Say, ''If you love Allah then follow me, Allah will then love you and forgive your sins. Allah is most forgiving most merciful. 
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Friday Sunnah Practices
Jummah salah is obligatory on all free men that are sane, healthy and mature. It has been established from the Quran, Hadith and the consensus of the ummah. Allah Ta’ala says in the Quran: “O you who believe! When the call for Jummah salah is made, hasten towards the remembrance of Allah Ta’ala and leave all …
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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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Reflections on Eid
Eid is a day of joy, happiness and smiles all around. The young, the elderly, men and women all have a smile on their faces. But is Eid just this or is there more to it? Islam always teaches a lesson or two through each and everything and Eid is no different. Islamic teachings …
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Importance of Fajr Prayer
“Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and (also establish) the (recitation of the) Qur’an of dawn (the prayer of Dawn). Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.” (17:78) Ring Ring, Ring Ring… Alarm bells ringing away, I snuggle further into the comfort …
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Compatibility in marriage
A major human need is the need to marry. The human nature craves and needs a ‘life-long friend’; someone sincere, who will be there by their side through good and bad. When Allah created Adam AS, He placed him in Jannah; surrounded by all types of luxuries, but this was not quite enough. Allah created, …
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ISTIĤSÂN
Introduction Istiĥsân is an essential part of Islamic jurisprudence and undeniably of many other areas of human knowledge.[1] It is clear from various proofs that the companions were not literalists in the strict sense that they would seek an authority from the Qur’ân and Sunnah for every verdict they issued. Rather, their rulings were based …
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The Wudhu of an Injured person
When the one performing ablution bleeds, becomes wounded, or a limb of his is broken, and he ties it with a cloth or splint, and does not have the ability to wash the limb or wipe over the limb, then wiping over majority of what he has tied the limb with is necessary. And …
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Marriage contracts and second marriages!
An important issue within marriage is related to the conditions within the contract. A contract is an agreement between two parties that the law will enforce. The central part of the contract is that of agreement made voluntarily between the two parties to the contract. Islamically, both the parties can insert clauses and conditions within …
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Can one be both feminist and a Muslim?
Introduction In the following essay, the question “can one be both a feminist and a Muslim”? Will be discussed and answered. For simplicity’s sake, the question will be broken down and answered in a systematic way. Firstly, the term “feminist” will be defined. Secondly, a detailed explanation will be given of Islam’s stance on feminism …
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Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (May Allah be pleased with him)
Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) was the first free man to accept Islam after the prophet Muhammed received his first revelation in Makkah. During the life of the prophet, Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) was the closest of the companions to him. Amr ibn al-Aas (May Allah be …
