Islam

As the Muslim community in Alaska grows over 3,000, donations help start state's first mosque.   Work has begun on the first mosque in the US state of Alaska. For years, the Muslim community of America's largest state  simply did not have the cash to build one. But with a rise in the number of refugees in Alaska, religious leaders …

1) Enter the Marriage with the Right Intention and Renew this Often Both spouses should enter the marriage with the pure intention of pleasing Allah, (سبحانه وتعالى), in order to receive His grace and blessings. The marriage itself, then, becomes an act of worship, and one for which both spouses will be rewarded. Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) will be pleased with them, and this will be the most critical …

  Today's Hadith – Hasten with Janazah The Prophet of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Hasten with the Janazah, for if (the deceased) was righteous, it is something good to which you are sending him, and if he was otherwise, it is an evil which you are taking off of your necks (ridding yourselves).” [Sunan Abu Dawud] In either …

Observe complete respect and reverence to your father and mother, for they are the most worthy of your consideration. Imam Al-Bukhari and Imam Muslim reported that a man asked the Prophet (PBUH), “Oh Messenger of Allah, who is the most worthy of my best conduct?” He answered: ‘Your mother! Your mother! Your mother! Then your father, then the next, and …

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Central Asian republics have seen a revival of Islam. The process kicked off quickly as Islam has always had deep roots in the region. Most Central Asians, when asked this question, give one answer: “Al-hamdulillah, I am.” The use of the Arabic phrase for “praise be to Allah” emphasizes the …