigation into its causes and treatment of its symptoms is the fact that a growing number of observers of prayer deliberately shun Fajr prayer in congregation and only perform it at times other than its lawful time.

20. Prophet Mohammed

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(Peace Be Upon Him) Last Sermon:
This Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah
10 A.H in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat
"O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don't know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.

22. The Marriage Contract

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Definition of some important fiqh terms including arkaan, shuroot, sahih, baatil and faasid.
The different conditions and/or prerequisites needed for a marriage contract to be considered valid, enforceable and binding.
In particular, the importance of the guardian (wali), witnesses (shuhood) and the dowry (mahr).
General concepts concerning conditions or stipulations in any type of contract and the ruling regarding adding such stipulations into a marriage contract in particular.
The ramifications and effect on the contract when certain conditions are not properly met.

23. Divorce from an Islamic perspective

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The missionary and orientalist invasion of the previous age focused its attack on two issues that were meant to criticize the Islamic attitude concerning women. These issues were divorce and polygamy. The reality is that Islam is proud of housing these two social solutions which are usually considered, by those who are short sighted, to be problems.

24. Lowering The Eyes

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Islam requires its male and female adherents to avoid illicit sexual relations at all costs. Because the desire to have sexual relationships originates with the look that one person gives another, Islam prohibits a person from casting amorous glances towards another. This is the principle of ghadd al-basar (lowering the eyes). Since it is impossible for people to have their eyes fixed constantly to the ground and inconceivable that a man will never see a woman or a woman will never see a man, Islam absolves from blame the first chance look, but prohibits one from casting a second look or continuing to stare at a face which one finds attractive at first sight.

25. Bidah - Its Meaning, Aspects, Dangers, and the Solution

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The religion of Islam, the religion of Muslims, is based on only one teaching. In other words there is only one 'true' Islam. There is no such thing as different versions of Islam or different types or classes of the religion. The true path is only one way which lies under the shade of the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the understanding of the Companions.

26. Social Behavior

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The Shari'ah has placed restrictions on men meeting strange women privately. Similarly no man other than her husband is allowed to touch any part of a woman's body. The following traditions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) are worth noting in this connection:
"Beware that you do not call on women who are alone," said the Messenger of Allah. One of the Companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah, what about the younger or the elder brother of the husband?" The Prophet replied, "He is death."

27. Beautification and Adornment

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The Qur'an lays down the code of conduct for women in the following words:
And play your role by being in your houses and do not keep exhibiting your beauty and decorations like what used to happen in the Jahiliyyah period (before Islam). (33:33)

28. Receiving guests

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Very often, a man may receive male visitors and guests in his house. In such a situation the question may arise whether the wife of the host can come forward to serve food and drink to them. If a woman's husband is not present when his guests arrive, she should not serve them. However, if her husband is present and the guests are known friends, relatives and well-wishers, a woman may come forward to serve them with food and drink provided that she is properly dressed and her manners, movements and method of talking are such that they are not likely to encourage evil in them or arouse their passions and thereby become a source of fitnah (mischief).

30. The Family

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The family in Islam is a unit in which a man and woman unite to share life together according to the rules and regulations laid down by the Shari'ah. They become as close to each other as a garment is to the body. The husband's honour becomes an integral part of his wife's honour, and vice versa. They share each other's prosperity and adversity. Thus in Islam the bridal couple are united as husband and wife in the presence of witnesses seeking Allah's blessings to increase in mutual love and compassion and agreeing to care for each other in sickness and adversity. This fundamental principle of Islamic marriage, understood and observed by the spouses, is the basis of the

16. ALL ABOUT MENSTRUATION

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Is it permissible to read Quran while a women is having mensus (periods)?

Praise be to Allaah.

This is one of the issues on which the scholars, may Allaah have mercy on them, differed.

The majority of fuqahaa’ say that it is haraam for a woman to recite Qur’aan during her period, until she is taahir (pure) again. The only exceptions they make is in the case of dhikr (remembrance of Allaah) and phrases that are not intended as tilaawah (recitation), such as saying “Bismillaahi’r-Rahmaani’r-Raheem” or “Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon”, or other phrases from the Qur’aan which are repeated as general du’aa’s.

