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Zakah al-Fitr Q&A ...a person's intention should be that he is giving this money to a representative who can act on his behalf to buy food. The scholars have allowed this transferral...

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Seize the Offer He promised us that he would grant the one who witnesses one of the last ten nights of Ramadan in obedience and His worship palaces; gardens; cars; servants; furniture; mates; food; entertainment; and countless other rewards never before seen, heard or imagined.

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Beating Bad Breath during Ramadan Bad breath seems to be more potent when fasting due to the dryness of the mouth. To reduce this it would be recommended to drink plenty of fluids during the evening and suhur time.

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Peaking at the Last Ten
Is it not amazing to see one who having no belief in Allah strive for what he aspires with all his might without relent?...

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Strengthening our Faith through Tawhid

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Sinning and Hastily Repenting
The reason for this is that the believer’s heart is illuminated and....Read More...
Opposing Nude Body Scanners
Such measure should be seen as unacceptable to all rightly minded people... Read More...
Summer Isha & Fajr Prayer Times
Muslims frequently enquire about the best time to pray Isha given that... Read More...

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Series On Matters Related To Ramadan
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Ramadan: The Month of Deeds
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Tafsir Surah al-Ikhlas
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Usool at-Tafseer
The Nature of Fasting

Usool at-Tafseer

By Abu Ameena Bilal Philips. An Excellent Gift to Students of Islamic Sciences Literally translated 'The Fundamental Principles of Qur'aanic Interpretation,' this book refers to the branches of knowledge which are necessary to provide an accurate interpretation of the Qur'anic texts, such as Arabic grammar and syntax, Arabic literature and Qur'anic sciences ('uloom al-Qur'aan).

The Nature of Fasting

This is a translation one of the smaller publications from the works of Shaykh Al-Islam Taqiuddin Ahmad bin 'Abdul-Halim Ibn Taymiyyah. It has been published in this form a variety of times with a number of minor additions to the text under the title, "Hagigatus-Siyam," or, "The Nature of Fasting." We have revised our version to meet the source section of Majmu' AI-Fatawa (25:219) from where it appears that the original booklet - with the exception of the questions, of which most appear on earlier pages - has been taken.

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Ramadan T.V
Ramadan TV is a unique concept....
Amanpaul Dhaliwal
Israel is its Worst Antagonist
Flagrant disregard for ethical standards makes it equal to the worst terrorists.
Syed Haider

The 'Obama doctrine': kill, don't detain
Extrajudicial killings and targeted assassinationsthe new norm.
Asim Qureshi
Islam Channel: A Hotbed of Extremism?
Every traveller who returns from that blessed land will..
Fahad Ansar

Islamic mortgages: Shari'ah-based or Shari'ah-compliant?
The Ansar model has yet to catch on.
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The Credit Crunch: An Islamic Perspective
People now question the very principles upon which conventional banking is based.
Bashir Timol & Haitham Al Haddad

Misconceptions of the principle: 'the lesser of two evils'
Throughout the last election campaign there..
Alomgir Ali
Can you 'Disbelieve' by Voting?
Analysing the principle of taqleel al mafaasid.
Saleem Chagtai

Hanafi Salafism: An Oxymoron?
Can a Hanafi be a Salafi or are they opposites?
Dr Haitham Al Haddad
Questioning Christianity
Christianity has taken many turns since Jesus Christ walked the face of this earth.
Muhammad Nizami

The Road to Mecca
The essence of Arabian life from an insider's viewpoint.
Syed Haider

Should a Muslim be Proud?
But isn't pride impermissable in Islam?
Gulraz Gachi
History and the Role of the Historian
But if history is a powerful ‘thing’ he who controls it becomes powerful.
Syed Haider

Fearing Allāh in Open and Secret
Fear of Allāh is a form of worship connected to the heart that drives one to strive.
Farid Haibatan
Dua: The Weapon of the Believers
The most comprehensive treatise in English in recent times.
Syed Haider

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