Question: Why do Ulama say that Shias are Kaafir? Shouldn’t we be more tolerant and promote unity and peace? I have Shia friends who say that they don’t believe in the wrong beliefs attributed to the Shias. They say that they are just following another mazhab (school of …
Read More »Following Star Signs
Question I understand that we not allowed to believe and follow the predictions. But if you read the star signs it tells you about your personality and what you are like because of the time you were born. Is it really wrong to just read up on that? Answer We …
Read More »Meaning of ‘La ilaha illAllah’ & its Conditions
LA ILAHA ILL-ALLAH – the shahadah or declaration that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah – is a profound statement that has a huge implication in Islam. While the majority of us today can utter and live by the statement without the fear of being imprisoned, expelled or executed, …
Read More »Valentine’s -True Love or Commercial Gimmick?
https://nypost.com/2011/02/09/heartbreak-divorce-filings-rise-40-percent-around-valentines-day-study/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/valentines-day-heartbreak-divorce-surges-around-day-of-romance-115714884.html https://www.forbes.com/2006/02/10/divorce-valentine-marriage-cx_kdt_0213divorce 14th February is popularly known as ‘Valentine’s Day‘. Adolescent girls and boys express their love for each other by exchanging flowers and gifts as a token of love on this day. Most of the times, these adolescents indulge in immoral acts under the pretext of ‘Valentine’s …
Read More »Imam Mahdi in hadith part 2
Please do not confuse Imaam Mahdi with Hadhrat Eisa (Jesus) alayhis salaam. They are two different persons, and both will come during the last days. According to Hadeeth, Imaam Mahdi will appear first, and Hadhrat Eisa alayhis salaam will appear during Imaam Mahdi’s lifetime. Furthermore, only Hadhrat Eisa alayhis …
Read More »Imam Mahdi in Hadith part 1
The Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam has prophesied about several events that will occur just before the advent of the day of judgment. Among these, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam has foretold the advent of one of his descendants, Al Mahdi (the guided one), which will materialize when …
Read More »Meraj & Isra – The Ascension and Night Journey
The month of Rajab is most famous for the incident of the night journey and ascension of Prophet to the heavens, in Arabic known as Al-Isra wal Mi’raj. The exact date of this journey is unknown, however some Islamic scholars state that it took place in the month of …
Read More »The Dark Origins of Christmas
Planning to celebrate Christmas? Read this and you will think again. There are millions of Muslims worldwide who find no problem celebrating Christmas along with Christians and everyone else. While Islam is quite tolerant to non-Muslim customs and cultures, it does not condone rituals, customs and festivities that …
Read More »Return Of Prophet Jesus Peace be upon him
Brief History of Prophet Jesus Peace be upon him Due to the fact that the Jews had become deaf and blind to the words of God and deviated from the teachings of Moses and the right path, Allah honoured Jesus Peace be upon him with Prophethood and sent him …
Read More »Maryam RA – Mother of Jesus (ESA) Peace be upon Him
The Noble Qur’an tells us the story of Prophet Isa (alayhi salaam. He was one of Allah Subhanahu wa ta ’ala’s beloved messengers. The Qur’an Shareefa recalls Isa’s (alayhi salaam) miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by Allah Subhanahu wa ta ‘ala’s permission, and his life as a …
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