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The Concept of Monotheism in Islam
The Last Messenger - Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alayhi Wa Sallam]
A detailed biographical sketch of the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad,with important historical events. No matter who you are, and no matter what your religious, ideological and political beliefs happen to be - read this to know about the man called Muhammad.
Quotes from non-Muslim writers about the Prophet Muhammad's life from his birth to his legacy.
Mohammed: A biography
by Shaheen Darr Muhammad was born in 570 AD in Mecca and soon before his birth his father Abdullah passed away. Later at only 6 years of age his mother Amina also died leaving him into the care of his uncle, Abu Tali...More>
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An Introduction to Islam
Follow these steps to restore your faith to higher levels... Ask and discover the answers to our existence as a Muslim.... Our life on this earth comes with precise guidance from Allah...
Recitation of Holy Quran
“Recite the Quran in slow, measured, tones.” (Quran 73:4)
One of the most amazing things about the Holy Quran is that it is memorized in its entirety by hundreds of thousands of Muslims all over the word - by those who are fluent in Arabic and also by those who are not. Age is no barrier either for this great honour as young and old alike learn and memorize the Holy Quran.
Reciting the Quran is an act of worship, one which brings the reciter closer to Allah and earns him a multitude of reward. Listening to the Quran is also an act of worship that brings the Mercy of Allah.
"And when the Quran is recited, then listen to it and remain silent, that Mercy may be shown to you". (7:204) Mosques - The Muslim place of Worship
By Chris Pearce
Islamic architecture can be seen most prominently in mosques, tombs, palaces and forts. It is also seen in subordinate structures like... Watch a slideshow of hundreds of beautiful mosques from around the world and witness the splendour of Islamic architecture in all its glory. Painted representations of mosques by Chinese artist Sean Wang, with attention on details of Islamic architecture.
by Rosalia Dimatteo Muslim weddings are not only about the groom and bride but they also have a strong focus on two families joining together through the two souls who are coming together and living out their destinys to...More>
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by Janette Peel Marriage is a strong tradition in the Islamic faith; it is the foundation of a healthy, pious and cohesive social structure.
Marriage is an important social and religious function in Islam and if you...More>
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Why does Islam allow polygamy?
by Summayyah Sadiq-Ojibara It is quite puzzling to find long debates for and against polygamy.
From a woman's perspective, quite naturally not many women are keen to share their man, good or bad. This reluctance is expresse...More>
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by Sadaf Farooqi It all starts with the birth of a girl.
"When news is brought to one of them, of (the birth of) a female (child), his face darkens, and he is filled with inward grief."
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by Gulrukh Tausif Islam enjoins mankind to be kind and compassionate towards their parents. In fact Islam lays so much stress on the rights of parents that among all the human deeds, obedience and respect towards paren...More>
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by Anne Davey Like the majority of the world's religions, Islam enshrines the rights of human beings into its teaching. Islam is mindful of the needs of the vulnerable in society, and the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h....More>
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by Sadaf Farooqi Traditionally, occupations such as cooking, sewing, fashion designing and interior decorating were considered the exclusive terrain of women. Today, however, they have all witnessed incursions by men,...More>
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by Parin Waljee
Quranic invocations prove fruitful if one instills proper faith and belief in the verses that has so much to say. The Holy Quran is one book which if pondered upon with respect and humility as well...More>
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by Rubab Hamdani
Globally, Islam is one of the most widely practiced religions. Unfortunately it is also a religion engulfed and wrapped up in controversy, misinterpretation, misrepresentation and ambiguity. It is ...More>
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New Titles: Writers Needed
by Nayab Naseer The Arabic word Islam comes from "salema" meaning "peace". True to the literary meaning, Islam symbolizes peace and is a mercy for mankind. Islam is not just a series of rituals, but it is rather a wa...More>
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by Sadaf Farooqi Out of all the vices people commit via their tongues, none is as destructive as backbiting. This habit eats away at the social fabric of a community, causing dissension, inhibiting positivism, and spo...More>
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by Shaheen Darr Ablution is the perfect example of the saying that cleanliness is next to Godliness. In addition to his normal cleaning routines like bathing, a Muslim performs ablution five times a day just before h...More>
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by Sabina Jamshed The prohibition of music in Sharia has been a controversial topic for quite some time now. Being a great fan of music, the need to know the true ruling of music in Islam drove me to an intensive res...More>
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Surah Falaq (The Day Break)
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For Non Muslim Friends: Do the Muslims that you know conform to the stereotypes as depicted in the Media? A Slide show of Mosques around the globe.
The Art of Calligraphy
Quranic, or Islamic, calligraphy is a special form of artistic writing using the Arabic script. Calligraphy took on prominence in Islamic s... Muslim artists were not allowed to make images or pictures of living creatures. Muslim theologians banned this for fear of idol worship wh... Islamic Art is based not only on a belief system but culture. It characterizes the art that was created during the Islamic rule. It is dyna... A series of intricate and beautiful pictures representing the art of Islamic calligraphy. A Pakistan based Islamic Art website edited by Sajjad Khalid, dedicated to Islamic Calligraphy and Calligraphers. An index of Masters of Calligraphy, ...
Quran recitation.
