Text: In the Name of Allaah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful 1. When the earth is shaken with its [final] earthquake 2. And the earth discharges its burdens 3. And man says, "What is wrong with it?" - 4. That Day, it will report its news 5. Because your Lord has inspired [i.e. commanded] it 6....... More

Anas, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that: “Three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam and asked how his worship was. When they were informed, they considered their own worship to be insignificant and said: 'Where are we in comparison to the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam when Allaah has forgiven his past and future sins?' One of t...... More

His skin's color was pale and his hair was knotted. But it was his skinny frame that made those who did not know him turn away from him in disapproval. Yet it was he who had defeated one hundred of the knights in duels, to say nothing of those whom he had slain in battle. He, may Allaah be pleased with him, was the courageous, ferocious champion at arms of whom the second Caliph 'Umar Ibnul-Khatt...... More

Training in the field of Da'wah: On the theoretical side of this step, training women to work in the field of Da'wah (call to Islam) may need to consider the following aspects: - Educational preparation through providing a good presentation of appropriate materials. - Psychological preparation by ensuring that the women callers have faith in Allaah, sincerity, hopefulness, pride in Isla...... More

When we want to teach our kids Tawheed (i.e. Islamic monotheism) should we have to read classical texts and books in this regard? No, this is not needed in the early stages of their lives because this requires long hours of attentiveness and hard work, which is difficult for children. Later in life, one can do so when their level of comprehension allows them to grasp what is being read...... More

Currencies Currencies refer to gold and silver, as well as any type of money that takes their place and similar things such as shares, bonds and checks. In the past, paper currency was not known, and people used to barter using commodities. This is a completely impractical and ineffective method in large communities. People graduated in their types of transaction until they had settled on using ...... More

When an individual pronounces the testimony: "Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadar- Rasullullaah" (I testify that there is no god worthy of worship except Allaah and I testify that Muhammad is His Messenger), believing in it and acting upon it, he experiences a noticeable change in his life. By understanding who his Lord is as well as the purpose of his creation,...... More

Islam expresses great concern for the environment. A number of verses in the Quran and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, (may Allaah exalt his mention) have addressed this issue. Islam’s solution to environmental problems lies in man’s adaptation of its guidance. Allaah has stated that He made all the material objects on earth for man’s use, not for ...... More

US President Barack Obama does have a foreign policy. It's called war. The President has not defined any real difference between his hawkish approach to international issues and that of his predecessor, former US President George W. Bush. Where's the change we can believe in? Bush left a legacy of two wars, neither of which was ever explained or justified. Obama has merely picked up the sword t...... More

The ideal Muslim character is distinct and balanced. The Muslim is the embodiment of the teachings of the Quran and the ‘Sunnah’ (sayings, actions and the approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam). He follows the teachings of the Book of Allaah (i.e. Quran) and the example of the Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, in all affairs, relations, and situa...... More