Islam – Questions and Answers

The difference between a Nabi (Prophet) and a Rasool (Messenger) is an important distinction in Islamic theology. Both are chosen by Allah, but they have different roles and responsibilities. 1. Definition:Nabi (نَبِيّ): A Prophet is a man chosen by Allah to receive divine revelation and guide people, usually within an already believing community.Rasool (رَسُول): A Messenger is a Prophet given a …

We all know the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and how he was commanded to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS). It’s a moment we remember by sacrificing animals for Allah every year. But did you know that years later, Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ own father, Abdullah, was also set to be sacrificed?  This lesser-known story takes us back to Abdul Muttalib, …

Are you looking forward to performing Hajj this year? Before anything else, note that it’s a huge privilege to be planning and executing the Hajj journey. Considering that it’s going to be one of the most significant expeditions in your life, you should take the time to understand Hajj, including the type of Hajj you should perform. There are 3 …

The Islamic Hijri Calendar The Islamic Calendar is a lunar calendar – that is, it is marked by the moon’s orbit of Earth. It is also known as the Hijri Calendar because the Hijri years (corresponding with the year 622 CE), begin from the year in which the hijrah (migration) of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), from Makkah to Medina took place. Year …

By Dr. L.A. Ansari, Ahmadiyya Muslim Hospital, Talindingkunjang The Ahmadiyya Gazette, June 1995 This speech was delivered at 18th Jalsa Salana of Jamaat Ahmadiyya, The Gambia on 10th April, 1993. There is an uproar all over the world about this horrible disease called AIDS. It has become a major health problem worldwide. Physicians and giant pharmaceutical companies are feverishly busy …

Who are the Mothers of the Believers? You might have heard the expression Ummahat al-Mumineen.  This translates into English as the ‘Mothers of the Believers’ and this is a title that refers to the wives of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).  They were his wives in this dunya and will be his wives in the akhirah.  1- Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (b.556 – d.619  CE) …