True Meaning of Ibadah There is an important word which we Muslims use a lot but understand little. The word is ‘Ibadah. It is very important that we understand its true meaning and significance. The sole purpose of our creation, the end of our lives, Allah says. Is to worship […]

What is Kufr and Islam? You must, first of all, recollect one important thing: What is Kufr and what is Islam? Kufr means refusal to obey God, and Islam means total submission to God alone and refusal to accept any ideas, laws or commandments, which contravene the guidance, received from […]

WHY BELIEVE IN THE KALIMAH? Why should we believe in the Kalimah, what benefits shall accrue tous by it? Let us try to find an answer to this important question.Whatever work we do is done with some purpose or some benefit in view. We neverdo anything without some objective, goal […]

TRUE MEANING OF IMAN  You become Muslims by reciting a few words called the Kalimah: La ilaha illa ‘llah Muhammadu ‘r-Rasulu ‘llah  There is no god but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.  On pronouncing these words a man is supposed to have radically changed. He was Kafir, now […]

Forgive and get Forgiveness Forgive and get Forgiveness. Seeking forgiveness from Allah with repentance is a virtue. Human beings are not perfect. Forgiveness is a critical aspect of Islam as everybody makes mistakes in life and unintentionally commits sins. Muslims believe that Allah is Merciful and Forgiving. In Holy Quran […]

Gheebah (Backbitting) – According to Quran and Hadiths Gheebah or backbiting means speaking about a Muslim in his absence and saying things that he would not like to have spread around or mentioned. … Nor backbite one another; would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead […]

Astaghfar and its Benefits from Quran and Hadiths Astaghfar is also known as Astaghfirullah is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah. We ask forgiveness from Almighty Allah by repeating the Arabic words Astaghfirullah, which means “I seek forgiveness from Allah.” Istighfar means to get strength from Allah to refrain from sin and […]

Virtues of Giving Charity You Can Never Imagine | According to Quran and Hadiths Zakah, Sadaqah and charity are financial forms of worship. Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ enables those people to perform these forms of worship who have the passion to fulfil the needs of the poor and the needy. The people, who do […]

70 Major Sins in Islam Is Islam, sin is defined as “an act against the command of Allah Almighty and Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).” Muslims should avoid sins and specially major sins because they can take a person to the hell. Major sins are those which are forbidden by […]

Blessings of Gratitude [Shukr] | Accorrding to Islam   Gratitude is not only the heart and essence of Islam; it is also the key to attracting abundance, prosperity, peace, and success in one’s life. We can say that Gratitude and Shukr are the most important aspects of Islam. We as a […]

Here are 7 simple ways of Sadaqah-e-Jariyah (ongoing charity) and rewards even after you’ve passed away: 1 – Teach and spread knowledge Whatever you teach of good – either information from Islam or worldly education that’s used to benefit their communities as a whole – will be an ongoing charity […]

Abu Musa narrated that the Prophet (PBUH)  said, “Every Muslim has to give in Sadaqah (charity).” The people asked, “O Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.s.)! If someone has nothing to give, what will he do?” Prophet (PBUH) said, “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity […]

Importance of Patience (Sabr) in Islam Patience has great status in the sight of Allah Almighty and in Islam. Patience is of best from deeds and has the great reward with no limit. …And be patient and persevering, for Allah is with those who patiently persevere. (Holy Qur’an, 8: 46) […]

Is Islam, sin is defined as “an act against the command of Allah Almighty and Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).” Muslims should avoid sins and specially major sins because they can take a person to the hell. Major sins are those which are forbidden by Allah Almighty and Prophet […]