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  • The Prophetic Hijrah: A Turning Point in History

    The Arabic noun Hijrah literally refers to the act of abandoning or relinquishing. Hence, the derived word Muhaajir, as mentioned in a Hadeeth, is a person who renounces what Allah, The Almighty, prohibited. This is not confined to a certain time or place; anyone who abides by the commands of Allah, the Almighty, and abandons sins, is considered a Muhaajir. .. More

  • The Status of Good Manners in Islam

    The issue of good manners is very important In Islam, since it is the basis of one's success in the Islamic community. For instance, a husband cannot lead a happy marital life, nor can a brother succeed in dealing with his brothers, unless they both possess sound moral character. The success of the scholars and the Da'iyah (caller to the way of Allah.. More

  • Religion and Good Manners - III

    Acquiring good manners There is no doubt that good manners can be acquired and learnt; however, some of them are instinctive. Instinctive manners are those that Allah The Almighty created a person with, as a part of their inborn character. An example for this is what the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said to his Companion, may Allah be pleased.. More

  • Religion and Good Manners - II

    The reward of good manners in the Hereafter Awell-mannered person will have one of the heaviest scales on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: "Nothing is heavier in the slave’s balance on the Day of Judgment than good manners." [Abu Daawood and At-Tirmithi] This means that all deeds will be weighed.. More

  • Religion and Good Manners - I

    Most people do not look at your level of faith or your acts of worship; rather, they consider your manners. If your manners are virtuous, people will benefit from your faith and knowledge and emulate your manner of worship and manners. If your manners do not appeal to them due to your lack of good morals, then they will pay no attention to whatever.. More

  • The Benefits of Sending Salah upon the Prophet- II

    31. It is a means for attaining the mercy of Allah The Almighty. 32. It increases the love of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in the heart of the one who sends prayers upon him, making it last forever. 33. Just as sending prayers upon the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, increases his love in the hearts, it will also.. More

  • The Benefits of Sending Salah upon the Prophet – I

    When a person loves someone, he keeps remembering him. Hence, asking Allah The Almighty to confer blessings upon the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is a sign of our love to him. Moreover, it is a sign of closeness to Allah The Almighty and a kind of obedience to Him. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Indeed, Allâh confers blessing.. More

  • In the Footsteps of Prophet Muhammad - III

    · Madeenah:This is the city of the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam. Prior to the Hijrah (migration), it was known as Yathrib, but the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, changed its name to Madeenah. Moreover, he, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, enjoined the Muslims not to call it Yathrib again. The Muslims named it Al-Madeenah Al-Munawwarah.. More

  • In the Footsteps of Prophet Muhammad - II

    · The House of Al-Arqam ibn Abi Al-Arqam:This was a house in the suburbs of Makkah owned by Al-Arqam bin Abi Al-Arqam. In this house, the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, used to meet his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to teach and instruct them far away from the spies of Makkah. There were about forty Companions, may Allah.. More

  • In the Footsteps of Prophet Muhammad - I

    During his lifetime, the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, moved and traveled extensively through the Arabian Peninsula and ancient Syria, as a worshipper, a caller to Allah The Almighty, a migrant, conqueror, commander, and pilgrim. Most of his travels were after the Prophetic Mission. · Makkah:The Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam,.. More

  • The Productive Lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad

    Islam emphasizes the value of time and employing oneself constructively. This is evident in the way the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, led the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, in disciplining themselves and doing certain acts of worship at certain times, thus having a routine to follow and organizing their day accordingly. Adhering.. More

  • The Incident of the Elephant

    Several miraculous incidents took place before the mission of Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. One of the most important incidents that occurred before the birth of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was the attempt of Abrahah the Abyssinian to destroy the Ka‘bah. This incident is mentioned in the Quran. In.. More

  • The Lineage of the Prophet

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, had the most honorable lineage as well as the most perfect morals and characteristics. There are many authentic Hadeeths that describe the honorable lineage of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. One such Hadeeth is where the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Indeed,.. More