The fifteenth chapter of the Quran is titled Surah Al-Hijr (Arabic: الحِجْرْ ). The 99 verse long surah is called “The Stoneland” or even “The City of Stone” in English. It takes its name from the 80th verse. Allah (SWT) says: “وَلَقَدْ كَذَّبَ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْحِجْرِ ٱلْمُرْسَلِين” which translates to “Surely the people of al-Hijr also rejected […]
There are arguably more 4000 religions in the world. So, what makes Islam any different than the others? Simply, because it is flawless. However you look at it, Islam is a flawless and ideal religion promoting only good deeds and condemning the bad ones. The essence of Islam is its holy book the Quran. If
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How can You become a Muslim? Despite the many speculations and cogitations, the answer to this question resides in one simple yet profound sentence: Ashadu an la ilaha illa Allah, wa ashadu anna muhammadan rasulu Allah. This is what we call a profession of faith or as we Muslims name it Shahada and it is
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While both Islam and Christianity expect the return of Jesus (Isa), their beliefs differ. Christians believe he was the son of God who died for the sins of humans. Muslims on the other hand believe he is a blessed and special prophet. What about the sins? Do Muslims believe Jesus is sinless too? Was Prophet
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Known as the adornment of the Quran, Surah Ar-Rahman is the Quran’s 55th chapter with 78 verses. It was revealed in Medina. This amazing Surah is definitely one of the most known Surat by Muslims for its grace, virtues, and certainly benefits which we will explore in this article. What does Al-Rahman mean? Before getting
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Islam and Christianity are and will always be connected. Thus, questions and queries about Prophet Muhammed and Prophet Isa (Jesus) will always be asked. One prevalent question is what language did they speak? As everyone knows, the Quran was revealed to prophet Muhammed in Arabic. So, did Prophet Isa (Jesus) speak Arabic too? What is
Jesus, the son of Mary, also known as Isa ibn Maryam of Al Imran, is a Muslim prophet chosen by Allah (SWT). He is one of the most prominent messengers for he was one of His most strong-willed prophets known as “Ulu’l-Azm Prophets”. God Almighty sent him to the Children of Israel to preach them.
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Duaa (supplication), or Dua is a common practice among Muslims as it shows not only full trust and faith in Allah (SWT) but also the precious connection one shares with Him. The Prophet said: “There is nothing more honorable with Allah [Most High] than supplication.” (narrated by Abu Hurairah). We can always turn to Allah
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Surah Dhariyat (zariyat) is the 51st chapter (Surah) in the Quran. It is part of the Makki Surat and contains 60 verses. As many other Surat, it has many benefits and virtues which we will explore in this article. What does Dhariyat mean? Dhariyat or “The Scatterers” (spelt zariyat in some countries) which is the
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Every year, different people from all around the world anticipate Christmas and its joyful celebration from decoration, to food, to exchanging gifts. There is a constant controversy surrounding it among Muslims nonetheless. Interestingly, by the end of each year, a recurrent question is popular among Muslims: Can Muslims celebrate Christmas? Throughout this article, we shall
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