WISE SAYINGS OF HADRATH ALI (RA)

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Hadrath Ali (RA) was endowed with foresight and deep understanding of Deen. This in fact was the exposition of the Dua of Nabi (sallahu Alayhi Wasallam ) wherein he said "I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its Door". The thought provoking advises of Ali (R.A) are found in many books. Here under are few of his advises that could be beneficial in our lives. 1. The punishment of involving yourself in the love of material aspects is the … [Read more...]

The Bounty Of Thankfulness

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The Bounty Of Thankfulness Is "Greater" Than The Wordly Bounty Itself   Many humans receive numerous bounties from Allah سبحانه و تعالى, yet they do not recognise that these bounties come from Allah سبحانه و تعالى. They, obviously, then do not give thanks and gratitude to Allah سبحانه و تعالى for these bounties. They receive their worldly bounties and blessings but they are missing an aspect that is much more important. There are other … [Read more...]

if amil is appointed

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Question in that case, if amil is appointed by amirul mu'minin and we don't have amirul mu'minin at the moment, how should zakat be collected. In our country, many masajid form a commitee to get the zakat money from the people and distribute it among the needy, but at the same time, those who are involved in this committee will receive the zakat money as well. There are also private bodies who are collecting zakat money from people and … [Read more...]

what the Islamic Imam had to say

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Question I received the e-mail below from a non-muslim person and would please like your response to the question posed to the Imam. I am a fellow Muslim, and as far as I know and what I was taught, is not in accordance with the response the Imam gave (if this is true in terms of this mail). I was taught to respect all religions and that innocent people cannot be harmed because they have a different belief. Could you please shed light … [Read more...]

What is this – Christmas?

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What is this - Christmas? The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or "Christ's Mass." Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians peg the first celebration of Christmas to Rome in 336 A.D. Muslims Celebrating Christmas - Is This Possible? While you may find this strange, we have received letters asking about the permissibility of allowing Muslim children and adults … [Read more...]

GUIDE for CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

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A MUSLIMS GUIDE for CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Christmas season is upon us. It is nice to enjoy a long break from our work and schools and spend the time with the family and friends. We may also find many good bargains at the shopping malls. It is the season when millions of christmas wreaths and trees add to the decor in and around the houses, businesses and streets of every town in the country. Thousands of Santas also come into life all around … [Read more...]