17. A Quick preparation for RAMADAAN‏

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1.	Start reading Quran daily after Salat al-Fajr.
2.	Spend some time listening to recitations from the Quran.
3.	Train yourself to go bed early so that you can wake up far Salat al-Fajr.
4.	Keep yourself in a state of Wudu (Ablution) most of the time.
5.	Evaluate yourself daily before going bed.
6.	Thank Allah for good deeds, and repent to Him for your mistakes and sins.
7.	Start giving Sadaqah daily, no matter how little. Make it a habit like eating and drinking.

29. Public Baths and Swimming Pools

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11. Journey of the soul after death

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12. The True Love for the Messenger of Allaah

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With the despicable portrayal of the Prophet Mohammad (sall-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by some evil Danish journalists, then other than them, it becomes necessary to explain to the Muslims who are numb, or unhurt by this attack on the Messenger of Allaah (sall-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) exactly how they should be feeling. I hope the information below will be of some benefit to all.

13. Sayings Of The the 4 Imams Regarding Following The Sunnah

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14. Bible Compared to Quran

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15. Facts on honey and cinnamon

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03. meaning of la ilaha illa Allah

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This is a short treatise about the meaning of our testimony when we say “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”. We wish to distribute it among the people because there is a dire need for such information to be made available. Many Muslims, not to mention non-Muslims, are ignorant of what this testimony really means. Many Muslims fall into what contradicts or even invalidates this testimony.

04. Miraculous medicinal uses of Zamzam

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It was the earnest need of the child that mother of Ismail Nabi ran in search of water in the vicinity of Makkah. Under divine instruction, Jibreel (A.S.), struck the site of the land with his heels, and perpetual source of healing Zamzam was discovered. Zamzam was considered sacred earlier to Islam amongst Jews as well as Christians too. Afterwards, due to the religious bigotry they ignored it. It has simultaneously three abilities

05. Prohibited actions(Muharamat)

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Praise be to Allaah; we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our evil deeds. Whomever Allaah guides will never be led astray, and whomever Allaah leaves astray, no-one will guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah Alone, with no partners or associates, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Slave and Messenger.

06. BeforeNicea

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Whilst seeking the truth, the honest investigator wants facts and this short work is intended for the sincere few who seek to know the original belief of the people that followed the teachings of Jesus, peace be upon him.

07. Women in the Quran and the Sunnah

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In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct. The Qur'an says:

And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women. (2:226)

08. Human Rights

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WHEREAS the age-old human aspiration for a just world order wherein people could live, develop and prosper in an environment free from fear, oppression, exploitation and deprivation, remains largely unfulfilled;
WHEREAS the Divine Mercy unto mankind reflected in its having been endowed with super-abundant economic sustenance is being wasted, or unfairly or unjustly withheld from the inhabitants of the earth;
WHEREAS Allah (God) has given mankind through His revelations in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah of His Blessed Prophet Muhammad an abiding legal and moral framework within which to establish and regulate human institutions and relationships;

09. Me and My Father

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· وأنا عمري 4 أعوام : أبي هو الأفضل

When I was 4 Yrs Old : My father is THE BEST

· وأنا عمري 6 أعوام : أبي يعرف كل الناس

When I was 6 Yrs Old : My father seems to know everyone

10. A True Love Story

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She was one of the noblest women around, coming from a very prominent family. She was also quite beautiful and the holder of a considerable amount of wealth, being a prominent businesswoman. To marry her would have been a great feat for any man, and indeed, quite a few of the most prominent and wealthy men in society had asked for her hand. Yet, she rejected them all; already being a widow, she had lost the desire to marry again.

02. THIS IS ISLAM

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01. IMAAN

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IMAAN

THE SIX PILLARS OF IMAN

Just as Islam has five pillars (please recall the definitions of Islam and Pillar), so Imaan (please recall the definition of Imaan in all of its three necessary components) also has six pillars, taught to us by the Prophet (sas). These pillars are:

Belief in Allah;

Belief in the angels;

Belief in the revealed books;

Belief in the commissioned Messengers (peace be upon them).

Belief in the resurrection and the events of Qiyama.

Belief in the predestination by Allah of all things, both the (seemingly) good and the (seemingly) bad.