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Ahle Bayt & Karbala

It is commonly known that the people most beloved to a person are his family and progeny. As Mu’mineen we follow Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam). If we take closer look at the Mubarak life of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) we will find that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi wa sallam) …

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Yazid & Beloved Muawiyah RadhiyAllahu Anhu

Question: Mawiyah RA fought a battle with the IV Caliph Ali RA where  thousands of Muslims were killed and he appointed Yazeed as successor who than killed Hazrat Husain (RA) in Karbala. Can you explain this? (Question posted as received) Answer: Wa Alaykumus Salaam Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu You enquire …

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From Tawḥīd to the Ego: The Hidden Shirk in Modern Feminism

In recent years, a particular idea of “independence” promoted by modern feminist movements has gained popularity- even among Muslims. On the surface, it sounds appealing: be independent, need no one, do it all yourself. But beneath this slogan lies a worldview that is deeply problematic from an Islamic perspective. It …

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The People of the Cave: a historical investigation

by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Source: ilmgate.org   The location of the cave of the Ashab al-Kahf has been an issue of much conflict amongst the Ulama and researchers. Where is the cave situated in which Ashab al-Kahf slept for over 300 years? Some researchers have reported it to be in …

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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, …

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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 …

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