Category: Prophet Muhammad
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Rabi’ Al-Awwal
During the month of Rabi’ Al-Awwal 1442, we will be releasing a new children’s seerah read-aloud story each day. STAY TUNED by checking this page!
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Character: Night Prayer
In Arabic, qiyam means prayer at night; usually it refers to the prayer one does at night before one sleeps. Whereas, tahajud refers to prayer one does in the night after sleeping for a period of time. The Prophet, peace and blessing be upon, him would pray both. Allah SWT mentions both in the Quran:…
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Formality between men and women
The proper etiquette of interaction between men and women in Islam is spelled out clearly and is based on the best interest of the individual and the family and on their peace of heart, mind and soul. One reading Quran is sobered by the seriousness with which this subject is treated. One studying hadeeth receives…
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Character
Ramadan is the month of Quran. It is the month in which the Quran was first revealed. It is the month that angel Jibreel would review with the Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, all the Quran that was revealed until then. Sayidah Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, was asked about the…
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Concept of Sadaqa
Prophetic Principles of Islamic Interaction Lesson Two: The Concept of Sadaqa The process of Islamicizing our perceptions is vital for us to act properly and in accordance with our deen. It is known that the Islamic view of giving is wide and all inclusive. [blockquote author=”Surah Yasin:47″] Give of that which Allah has granted…
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Fatima: weaning and the concept of restraint
Prophetic Principles of Islamic Interaction Lesson One — Fatima: weaning and the concept of restraint The wealth of barakah in the Messenger of Allah’s life cannot be encompassed. Every word, every move, every look is a cascade of never ending benefit and guidance. In few words and plain actions, he modeled for us the upright way to live…
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Burning passion required to accomplish…anything worth accomplishing
Umrah’s Life Lessons #7: Burning passion required to accomplish…anything worth accomplishing I have always been the expert in child-rearing in the family, but in matters of prayer and Quran, my husband surpasses me by far. While I think of creative ways to enforce prayer, he would be calling them to stand with him and giving…
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Loyalty and Commitment in the Life of Sayyidah Khadeejah:
on raising sons and daughters for marriages of peace [line] [one_half] “O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts.” [/one_half] [one_half_last] يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ [/one_half_last] [one_half] “… and they have taken from you a solemn covenant” [/one_half] [one_half_last] وَأَخَذْنَ مِنكُم مِّيثَاقًا غَلِيظًا [/one_half_last] Sometimes when we complain of the way men view…