The One & Only God – Allah

Almighty Allah is the Creator of all that exists. He brought the entire universe into being and ...

The First Pillar of Islam: Testimony of Faith

The First Pillar of Islam: Testimony of Faith

The first part of this testimony states that Allah has the exclusive right to be worshipped inw ...

The Testimony of Faith

The Shahada is the Muslim profession of faith and the first of the ‘Five Pillars’ of Islam. The ...

What is Islam? Explanation of the religion of Islam.

A Glimpse of Islam

Sheikh Yusuf Estes sheds light on the religion of Islam and its pillars. He also explains the m ...

How Islam Regulates Our Life

How Islam Regulates Our Life

In Islam, man’s entire individuals and social life is an exercise in developing and strengtheni ...

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Who Do Muslims Worship: God or Allah?

Isn’t Allah the God of Muslims? How could we differentiate between the God of Islam and that of ...

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Islam: The Way to Find True Freedom

By following Islam you are truly free. How come? Doesn’t the faith impose various obligations, ...

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God’s Plan for Man: Why Are We Here?

From among all creation why was man created? What are we meant to be and do on earth? What is t ...

Islam and the Meaning of Deen

To accept only Allah as the Lord of reward and punishment, covet no reward, fear no punishment, ...

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The Concept of Sin in Islam

How does Islam see sin and evil? On the Day of Judgment will we be held accountable for what ou ...

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Why Do We Worship and Obey God?

We can choose to do right or wrong, to worship and obey God or not. Why do we make those choice ...

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The Straight Path and How to Follow It

What does it mean to follow God’s way? How are Islamic values and teachings implemented in ever ...

Islam The Greatest Blessing Bestowed upon Mankind

Islam: The Greatest Blessing Bestowed upon Mankind

Islam is the greatest blessing that Allah has bestowed upon mankind and the Qur’an is the great ...

Belief in Allah and His Messenger

Belief in Allah and His Messenger: The First Pillar of Islam

Islam is a large structure that combines many different aspects of human life and such a struct ...

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How to Earn the Love of Allah

How God is the Loving? What is the nature of that love, and what are its signs? How do we recei ...

Closeness to God

Dhikr: Closeness through Worship

How can one get closer to God through specific acts of worship? Is it through obligatory or sup ...

What Are the Individual and Social Effects of Worship

What Are the Individual and Social Effects of Worship?

Worship is obligatory upon every Muslim who is mentally sane and has reached the age of puberty ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part Two)

As He is One in His Lordship without any partner, He is also One in His servitude. What does it ...

Names and Attributes of God

Names and Attributes of God: What Does It Mean to Believe in Them?

لإhere is no greater way to connect your heart with your Lord, to moisten your tongue with His ...

Islam: The Religion of Unity

Islam: The Religion of Unity

The Creator sent the same message to prophets of all nations. A simple straightforward message ...