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Blasphemy: A true Islamic perspective
By Abdulrazaq HamzatFor the purpose of education, what is islamic true position on desecration of Quran or blasphemy?According to sheikh Khalid Saifullah Khan, a person is naturally hurt whenever something he hold sacred is defiled…
Deen Digest | The Prophetic Ways of Observing Eid-al-Fitri
Several hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) show that there are several steps to be taken on Eid al Fitr in order to have a perfect Eid. These steps were either said or practised by the Prophet during his lifetime on Eid al…
Deen Digest | The Power of Laylat al-Jaizah – The night before Eidfitr
The Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) is reported to have said: "Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die". (Ibn Majah)…
Deen Digest | What You Should Know About Zakat and Zakat-al-Fitr
“Zakat expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect and for bringing hearts together and for freeing captives and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the traveller – an…
Deen Digest | How to Maximize the Last 10 Days of Ramadan
In the previous series of Deen Digest, we are told that the most powerful night called Laylatul –Qadr falls with the last 10 days of Ramadan. This why Muslims are implored to prayer more and increase their good deeds through the last 10…
Deen Digest | Best ways to remember Allah throughout the day
Abu Ad-Darda’ (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet said: “Shall I not inform you of the best of your actions, the purest in the sight of your Lord, which raises your rank to the highest, which is better for you than…
Deen Digest | The Most Power Night — Laylatu ‘l-Qadr
“We have sent it down in the Night of Qadr. And what may let you know what the Night of Qadr is? The Night of Qadr is much better than one thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend in it, with the permission of your Lord, along…
Deen Digest | Key Lessons from Ramadan
“Ramadan is a month of resolutions for spiritual, moral, social and economic growth and development of the Ummah, as it’s divinely designed to rekindle and refine an ideal Muslim lifestyle…” – Sheikh Mustafa Ibn Sulayman.Every Muslim…
Deen Digest | The importance of being charitable in Islam
The word ‘charity’ can be termed as an act of kindness, which can be in form of cash or kind. It is mentioned several times in the Qur’an as a form of kindness, which includes helping the poor or the needy, supporting orphans, widows,…
Deen Digest | What It Means to Be A True Muslim
Islam is not only a religion but also a complete way of life. It teaches us how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to Allah (SWT) and beneficial to us and society. Being a true Muslimrequires adhering to the principles of Islam…
Deen Digest | How to Memorize the Noble Qur’an in 30 Days
Buraydah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the Quran will meet its companion on the Day of Resurrection, when his grave is cleaved open, as a pale man, saying: Do you recognize me? He will…
Deen Digest | Observing Taraweeh in Ramadan
Taraweeh was one of the spiritual practices of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W in the month of Ramadan through his prophethood life on earth. The popular reports from his companions indicate that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to offer 20 rakats of…
Deen Digest | Virtues of Eating Iftar
“The one who fasts has two moments of happiness: when he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord.” – Prophet MuhammadIftaar, an Arabic word, means meal eaten by Muslims in the evening for breaking fast.Iftar, for someone who is…
Deen Digest | Virtues of eating Suhoor
“Eat suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)The above quote shows that the fasting person is commanded to eat suhoor because there is a great deal of goodness and blessing, both spiritual and worldly, in it.…
Deen Digest | Health benefits of dates
“Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying,” — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)Date fruit is termed, according to nutritionists, as one of the most edible and world’s healthiest food. It is one of the healthiest and highly nutritious…
Deen Digest | How to have a green Ramadan
"O Children of Adam! Take your adornment at every place of worship and eat and drink (what you want), but do not be extravagant / excessive / prodigal or wasteful (Arabic: tusrifu). God truly does not love those who are excessive / prodigal…
Deen Digest | What Breaks and Invalidates Fasting in Islam
“So now have sexual relations with them and seek that which Allah has ordained for you (offspring), and eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete…
Deen Digest | What Prophet Muhammad Said About the Virtues of Fasting
'I said: O Messenger of Allah, “Which deed is best?”. He (Peace Be Upon Him) said: “Take to fasting, for there is nothing equal to it."'- Abu Umamah said. (An-Nasai: 2224)The above quote narrated by Abu Umama shows that…
Deen Digest | What Prophet Muhammad Said About the Virtues of Ramadan
As Muslims around the world started Ramadan, a lot of people, Muslims and non-Muslims, especially in the West, have been asking why Fasting is made compulsory for Muslims in the lunar month of Ramadan and how important is this month to…
Deen Digest | How to Prepare for Ramadan
Ramadanis a holy month of fasting, reflection, and charity in the Islamic calendar, which holds significant spiritual importance for Muslims globally. To fully capitalize on this sacred period, Muslims must prepare themselves mentally and…
Renowned Alternative Medicine Expert, Author Sara-Chana Silverstein: Using Herbal Remedies to Treat…
Renowned Alternative Medicine Expert, Author Sara-Chana Silverstein: Using Herbal Remedies to Treat Her Patients and Heal Her Own Bed-Ridden DaughterBy Robert GolombThere is something of a secret (until now) about the…
Ukraine Invasion: The hypocrisy of the western media
Julius MalewaWhen NATO murdered Muammar Gaddafi, Western media called it "Military intervention" and they no longer bother to report that the evil military action led by Obama has left Libya in worse condition.George Bush and Tony Blair…
How India shifted from the largest democracy to the largest hypocrisy
Shamsi AliIndia is known as the second largest populated country in the world, second to China, followed by the US and then Indonesia. India also is known for the spices that Columbus intended to find before his discovery of the new…
Letter to Editor: Seventy thousand New Yorkers fault Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Report
Dear Editor,I am writing on behalf of 70,000 organized supporters of Governor Cuomo. The media has chosen to ignore and not cover the support that Gov. Cuomo has. I assure you despite the polls - we are out there in huge numbers, and…
Wreaths Across America: Remembering, Honoring and Teaching About Our Nation’s Military Heroes By…
“It is our mission along with more than 2,000 similar oriented charities, civic and religious groups throughout America to remember our fallen U.S. military heroes, honor veterans and those who currently serve in our armed forces and teach…
The Message: Another Festival in Despair
By Femi AbbasMonologueLast Tuesday, July 20, 2021, was Eidul-Adha day of year 1442 AH throughout the world. The Arabic word Eid means a festival of joy and festivities in Islam which reminds the religious ancestry of Prophet Ibrahim’s…
The Sultan, Moon Sighting and Decision Making in Islam
By Ibrahim M. Attahir
attahiribrahim8@gmail.comIn the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful. May Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon His Prophet.IntroductionOn many occasions I heard people saying that Nigerians forget issues and…
Ramadan Guide: Problems of Tafsir
By Femi AbbasE-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08115708536 (Text only)PREAMBLEIt is understandable that most of the Tafsir books available in the world today are in Arabic language. The language of the revelation of the Qur'an is…
My Merciful Divorce
Zahra BillooNobody wants a marriage to end in divorce, but statistically we can expect some will.I have often said, I had the best divorce one could ask for. People around me agreed, from our counselor to our friends, I had one of the…
Golden Piece of Advice for Divorcees
By Zahra BillooMy five-year divorce anniversary recently passed, Alhamdulillah.I post often about the process of meeting someone new, but less often about divorce itself. My intention in my postings is to remove stigmas, normalize…