Recitation of Surah Rehman from the Glorious Quran A dua
Oh Allah, have mercy on me in the name of the great Quraan,
make it for me a guide and light,
And guidance and mercy,
Oh Allah, make me remember that of it which I have forgotten,
Make me know of it, that which I have become ignorant of,
And make me recite it in the hours of the night and day,
And make it an argument for me, O sustainer of all the worlds,
Oh Allah, set right my faith which is the safeguard of all my affairs,
And set right for me my world affairs wherein is my living,
An set right for me my hereafter on which depends my after life,
And make my life a source of abundance of every good,
And make my death a source of protection for me, protecting me from every evil,
Oh Allah! Make the best part of my life the end of it,
And the last of my deeds the best one,
And the best of my days, the day I meet you,
Oh Allah! I ask of you the best whilst living,
And ask for a good death,
And not a shameful or embarassing return,
Oh Allah! I ask you for the best affair,
The best suplication,
The best success,
The best knowledge,
The best deed,
The best reward,
The best life,
And The best death.
Keep me upright,
Make my scale heavy,
confirm my faith,
raise high my status(in the hereafter),
Accept my Salah,
And forgive my sins,
I ask you for high positions in Paradise,
Oh Allah! I ask you obligation of your mercy,
And determination of your forgiveness,
And the peace of every sin,
And the booty of every reward,
And Winning Paradise,
And surviving from Hell,
Oh Allah! make the result of all our affairs good,
And deliver us from the disgrace of this world and the torment of the hereafter,
Oh Allah! Distribute between us the heedfullness necessary to come between us and the commision of wrong against you,
The obedience necessary for us to gain admission into paradise,
And the unswerving faith necessary to minimise for us the tribulations in this world,
Oh Allah! Allow us to enjoy our hearing, our sight, and our strength for as long as we live,
And make that enjoyment our heir(so that the people that we have befitted could pray for us), and place our vengeance on those that have wronged us,
And give us victory over our enemies,
And try us not in our faith,
Neeither make this world our greates concern,
or the extent of our knowledge,
Nor give power over us to those who would oppress us,
Oh Allah! Leave no sins of ours in this assembley unforgiven,
Nor any grief without being relieved,
Nor any debt without being paid,
Nor any difficulty in this life or the hereafter without being facilitated,
Oh the most merciful of all that is Merciful,
Our Lord! Give us the good of this world and the hereafter,
And save us from the torment of the fire,
Oh Allah! send peace and salutation upon Muhammed (PBUH) and his family, his companions and those that follow him,
AMEEN!
by Amreen Bi The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told Muslims, Cleanliness is half of faith. Using water Muslims wash parts of the body before praying to purify themselves. Ablution or wudu is the name given ...More>
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by Hazik Mohamed ABLUTION
In solemn submission
Rubbing hands unlock the secrets of the Unseen
Cool water locks the power within them
Lest we forget;
The left hand is carved so is the right
Their numbers add u...More>
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New Titles: Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha
A brief history of the Holy Ka'aba
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280824-sacred-muslim-sites-a-brief-history-of-the-holy-kaaba
H1N1 scare: Steps taken by Saudi government for the Hajj season
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280825-h1n1-scare-steps-taken-by-saudi-government-for-the-hajj-season
What the Holy Quran says about Hajj and pilgrimage
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280828-what-the-holy-quran-says-about-hajj-and-pilgrimage
Holy city of Medinah: History and significance for Muslims
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280827-holy-city-of-medinah-history-and-significance-for-muslims
Muslim festivals: How Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated around the world.
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280829-muslim-festivals-how-eid-ul-adha-is-celebrated-around-the-world
Pilgrimage to Mecca: An overview of things forbidden during Hajj
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280834-pilgrimage-to-mecca-an-overview-of-things-forbidden-during-hajj
Quran study: Chapter 105, Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant)
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280836-quran-study-chapter-105-surah-al-fil-the-elephant
Hajj travel tips: Essential items while packing for Hajj
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280837-hajj-travel-tips-essential-items-while-packing-for-hajj
Common health problems during Hajj
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280860-pilgrimage-to-mecca-common-health-problems-during-hajj
How to avoid health problems during Hajj
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/280861-hajj-advice-how-to-avoid-health-problems-during-hajj
How swine flu scare will affect the Hajj season
http://www.helium.com/knowledge/283059-muslim-pilgrimage-how-the-swine-flu-scare-will-affect-the-hajj-in-2009
by Umme Adil Nawaz THE POWER OF ZIKR We have all heard and read so much about 'zikr'... which means remembrance of Allah that there seems no need to get any new information about it but I have always remained very curio...More>
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Quranic Verse of the Month
My Story : Why I chose Islam
Azan - Muslim Call to Prayer
The adhān (also azaan أَذَان) is the Islamic call to the prayer, recited by the muezzin usually from the minarets of a mosque. The main purpose behind the loud pronouncement of Adhan five times a day is to remind the believers to discard all worldly activities at prayer time and assemble for the mandatory (fard) prayers.
It is an amazing fact that the words of the azaan have remained unchanged since 630AD, when the Prophet Muhammad صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم asked a freed slave and a trusted Companion, Bilal ibn Rubah to go up on to the roof of the Ka'aba and give the first call to prayer.
And believe it or not, there is not even a single moment in time when hundreds of thousands of Muazzins around the world are not reciting the Azaan on the surface of this earth. Useful Islamic Links
Lisiten to Quran Recitation and Translation online in Arabic, English and Urdu. Download, read or listen to free Islamic ebooks, articles and fatwas in a wide range of languages. One of the six major Sunni Hadith collections (Hadith are oral traditions recounting events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad ). It is regarded as the most trusted collection of hadith and has been called "The most authentic book after the Qur'an."
This site aims to provide intelligent, authoritative responses to questions about Islam, whether they be from a Muslim or a non-Muslim, and to help solve general,personal and social problems in light of Islam.
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