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Reminder: Fasting on the day of ‘Ashura - the 10th of Muharram (this year 27th, Dec)
Compiled by Hamzah Abdi
The 10th of Muharram is the most virtous day of the month.
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: “Fasting the day of ‘Ashura, I hope will be an expiation of sins for the year before.” [Saheeh Muslim]
Ibn Abbas (radhiallahu anhu) reported: “I never saw the Messenger of Allah more keen to […]
AQEEDAH - The Creed of Abdul-Aziz ibn Baz - rahimahullaah
Al- Aqeedah linguistically is taken from the meaning to bind a rope, sale, or contract; its meaning is also used to describe what the heart believes. You say, “I believed so and so”; meaning the heart and conscious believed it. [1]
The meaning as it applies to the Religion is: a firm belief that the believing […]
Studies say death penalty deters crime
By ROBERT TANNER, AP National Writer Mon Jun 11, 4:53 AM ET
Anti-death penalty forces have gained momentum in the past few years, with a moratorium in Illinois, court disputes over lethal injection in more than a half-dozen states and progress toward outright abolishment in New Jersey.
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The steady drumbeat of DNA exonerations — pointing out flaws […]
Dutch Film, ‘Fitna’ is surely trash…
By : Dzulkifli Abdul Razak
Its common usage gives a negative connotation bordering on “slander”, “malice”or “back-biting”, especially in the context of spreading mischief and falsehood.
Fitna is therefore frowned upon in Islam since it often results in not only disrepute, but could also cause suspicion and animosity.
In these days of instant communication, fitna has a […]
On Current affairs…..
Shaikh Muqbil Ibn Haadi Al Wadi’ee said:
Many people think they understand modern day issues but in fact they misunderstand modern day issues”.
Now I am not saying that Saudi is innocent because they have some matters that need to be addressed. However, to come about and say categorically that Saudi Arabia has not helped the Muslim […]
Mawlid - bid’ah of celebrating the Prophet’s birthday
What I hear about the Mawlid or the Prophet’s birthday as they claim, is that it is an occasion to honour the Prophet (Sallah Allah Alayhi Wasalam). They claim, “It is commemorated by millions of Muslims all over the world who join together for many rewardable deeds.”
I ask what deeds? And does the fact that […]
April Fool’s Lies - don’t be a victim
Well April is around the corner and some are thinking of what they can do to come up with a lie of some sort. We think it is alright to lie on this day because it is just a joke. Well, if you are going to lie for a laugh, I hope you change your […]
In Defense of Prophet Muhammad (May Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace)
Shaykh Rabee’ ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee
A Renowned Muslim Scholar’s Criticial Response to Recent Attempts to Defame the Prophet Muhammad through Cartoon Drawings and Accusations of Terrorism
[ In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy ]
All praises are due to Allah, and may Allah exalt the status of the Messenger of Allah, and that […]
Wives Do More Housework, Husbands Do Less after Marriage
A new study has found that on average, after marriage the wife dedicates seven hours per week more to housework, while husbands do on average one hour less of housework.
“It’s a well-known pattern. There’s still a significant reallocation of labor that occurs at marriage — men tend to work more outside the home, while women […]
