Reconsidering Sin: Are Small Sins Really Small?
By: Ibn Farhoon
Al-Qurtubi
MANY PEOPLE TEND to get in the habit of belittling all kind of sins, some of which could very well be monstrous....
Muharram and Sectarian Politics
By: Aslam Abdullah
On August 20, 2020, the 1442 of the Hijra will begin in the Muslim world. People will congratulate each other and celebrate...
Disposal of Quran
What is the correct and respectful way to dispose of the Quran?
By: Huda
Muslims believe that the Quran contains the exact words of Allah; therefore...
The Choice of Change: Practical Steps for Self-Transformation
BY: LESLIE SCHAFFER
EARTHLY LIFE BURDENS
people. Yet there is an argument to make that the weight of the world now presses even heavier upon us...
A female radiologist touches a male patient
Question 118181:
What is the ruling on touching a patient for medical purposes? In the radiology section, the female radiologist has to touch the male...
The Islamic Year 1446H started from July 7, 2024
The Islamic Year is based on a fully lunar calendar, meaning that time is counted based on how long it takes for the moon...
What Is Muharram? Everything to Know About the Sacred Month
The Islamic Year is based on a fully lunar calendar, meaning that time is counted based on how long it takes for the moon...
Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura’
By: Aelfwine Mischler
‘Ashura’ commemorates the day that Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh.
Fasting on Muharram 10, known as the Day of ‘Ashura’,...
What’s behind deaths at this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia?
Hundreds of people are thought to have died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia - most of them due to extreme heat as...
The History of Al Rashid Mosque (Canada’s First Mosque)
The Al Rashid Mosque is a mosaic of determination, resilience, cooperation, and collaboration of Muslims and non-Muslims in Edmonton. It’s a building not only...
The Story of Ibrahim (AS) – Ibrahim’s (AS) Sacrifice
The story of Qurbani states that Ibrahim (AS) experienced a dream one night in which Allah (SWT) told him to sacrifice Ismail (AS), his...
Hajj Day 2: 9th of Dhul Hijjah (Day of Arafat)
On the second day of Hajj, known as Yawm al-Arafat (the Day of Arafat) or Yawm al-Wuquf (the Day of Standing), pilgrims travel to...
Tawakkul and Sacrifice in Islam
As we enter the blessed month of Zulhijjah, our hearts turn to the theme of ‘Sacrifice’. Beyond the symbolism of Prophet Ibrahim’s (a.s) sacrifice,...
What is Hajj? A step-by-step guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
Here’s how Muslims perform the rituals of Hajj every year, following an ancient example.
Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather annually...
The Verses Of Intercession: The Great Virtues Of SURAH AL-MULK
Allah SWT has sent us more than 6000 verses of Divine Wisdom, Reasoning and Guidance through our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in a compilation known...
Is it allowed to celebrate Mother’s Day in Islam?
In Islam, there is no such thing as Mother’s day or Father’s day. In fact, Islam urges us to respect and care for our...
Benefits of Surah Kahf – Meaning, Theme, Revelation & Benefits
Surah Kahf is the 18th chapter of the Quran, which is greatly esteemed for its theme and context. It contains 110 verses, each meant...
Hajj and Umrah: Without Mahram
Question 26333:
Can I do Umrah without a mahram?
ANSWER:
Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and
Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto;
It is permissible for...
AI and Islam: Navigating the Path Between Progress and Ethics
BY: MUHAMMAD MUMTAZ ALI
APRIL 20, 2024
As technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), continues to advance, it sparks debates about its potential impact on humanity. While...
Question: Why do Jews and Arabs / Muslims hate each other?
ANSWER
First, it is important to understand that not all Arabs are Muslims, and not all Muslims are Arabs. While a majority of Arabs are...
