Islam

Little mosque on the tundra By PATRICK WHITE

Journey of the Midnight Sun Mosque from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo.   In Islam, much depends on the sun. The devout offer a prayer at sunrise and another at sunset. Simple enough in most of the Muslim world. But a little tricky in Yellowknife, land of the midnight sun, noontime dim and North America's northernmost mosque. At this time of …

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To Be a Good Muslim is to Be a Good Citizen By Zahra N. Jamal, Ph.D.

The Quranic imperative is to help to those in need; the religion of the beneficiary does not matter. Voluntarism is thus integral to the daily lives of many Muslims, both in Muslim societies and in Western societies. From Ramadan food drives in local mosques in Boston, to volunteering with the police force in Mumbai, to giving toys to orphans in …

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40 Ahadeeth Audio to help Memorize

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The illustrious history of Islamic science

One of the delights in exploring Turkey in the 21st century is the plethora of new museums that are springing up all over the country. Turks seem to have discovered the rich wealth of their history, and are proud to show it off to both locals and foreigners. There seems to be a new fascination with the arts and a …

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The ill Effects of Sins

by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah). It was a khutbah given by him on the 12th of Muharram 1411AH which was published in Arabic and translated to English. Translated by – Aboo Talhah Daawood ibn Ronald Burbank All praise is for Allaah, in whose Hand is the dominion of the heavens and the earth. Sovereignty is His, all praise …

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Surah 99: Az-Zalzalah (The Earthquake)

When the Earth is Shaken to its (utmost) convulsion And the Earth throws up Its burdens ( from within) And man cries ( distressed) What is the matter with it? On that Day will it Declare its tidings; For that thy Lord will Have given it inspiration. On that Day will men Proceed in companies sorted out, To be shown …

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