Islam: The Meaning of Submission and Peace The word Islam means voluntary “Submission” or “Surrender” to the Will of God. It derives from the root word “salam,” meaning peace. In…
The structure with the silver/grey dome at the front of Masjid al-Aqsa is known as Masjid al-Qibly as it is located nearest to the Qiblah, the direction of…
Masjid Quba (Arabic: مسجد قباء) is where the Prophet (ﷺ), accompanied by Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه), first stayed in Madinah after emigrating from Makkah. They arrived on Monday…
Kuwaiti writer Abdullah JarAllah has passed away. He authored these poignant words: I will not worry about my death or my body, for my Muslim brothers will take…
by Raiiq Ridwan Allah mentions the stories of various Prophets and their nations in the Quran. Some Prophets were just sent with clear speech such as Nuh alayhi salam….
Dhahaba adh-Dhama’ wabtallatil-urooq wa thabatal-ajr inshaa’Allah. Thirst is gone, the veins are wet, and the reward is confirmed by the will of God. During the time of breaking…
1. Cutting Nails Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be satisfied with him) reported that ‘Five are the demonstrations of fitra (normal slant): Circumcision Evacuating the hair underneath the navel…