on the authority of ‘Umar, radiyallahu ‘anhu, who said: “While we were one day sitting with the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, there appeared before us a man dressed in extremely white clothes and with very black hair. No…
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About I‘tikaaf
I‘tikaaf is to retire to the mosque for the sake of worshipping Allaah The Almighty. The righteousness, firmness and happiness of a person’s heart depends on him turning towards Allah alone with all his heart, and not leaving in it…
7 Interesting Inventions of the Islamic Civilization
The Golden Age of Islam was a period of great economic and cultural development. But it also created some significant inventions….more: interestingengineering
Ramadan is Leaving , Let’s Turn to Allaah with Istigfaar
{And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed.} [Quran 24:31]
and: “Say: ‘O ‘Ibaadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allaah, verily, Allaah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft‑Forgiving, Most Merciful’” [al-Zumar 39:53]
read: Just a few more days to Ramadan: What should you do?
Incredible Near Miss of Child as Truck Driver Slams on Brakes
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Good works protect from evil fates. Charity in secret extinguishes the wrath of the Lord, maintaining family ties increases life span, and every good deed is charity. The people of good in the world are the people of good in the Hereafter, and the people of evil in the world are the people of evil in the Hereafter. And the first to enter Paradise are the people of good.”Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ 6252 Grade: Sahih (authentic)
The Muslim immigrant ‘ready to beat’ Boris Johnson at the polls
Ali Milani was raised in a council house in west London and thinks it would be ‘poetic justice’ to become Uxbridge and South Ruislip’s next MP. Research by Onward think tank suggests he could grab the seat from ‘vulnerable’ Tory…
Islamic Society of Western MA – Ramadan Calendar 1440H -2019(May/Jun)
Download: Ramadan Calendar 1440/ 2019
SWM adopted the position that a confirmed report global moon sighting is accepted as long as such a report does not contradict indisputable astronomical information
Rep. Chu Reintroduces Resolution Celebrating American Muslims
April 2, 2019 Press Release
Washington, DC — Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) has reintroduced a resolution to celebrate the history and contributions of American Muslims and acknowledge their contributions to our nation. The resolution highlights the over 5,000 American Muslims currently serving in the Armed Forces, as well as distinguished American Muslims who are U.S….more: chu.house.gov/
Episode 07: Muslim Women’s Experiences in Germany and the U.S.
Jeff Rathke, Lily Gardner Feldman, Pinar Cetin
Muslims have lived in Germany in significant numbers for decades; in 1961 the Federal Republic concluded an agreement with Turkey that would ultimately bring nearly a million Turkish workers to Germany by 1973. The relationship of these migrants to broader German society changed—many put down roots, formed families, and have been in Germany for three or four generations. Today, 4 million Muslims live in Germany….more .aicgs.org
As the New Zealand mosque attacks unfolded, the youngest victim — a 3-year-old boy — ran toward the gunman
…when the gunman stormed into the mosque about 10 minutes into the sermon and started spraying bullets indiscriminately around the men’s section, little Mucad appeared to think it was a scene from the kind of video game his older brothers liked to play. He ran toward the gunman, Hassan said. Amid the chaos, his father and brother ran in different directions…MORE: WASHINGTON POST
Meaning of the Call to Prayer (Athaan)
In Arabic, the word ‘Athan’ is to call or to inform. Religionsly, it is a call made to inform people that the time of the prayer has begun. It is obligatory for the congregation in the mosque while for individuals…
Utter Thoughtfully
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “A slave (of Allah) may utter a word which pleases Allah, without giving it much importance, and because of that Allah will raise him to degrees (of reward): a slave…
