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REWARD OF FEEDING A FASTING PERSON

PROPHET [Sal Allahu `Alaihi wa Sallam] said… “ Whoever feeds the person who is breaking his fast, he will have his reward (for his fasting) without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person.” [Source: Al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Maajah – Classed as Sahih by al Albaani] *************************************************************** ALLAH~ [May HE be glorified and exalted] states that… one of the characteristics …

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The meaning of modesty

Source: jamiat.org.zaModesty, or haya in Arabic, is a widely used term nowadays. It is often misinterpreted as just the feelings of shyness or shame one has. Everyone has their own opinion of what being modest is, and they try to brag about their levels of modesty while looking down upon others. Let us look what Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and our …

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VIDEO – A turning point in Ramadan: The Battle of Badr

Source: Times of Oman The seventeenth Ramadan (today or tomorrow depending on where you are) is a reminder of the battle of Badr — the first major battle fought against the enemies of Islam. This decisive battle laid the foundation for the Islamic State and made Muslims a force to reckon with in the Arabian Peninsula.  A very important fact for …

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Al Aqsa: the third sanctuary

Masjid Al-Aqsa has always been dear to the hearts of Muslims, but how much do we know about Islam’s third holiest site and its history? The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised: “None of you is a true believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Bukhari & Muslim) Abu Hurairah also quotes another hadeeth: “The …

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