Islamic Culture
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Spread Hope and Tawakul Not Just Despair
Every few minutes of the day, on our TV, smartphones and via the internet, we receive the latest news and videos of atrocities facing our Ummah ... -
Virtues of the Month of Muharram
The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds many virtues. Fasting, charity and prayer hold additional values. -
Starting Ramadan with a Clean Slate
As Ramadan begins, many Muslims review the best and worst moments of their lives. Ramadan often signifies a clean slate by trying to overcome our shortcomings ... -
“The Prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves.” (33:6)
By Ahmad Abu Hayyan For those that have a hatred for Islam and the Muslim world, the rawest nerve to hit is attacking our Beloved Messenger ... -
The Significance of Rabi’ul-Awwal
The month of Rabiul Awwal is for many Muslims a time of celebration. Although the exact date of the last and final Prophet’s ﷺ birth is ... -
Q&A-The Nature of Bid’ah
Question: During one of our meetings, we discussed the word “Bid’ah.” Some of us said that it refers to everything that contravenes the command of The ... -
The Farewell Hajj and Return to the West
There is an unfortunate reality for the Muslim Ummah, especially in the West, where many return from the momentus journey of the Hajj and performing its ... -
The Day of Arafat: Forgiveness & Leadership
When we imagine the millions of white specks scattered around the vast mountainous landscapes of Arafat we seek Allah’s (ﷻ) forgiveness thinking of the renewal of ... -
Pragmatic Moon Sighting
The signs of decline are today apparent in the pragmatic approach to deriving rulings for actions that Muslims are due to undertake. Often it appears as ... -
The Obligatory Conditions for a Khilafah
In recent weeks politicians and world media have been discussing the potential establishment of a new Caliphate (Khilafah) in Iraq linking this to the “Sunni insurgency” ... -
All that agrees with Islaam and does not oppose Islaam all represent rulings of Kufr and they are not from the Ahkaam of Islaam
O Muslims: All that agrees with Islaam and does not oppose Islaam all represent rulings of Kufr and they are not from the Ahkaam of Islaam ... -
In Pursuit of Happiness
“There is a paradox at the heart of our lives. Most people want more income and strive for it. Yet as Western societies have got richer, ... -
How Dare They Even Suggest That Political Islam Has Failed
Today more than ever the discussion about Islam’s role in politics has increased dramatically. We have witnessed a Muslim Brotherhood president in Egypt, who was overthrown ... -
Does the ‘Big Bang breakthrough’ Challenge Belief in God?
On March 17th, researchers announced the potential discovery of a long-predicted twist in light from the big bang that represents the first image of ripples in ... -
Concepts from Uloom al Quran (Sciences of the Qur’an)
Meaning of the word ‘Qur’an.’ The most popular opinion regarding the linguistic meaning of the word ‘Qur’an’ and that held by at-Tabari is that the word ... -
Isolate, Integrate or Engage during Christmas
This can be an important time for the Muslims to engage about Islam’s position on Isaa, the message and mission of Prophet (saw) in a clear, ... -
Merits of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
The First Ten Days Allah(swt) swears an oath by 10 days, and swearing an oath by something is indicative of its importance and great benefit. Allah ... -
Eid Mubarak to you on this most blessed day of Eid ul Fitr
In the name of Allah Al Rahman Al Raheem Peace and Blessings on Allah’s beloved Messenger Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Laa ilaha illa Allah. ... -
Companions of the Prophet
The Sahaba’s were not an ordinary group of people; they were an extraordinary group of people. Individual as well as collective stories can be found of ... -
The Sublime Day of Arafat and its Merits
Another Opportunity to Gain Closeness to Allah (swt) and Forgives of Sins On the 2nd day of Hajj, the 9th Dhul Hijjah, The Day of Arafat, ... -
What the Qur’an says about Unity of the Muslim Ummah
What the Qur’an says about Unity of the Muslim Ummah [PDF]
