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The Prophet May the Peace & Blessings of God Be Upon Him) said that the seeking of knowledge is incumbent upon every Muslim. Deliberate ignorance will not be accepted as an exemption on the Day of Resurrection. For previous articles please see the topic categories below.

The Exalted Month of Ramadan

The Blessed Month is upon us, have we prepared its reception and will we use it for our betterment?

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Ramadan: Learnimg to Live in the Shade of the Quran

We sometimes live a life devoid of the blissfulness of the Word of Allah the Exalted, reaquaint yourself with its Glory this Ramadan.

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Tolerance in Islam

Many mistakenly believe that Islam does not tolerate other religions. This article discusses some of the foundations the Prophet(pbuh)laid in dealing with people of other faiths, with practical examples from his lifetime.

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Muharram: Start of the Islamic New Year

Friday 18th December was the beginning of the year 1431 according to the Islamic Calendar of Hijrah. It marks the first day of the month of Muharram, which is one of the four sacred months of the Islamic calendar.

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Following in the Footsteps of the Prophet (pbuh)

What is the Sunnah or example of the Prophet (pbuh) and why is it so important in Islam?

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The 10 Days of Virtue & Salvation

We explore the eminence of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.

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The Souls Journey Upon Death

A detailed overview of the Islamic perogative on life after death as described in the Quran, Sunnah and works of classical scholars

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Malcolm X:The Shining Black Prince

With the days of Hajj fast approaching the article looks into the life of a man whose life changed forever after this blessed pilgrimage.

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The Status of the Mosque in Islam

The houses of God Almighty where he is worshiped in His Oneness, should hold a special place in our hearts, this article explains why.

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Hijab: Elegance in Modesty

The Islamic custom of Hijab seeks to protect the honour, chastity and unique position of womenkind.

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Strengthening Our Du'a

For Muslims supplication is a powerful and personal communique between the creation and the Divine Creator. Its requisites and etiquettes are explored and refined.

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The Believer Remembers When he is Reminded

The Prophet (pbuh) informed us that this faith is but naseeha or sincere advice and the believer when reminded of his shortcomings, always remembers.

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Teaching your Child about Islam

An exceptional commentary on the duties, responsibilities and method of nurturing our children and cultivating a desire for faith

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Jealousy and its Cures

Hasad (jealousy and envy) is among the most destructive emotions or feeling which a man may have towards his fellow human being. It causes him to wish evil for others and to be happy when misfortune befalls them. Its cures are in the Sunnah

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The Stone of Justice

A wonderful story from the past, plainly demonstrating the significance of social justice in Islam.

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The Final Revelation to Mankind

'Had We revealed this Qur'an upon a mountain, surely you would have seen it humble itself and crumble out of the fear of Allah. Such are the parables We put forward to mankind so that they may reflect' (Al-Qur'an 59:21)

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Muslim Youth: Torchbearers of Islam

This energetic and active period of life should not be squandered but utilised for the service of family, society and religion.

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The Greatest Women Who Lived

Sparkling gems in their own times, they continue to glisten beyond their age, making their appeal everlasting. Each one a legend in her own right, declared the best of women by the Prophet of God.

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Entrepreneurship & Self-Reliance in Islam

The Prophet(pbuh) said that the hand above is better than the hand below.

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The Final Messenger of Allah said, 'Ramadan has come to you. (It is) a month of blessing, in which Allah covers you with blessing, for He sends down Mercy, decreases sins and answers prayers. In it, Allah looks at your competition (in good deeds), and boasts about you to His angels. So show Allah goodness from yourselves, for the unfortunate one is he who is deprived in (this month) of the mercy of Allah, the Mighty, the Exalted.' [Narrated by Tabarani]
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