Islam

Sage Advice by Imaam Sufyaan Ath-Thauree (rahimahullaah)

Source – http://abdurrahmanorg.wordpress.com/2011/05/07/sage-advice-by-imaam-sufyaan-ath-thauree-rahimahullaah/ Imaam Sufyaan (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Be truthful at all times and in all places. Stay away from lying and from deception, and do not sit alongside liars and deceivers, for all such deeds are sins. My brother, be careful not to show off, either in speech or in deed, for showing off is Shirkitself (Shirk being to …

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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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