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Ayatul kursi in English and Arabic Poster Ayatul kursi in English and Arabic poster: Ayatul-kursi is also called the verse of the throne. It comes in Quran chapter Baqarah, verse 255. This verse is generally known as the ‘Verse of the Throne’ . Ayatul kursi What does kursi in Ayat ul kursi mean? The Arabic […]
Who is an Alimah or an Alim ? An Alim/ Alimah is an Islamic Scholar who has the Ijaazah which means that every Alim is part of an unbroken chain of transmission going back to our beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wasallam. Subhan Allah! Definition of Alimah, Alim Alim/ Alimah is derived from the word ‘ilm. […]
صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ sallallahu alayhi wa sallam sallallahu alayhi wa sallam in Arabic صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ sallallahu alayhi wa sallam meaning Blessings of God be upon him as well as peace sallallahu alaihi wasallam symbol ﷺ short durood shareef in arabic text صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Common transliterations and abbreviations used for صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ […]
Islam meaning and definition Have you ever wondered how do you define Islam to someone? Here is how we can explain the meaning of Islam. Islam is a religion that is practised by over 1.8 billion people worldwide, making it the second-largest religion in the world. It is a monotheistic faith that believes in one […]
Dua for deceased: Death is the most difficult thing that can pass on a person in his life, to lose a loved one who is close to him and a beloved to him. One should make dua for deceased that may Allah forgive him/her, have mercy on him/her, and grant him/her highest level in paradise. […]
Assalamu alaikum wrwb, as we mentioned last week we will have a Quran reflection every week In sha Allah, We would like to announce that we would do Quran Reflection of Juz Amma first. In sha Allah. Read last week’s reflection: Note on surah Fatiha You can follow all our reflection by Subscribing to email, […]
Continuing our essentials of deen series, let us learn what is Qisas قِصَاص in Islam. What is Qisas in Islam -the Meaning of Qisas In the terminology of Shari’ah (divine law), qisas implies: ‘taking the life of the murderer”. If anyone has killed someone unjustly, then qisas is to kill him against the murdered. The […]
The term khiyar refers to the option or right of the buyer & seller to rescind a contract of sale. Literally, the word khiyar denotes a choice on the part of the holder of the right of option, who may either conirm the act or render it void. Legally, khiyar means the option or right […]
The word “Riba” means excess, increase or addition. According to Shariah terminology, it implies any excess compensation without due consideration RIBA IN THE QURAN First Revelation (Surah al-Rum, verse 39)“That which you give as interest to increase the peoples’ wealth increases not with God; but that which you give in charity, seeking the goodwill of […]
As salamu alaykum, Let us talk about the Islamic greeting ” As-salamu alaykum and walaikum salam ” with reference to the hadith of Prophet (pbuh). Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu and walaikum assalam rahmatullahi wa barakatuh are the phrase to greet and reply by Muslims. When we greet our fellow muslim we say- Ad السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ […]
Story of Azan/Adhan/اذان , How did the words of azan originate? We hear adhan/azaan five times a day. Do you know that there is a beautiful story behind the words of Adhan that we hear? let us read it now. It is sunnah (Practice of Holy Prophet) muwakkadah to call the adhan for the prescribed […]
Muharramat-Women who are forbidden to Marry in Islam: Muharramat-Women who are forbidden to Marry in Islam: Generally, prohibition of marriage maybe due to any of the following 8 reasons: Qabaarbat (close relations) Musaahirat (in-laws) Two sisters in one marriage Female slave after marrying free woman Someone else’s woman Razaiyyat – fostership Musrikah -nonbeliever Mutallaqah who […]
77 Branches of Iman It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: Iman has over seventy branches, and modesty is a branch of Iman. (sahih Muslim) حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ الْعَقَدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ […]
Fiqh of Ghusl/ritual purification -Faraidh of ghusl and more Ghusl meaning? Ghusl means ritual purification. It means the bath makes you pure to perform salah, read Quran and fulfill your religious obligation as a Muslim. Learning the fiqh of ghusl is important. We need to know when is ghusl Fardh on us and when is it […]
