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13 Sahabah who were of African origin

Cii Radio | 14 Rabi uth Thani 1436/05 February 2015 A discussion on companions of the Messenger Muhammad SAW of African/black origin almost inevitably sparks reflection on Sayyidina Bilaal RA, Nabi SAW’s beloved Muezzin and stalwart of the Deen. While such remembrance of Sayyidina Bilaal RA is a most fitting …

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Love each other for the Sake of ALLAH

EXCELLENCE AND ETIQUETTE OF SINCERE LOVE FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH Allaah, the Exalted, says: “Muhammad (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allaah. And those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from …

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Pork – Harms and Dangers

  In folklore terms, eating the meat of the pig is said to contribute to lack of morality and shame, plus greed for wealth, laziness, indulgence, dirtiness and gluttony. We insult a person by calling him or her a “Pig” when they demonstrate these characteristics. Muslims are forbidden by Allah …

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The Battle of Badr: Turning point in the history of Islam

|Posted by: MV Media By: AFTAB H. KOLA Source: http://www.timesofoman.com/ Seventeenth Ramadan (yesterday in most places) is a reminder of the battle of Badr — the first major battle fought against the enemies of Islam. This decisive battle laid the foundation for the Islamic State and made Muslims a force to reckon with …

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ATHEISTIC QUESTIONS

BY MOSTAFA MAHMOUD Isn’t it irrational to believe in God? Being rational means being a moral thinker. Being a moral thinker means believing in Allah. Only the irrational disbelieve. God says, {Say thou: “This is my way: I do invite unto Allah, – on evidence clear as the seeing with one’s eyes, …

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Wedding of Fātimah radiyallahu anha

  Fātimah radiyallahu anha is the youngest daughter of our beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam. Out of all the children, she was the most beloved to him. He said, ‘The queen of the ladies in Jannah is Fātimah.’ He also said, ‘Fātimah is part of my body. Whoever grieves her, …

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Meraj – Ultimate belief in the unseen

Belief in the Unseen represents a major and essential part of Islam. When we review the key principles of Islam such as belief in Allah, the Hereafter, Paradise and Hell, angels and jinn, past prophets and books, we find that all these issues are ghayb (unseen) and need unshakable conviction …

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Bible skepticism doubles in three years, survey finds

The Christian Post The American Bible Society recently found a rise in the percentage of Americans who view the Bible skeptically, according to its Annual State of the Bible report. Since 2011, the percentage of those who believe that the Bible is “just another book of teachings written by men …

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