Presenting Islam in the English Language: Holy Quran, Islamic Articles, Islamic Books, Islamic Lectures, Islamic Videos, and Many More

Doing good deeds for showing off (2)

The word Riya is taken from the word Ruyah (to be seen). So the one to be seen is viewed by the people as one seeking esteem amongst them. So at times one would seek self-esteem by one’s actions in this world.

What Amaal (good deeds) you Can Do In One Minute (9)

Download article as PDF All perfect praise be to Allaah, and may Allaah exalt the mention of the Prophet Muhammad as well as that of his family and all his companions. Reminder: this article is illustrating how a Muslim could benefit from his time even if it is a one minute, however it does not [...]

Your wife will be your partner, your companion, and your best friend (1)

“And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquillity with them and He has put love and mercy between your hearts: verily in that are signs for those who reflect.” (Surah Al Rum 30:21)

Patience is Not Suffering in Silence (Part 1) (0)

One of the meanings of Sabr is standing firm. For example, in the very last ayah of Surah Al-Imran, where Allah (SWT) tells the believers to have Sabr:

“O you who believe! Endure, outdo all others in endurance, be ready, and observe your duty to Allah, in order that ye may succeed.” [Al-Imran 3; 200]

Characteristics of Believers – Part 2 (1)

By Muhammad Ratib An-Nabulsi

Excellence is one of the characteristics of a true believer

It happened last Friday……… (Based on a true story) (12)

The Khutbah had already started. She knew that she was late, but she wanted to attend the Jumuah prayers anyway. She quickly picked up her baby and stepped anxiously into the Masjid, looking to the right and the left. After all, this was the first time she was here; she had just moved to the area and didn’t know anybody.

Six Attacks by Shaytaan – Ten Defenses (0)

Download article as PDF By Shaykh Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa`dee Reference: Compiled by as Sa’dee from Ibnul Qayim’s book: Badaa-’i al fawaa-id. Tareeq al Wusool ila al ‘Ilm al Mawool: p.129 The evil of Shaytaan is limited to six categories, he continues [to assault] mankind until he succeeds in one or more of them: 1)  [...]

Characteristics of Believers – Part 1 (1)

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “How wonderful is the situation of the believer, for all his affairs are good. If something good happens to him, he gives thanks for it and that is good for him; if something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience, and that is good for him. This does not apply to anyone other than the believer.” (Muslim, #2999)

Science behind Sajdah {Prostration} (0)

Random, but ever wonder why it’s not common for muslims to have Alzheimers? Performing the sujood causes blood circulation to the brain, multiply that by the number of times the sujood is done, taking into account the years… Hence, a good memory and lesser chance of mental deterioration.

Glimpses from the book “Riyaa: Hidden Shirk” (1)

Download article as PDF Linguistically riyaa comes from the root “ra`aa” which means to see, to behold, to view. The derived word ‘riyaa’ means “eyeservice, hypocrisy, dissimulation; dissemblance.” From a Sharee`ah point of view, “to perform acts which are pleasing to Allah, with the intention of pleasing other than Allah”. Thus riyaa originates in the [...]

Please can I have one more chance ? (5)

Download article as PDF There you are standing before Allah Taa’la, the whole of mankind in anticipation. Hell to your left and Paradise your right. From the first man until the last, everybody is present. What is to be of them on this Day? Not a word is spoken. Everybody is naked but unusually today, [...]