THE PROPHET'S MOSQUE...1 1) The Foundation of the Prophet’s Mosque was Laid on Piety Prophet’s mosque is one of those mosques whose foundation was laid on piety. This is described in the Qur’an and Hadith. Allah Ta’ala states in al-Tawbah 108: ‘Verily, the mosque whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety is more worthy that you stand therein (to pray). In it are men who love to clean and to purify themselves. And Allah loves … [Read more...]

DOORS Baab Jibreel It is in the eastern wall of Prophet’s Mosque. It is also called Baab-un-Nabi since the Prophet [Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam] used to enter the mosque through this door. It was also known as Baab Osman since it was in front of Osman’s [Radhiallaahu anhu] house. Jibreel [Alayhis salaam] came to the Prophet [Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam] after the battle of Ahzab, and talked to the Prophet [Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam] at the … [Read more...]

Alie Y. Kallay A panel has been formed by royal decree to develop Holy sites, specially the Stoning Site (Jamaraat) to ease congestion and upgrade facilities for the pilgrims (HAJJEES). The custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Fahd, issued a Royal Decree on 11-12-AH TO form a commission for the Development of Makkah, Madinah and the Holy Places (CDMMHP). It's part of comprehensive plan to meet the comfortable needs of pilgrims over the … [Read more...]

In certain parts of the world, people enjoy freedom of conscience and choice, are free to lead their lives in peace and amity, to devote their energies to teaching and preaching, researching and making new discoveries. Yet even these parts of the world have not always been so tolerant, nor free from strife, nor disposed towards the co-existence of different peoples, sects and groups, still less sufficiently broad-minded, to accommodate … [Read more...]

INTRODUCTION All praises are for Allah Alone. May Peace and Salutations be upon The Last Nabie (salallahu alaihi wasallam). Allah Ta’ala has blessed man with two forms; Khalq and Khulq. Khalq refers to the external form which consists of the body and limbs, while Khulq constitutes the spiritual parts, viz. ROOH and NAFS. The physical form is known as Soorat while the internal or spiritual form is known as Seerat or Akhlaaq. The status of Seerat … [Read more...]

All praise is for Allah. We praise Him and seek His help and His forgiveness and we believe in Him and rely on Him. We seek refuge with Allah from the evils of ourselves and the vices of our deeds. There is no one to let go astray whom Allah guides and there is no one to guide whom Allah lets go astray. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah Alone. He has no partner. I also bear witness that our authority, our Prophet and our Master, … [Read more...]