O you who have Imaan! Sincerely repent to Allah. 
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Advice on Learning Dīn
To learn dīn and to teach your children is farḍ ‘ayn, whether that is through a book or through accompanying someone.
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WHAT TYPE OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE DĪN SHOULD WE ACT UPON?
Muslims of the whole world agree on the principal teachings. Hence, to consider Dīn (Islam) to be differed upon and giving weight to differences, and then excommunicating Muslims on that basis, falls under misguidance…
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Verses From the Qur’an Against Genocide
These verses were selected to be recited at a genocide awareness event, remembering those people who lost their lives in various acts of genocide. The verses are being presented hereunder along with translation for the benefit of everyone. Download PDF Slides أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم I seek refuge in Allah (God) from …
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A Muslim’s Social Responsibility to Help People Locally
There is no doubt in the fact that Islam guides in all phases and facets of a human’s life because Islam is a comprehensive religion. This is why Allah, the Almighty, mentions in the Qur’ān: “Today, I have perfected your religion for you.” (5:3) This bears witness to the fact that Islam is …
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Etiquettes of eating and drinking (Part 2)
8. To eat as a group. Once the companions of the Prophet Peace be upon him said to him ‘O messenger of Allah! When we eat we do not feel satisfied’ so he replied ‘perhaps you eat individually?’ ‘Yes’ they replied. So he said ‘Eat together and say the name of Allah when eating …
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The Role of a Mosque
It is of paramount importance to understand the true role of a Mosque in society. Many have a misconception and a very narrow understanding regarding a Mosque, and assume that it is merely a place of five time daily prayers and a place that provides Islamic education for the youth. The Qur’ān explains the …
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The Best of Both Worlds: A Comprehensive Supplication
If you were promised a guaranteed accepted Du’a what would it be? Allah says about the Du’a of some people during Hajj in ‘Arafa on the day of ‘Arafa (the most important day of Hajj when supplications are accepted): “There are some who pray, ‘Our Lord, give us in this world’, but will have no …
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The perfection of one’s Islam
It is reported from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), He Said: The messenger of Allah Said ﷺ: From the perfection of one’s Islam, is his leaving that which does not concern him. Narated by Tirmidhi عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال :قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم …
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A Description of what seems similar to Judaism and what seems different in the presentation of Islam
One of my esteemed teachers once stated that the closest religion to Islam in this day and age is Judaism. This statement has been at the back of my mind for a long time, probing me to research its accuracy. Finally, I got the chance to do a bit of research in this regard and …
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Etiquettes of eating and drinking (Part 1)
Islam has taught us how to conduct ourselves in all aspects of our lives. Be it celebrating the birth of a child, grieving the death of a loved one or praying Islam has taught us the correct way of doing things, the way which is pleasing to Allah. We eat food to nourish our …
