Is Shrimp Halal?As a Muslim should you consume shrimps? Based on the Islamic guidelines and beliefs set to safeguard the things Muslims consume. As Muslims, we need to watch what we eat and make sure they are not foods that are prohibited by Islamic law. There are several types of foods and animals that we consume and we just want to be sure if they are Halal i.e, permissible. …
Masjid in Manhattan 1. Islamic Cultural Center of New York The Islamic Cultural Center of New York is the city's first purpose-built mosque.It was opened in 1991 in time for Eid. Location: 1711 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029, 97th St & 96th St East Harlem Also see- Virtual visit of Masjid Nabawi 2. Abu Bakr Siddique mosque/ Masjid Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique 141-47 33rd Ave, Flushing, NY 11354,Downtown…
UK's Al Rayan Bank fined $4.9 million fine for failing to adequately monitor the source of its customers’ funds Al Rayan is a subsidiary of Masraf Al Rayan, Qatar’s second-largest bank by market value. Al Rayan Bank, the U.K.’s largest Islamic bank, will pay equivalent to about $4.9 million, for failing to maintain sufficient money-laundering protections, regulators said Wednesday. also read shariah investment funds UK's Al Rayan Bank fined…
Last 2 ayats of Surah Taubah لَقَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولٌۭ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ ١٢٨ There certainly has come to you a messenger from among yourselves. He is concerned by your suffering, anxious for your well-being, and gracious and merciful to the believers. فَإِن تَوَلَّوْا۟ فَقُلْ حَسْبِىَ ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ ۖ وَهُوَ رَبُّ ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ ١٢٩ But if…
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque allocates has designated a special corner for elderly women to pray. It is called "Masli al-Masnat"(prayer place for elderly women). The management of Haramain Sharif has allocated a place for prayer in Masjid al-Haram called ‘Masli al-Masnat’ (prayer place for elderly women) for the convenience of elderly female pilgrims. "Masli al-Masnat" Special corner for elderly…
Is Dominos Halal ? The international fast food pizza delivery corporation, Domino’s Pizza, is a renowned and popular choice amongst people for relishing their favorite fast food, the Pizza. Today, this huge franchise has a profound global impact and has more than 10,000 corporate and fran-chised stores in 70 countries. Let us read how Domino's is halal in some countries and not halal in other countries. Also read :…
Dua for Father Allah says in Quran, "And your Lord has commanded that you shall not serve (any) but Him, and goodness to your parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, say not to them (so much as) "Ugh" nor chide them, and speak to them a generous word."(Quran-17:23) Honouring one’s parents is one of the greatest acts of worship. Parents are our biggest…
Islamic Arts Biennale inaugrated in Jeddah Biennale, which presented historic and contemporary works of Islamic art from around the world was inaugerated in Jeddah. It was inaugurated at Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on 22 January 2023. The biennial event, which includes many newly-commissioned and never-before-seen works of art, marked a historic moment not just for Saudi Arabia and the Diriyah Biennale Foundation that staged…
Surah Kawthar Notes Surah Kawthar is chapter 108 of Quran. It is a Meccan Surah. Hadrat Abdullah bin Abbas said; "The eldest son of Prophet Muhammad sallalahu alaihe wa sallam was Qasim; next to him was Zainab, next to her Hadrat Abdullah and next to him three daughters, viz. Umm Kulthum, Fatimah and Ruqayyah. Of them first Hadrat Qasim died and then Hadrat Abdullah. Thereupon As bin Wail said:…
Notable Hanbali Scholars The roots of the Hanbali Madhhab naturally lie in Baghdad, the home of Imam Ahmad, then it spread to other lands, but not as much as the other major madhhabs. Ibn Khaldun states about the followers of Imam Ahmed that "they are the most prolific of people in respect to preserving the Sunnah and narration of Hadith." [Al-Muqaddima, p. 448]. The Hanbali Madhhab has spread considerably…
The Municipality of Makkah installed the longest calligraphic mural in the world on King Abdul Aziz Street, the road that leads to the Grand Mosque. The world’s longest calligraphic mural has been installed on the road leading to Makkah’s Grand Mosque, in the latest beautification of the holy city. The 75-meter mural, designed by artist Amal Felemban, joins a host of sculptures and installations already adorning Makkah in a…
Books of Zahir Al-Riwayah Zahir Al-Riwayah is a collection of six books written by Imam Muhammad. These books are termed the Zahir al-Riwayah (manifest narrations) because they are narrated from Imam Muhammad through numerous reliable narrators and manifestly established mass-transmitted or wellknown chains. Zahir Al-Riwayah books were compiled by Muhammad while he resided in Baghdad and were later transmitted through numerous chains from his students in numbers which preclude…
Why is life imperfect? ❝Whoever seeks a friend without faults will live life alone. Whoever seeks a spouse without shortcomings will live life as a bachelor. Whoever seeks a loved one without problems will live life forever searching. And whoever seeks a relative who is perfect will live life cutting ties.❞ - Shaykh Muhammad Mutawalli Ash-Sha'raawi We as a human being are driven by our ambition, by our hopes,…
Do you know that Subhanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika dua also called as Dua al Istiftah? This is the Dua to begin Salah. As a child we used to call it as Sana subhanaka dua. It is also called dua sana or dua thana by many and is read at the start of salah in hanafi and hambali fiqh. When is dua sana subhanaka read? Subhanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika dua…
