Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-`Ali (The Highest)

The One Who is above and exceeds all others. The Most High, above whom there is nothing higher. ...

Prophet Yusuf Inviting to Allah: Perfect Manners & Excellent Disposition

Despite the unusual environment in which the Prophet Yusuf lived in, he had to carry out his mi ...

Pillars of islam

The Four Pillars and the Social Message of Islam

What do the pillars of Islam have to do with the social relations? What message do they have fo ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah

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

Allah created all of mankind to have belief in Him (their Creator). What is the evidence to tha ...

Quest for God, sunrise

Man’s Quest for God: Between Reason and Heart

In the heart and consciousness of each individual there exists an essential and profound intuit ...

Is It Okay to Do More Than One Hajj?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed one Hajj in his life time. Should that not be an indi ...

Are There Any Specific Du`aas the Prophet Made During Hajj?

Hajj is upon us in a few days and a lot of people wonder if there are any specific du`aa’s the ...

Ihram

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram?

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram? What is the wisdom behind doing this? Is there any s ...

Guideposts on the Hajj Route

Guideposts on the Hajj Route

Far outstripping those by tourists, the hajj journey goes to the heart of the values of worship ...

The Benefits of Hajj

What Are the Benefits of Hajj?

What Are the Benefits of Hajj? What does it teach about God? How does it affect one's inner sel ...

The Story of Hajj: How Did It Begin? (Part 1)

The origin of Hajj is rooted in the Prophet Ibrahim’s life. That story is very instructive, and ...

Life after Death

How Do You Know There Is Life after Death?

Someone might wonder how a rational, practical minded person could believe in life after death. ...

Hajj: It Is All About God’s Oneness

“Tawheed” (the Oneness of God) was the message with which all the messengers and prophets were ...

What Is the Purpose of Our Creation?

In a world where everything is shown to have a purpose, it is natural for a human being to wond ...

Worship, Humanity

Worship, Humanity and Individual Liberties

What is the significance of worship? What are its benefits? What does worship mean? Does it com ...

Prophet Abraham dender nature

Prophet Abraham and His Non-Believer Father

While speaking to his father the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) did not take to logic nor ...

Al-Kareem

Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Kareem (The Most Generous)

How is Allah Al-Kareem? What does belief in God being As-Salam say about one’s relationship wit ...

declaration of faith

The Most Powerful Declaration Ever Devised

This Declaration of Faith captures the essence of what Islam is all about: peaceful surrender t ...

non-Muslims

The Prophet with Non-Muslims: Real Life Lessons

The Prophet was a living model of equity toward those who did not share his faith, establishing ...

Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Mu`ti (The Giver)

Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Mu`ti (The Giver)

How is Allah Al-Mu`ti (the Giver)? What does He actually give us? If God is the Giver, why are ...