The Arabic word ‘Islam’ simply means ‘submission’, and derives from a word meaning ‘peace’. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. ‘Mohammedanism’ is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad, rather than God. ‘Allah’ is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims […]
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During the life of Muhammad (pbuh) (570-632 CE) The Prophet (phuh) used to recite the Qur’an before angel Jibreel (Gabriel) once every Ramadan, but he recited it twice (in the same order we have today) in the last Ramadan before his death. Jibreel also taught the Prophet (phuh) the seven modes of recitation. Each verse […]
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The Qur’an is a Message from Allah to humanity. It was transmitted to us in a chain starting from the Almighty Himself to the angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad [pbuh]. This message was given to the Prophet [pbuh] in pieces over a period spanning approximately 23 years [610 CE to 622 CE]. The Prophet […]
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The Qur’an is the Book of God [God] that was revealed in Arabic to the Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] over a period of twenty-three years. He dictated it to his followers as he received it from the Angel Gabriel, and they wrote it down on whatever materials were available. The Prophet and many of his followers […]
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Childhood Muhammad was the son of Abdullah, who was the son of Abdul-Muttalib, who was the son of Hashim; whose ancestry reaches Prophet Ismael son of the Prophet Abraham. Muhammad was born in the city of Makkah, in Arabia, on a Friday, the 17th day of the lunar month of Rabi‘ al-Awwal, in the year […]
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During the life of Muhammad (pbuh) (570-632 CE) The Prophet (phuh) used to recite the Qur’an before angel Jibreel (Gabriel) once every Ramadan, but he recited it twice (in the same order we have today) in the last Ramadan before his death. Jibreel also taught the Prophet (phuh) the seven modes of recitation. Each verse […]
Articles, Charity, Islam, Pillars of Islam
The Difference between the compulsory Zakat and zakat al-Fitr in Ramadan
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What the Difference between the compulsory Zakat and zakat al-Fitr in Ramadan? The Muslim should thank Allah for the gifts He bestowed upon him and cooperate with the people and share them in their feelings. So he must pay the Zakah, lend to the needy, and help in charitable projects in order not to receive […]
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Woman in the Qur’ān: Narrative, Style, and Language Dr. Khalifa Ezzat The Qur’ān is the word of God; and comprehensive Book which contains the lawful and the unlawful, the right and the wrong, the creed and acts or worship, details of the worldly life and the Hereafter, the social issues of Muslims; and stories […]
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Introduction In recent years, the dress code amongst Muslim women has been given great attention in relation to the practice of Hijab (covering). Particularly, the wearing of a headscarf, which is often mistakenly seen as a symbol of oppression. While Islam is certainly not the only religion to introduce the practice of covering the head, […]
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Women Series: Women in Islamic Jurisprudence [Fiqh] Spousal Abuse The idea of beating a woman is a disaster that should be confronted by all people. Muslim scholars are against beating women. The Prophet (pbuh) has clarified that the relationship between a man and a woman should be based on love, intimacy and mercy. Hitting a […]