How Do I Greet Fellow Muslims?

The Islamic way of greeting a Muslim is by saying "As-Salamu Alaykum". It means "Peace be upon you", and the response of it is "Wa Alaykum As-Salam" meaning, "and on you be peace". It is highly recommended to greet a fellow Muslim in this manner, and once greeted, it is wajib (compulsory) on the other person to reply back.It is also stated in the Qur'an to say this greeting when one enters his/her house, even if the house is empty. "...So when ...

( 2024-08-30 08:20:45 )

What is life?

What Is Life?

They Say it’s from

''B to D''-

From

''Birth to Death''

But

What's Between B and D?

It’s C -

"Choice"...

Our Life is a Matter of Choices

Choose Wisely.

May ALLAH Give Us Opportunity To Choose Right Path....! (Aa

( 2024-08-30 07:14:46 )

Imam Khomeini: The founding father of Hezbollah

With its struggle against oppression and arrogant powers, the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran provided support for the underprivileged groups and defended their rights against the oppressors and the aggressors which led to Iran’s unwavering support of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the sacred cause of Palestine in their fight against the ravenousness of the Zionist entity. The Islamic Revolution in Iran achieved its victory at a time ...

( 2024-08-30 06:14:01 )

Faith Depends Upon Knowledge

An Expression of FaithHazrat Abu Talib (‘a) took the Holy Prophet (s) under his protection after his (s) grandfather died. He also happened to be the Chief of the Elders of the Quraysh of Mecca.The Quraysh were constantly warning Abu Talib (‘a) to control his nephew from spreading monotheism and deriding their gods, but he would silence them in his own courteous, but firm, manner. Islam went on spreading from household to household, ...

( 2024-08-30 05:13:04 )

Anger (Ghadab)

...Muhammad ibn Ya'qub (al-Kulayni), from 'Ali ibn Ibrahim, from Muhammad ibn 'Isa, from Yunus, from Dawud ibn Farqad, who reports al 'Imam al-Sadiq (A) to have said: "Anger is the key (that opens the door) to all kinds of vices." [1] Exposition: The great researcher Ahmad ibn Muhammad, popularly known as Ibn Maskawayh, in his book Taharat al-'a`raq, which is a fine book of rare excellence in beauty of style and orderliness of contents, ...

( 2024-08-30 05:13:01 )

Muslim Students in Canada hand out roses during Islam awareness week

Muslim Students' Association (MSA) at University of Regina in Canada, was getting the conversation going about Islam by handing out roses at the university on ...

( 2024-08-30 04:12:34 )

An ideal father and an ideal mothe

What are the qualities of an ideal father and an ideal mother? The answer: An ideal father is one who: 1. undertakes his responsibility well to create a good marital and family life with humane atmospheres. 2. brings his family lawful livelihood without a bit of unlawful. 3. respects his wife as a human being who is equal to him in rights and duties, as Allah has said, (O people! be careful of (your duty to) your Lord, ...

( 2024-08-30 03:12:24 )

Lebanese Cleric: Ashura, A Sublime School

Speaking to IQNA, Sayyed Jafar Fadlallah said although the uprising of Imam Hussein (AS) and the event of Ashura happened in a limited period of time, the movement contains all values and teachings of Islam. He added that all of the faithful, no matter following which religion or sect, should benefit from the virtues and teachings of this uplifting school. The senior scholar at Islamic Sharia Research Center in Beirut also stressed that ...

( 2024-08-30 02:09:24 )

THE VIEW OF THE MODERN WORLD

THE VIEW OF THE MODERN WORLD This was about the ancient world. Now let us see what the modern world says. It does not resort to speculation and approximation. It is concerned with observation, test and experiment. Its conclusions are based on facts, figures and objective studies. In the modern world, as the result of deeper medical, psychological and social studies, more and bigger disparities between man and woman, unknown to the ancient ...

( 2024-08-30 02:09:23 )

Muslim woman in canada ordered to remove hijab in court

A Muslim woman in Canada, who was denied a court appearance because of her hijab, sought legal clarification on the rights of Quebecers, who want access to justice while wearing religious attire. ania El-Alloul's lawyer appeared in Quebec Superior Court on Thursday seeking a declaratory judgment that would clarify that litigants have the right to wear a hijab or other religious attire in court, Toronto Star reported. "We are seeking a ...

( 2024-08-29 10:45:47 )

The Value of Certainty

Certainty or conviction is a valuable capital which is given to only few people. Anybody possessing this enjoys great prosperity.Imam Reza (A.S) has stated:"الاِيمانُ فَوقَ الاِسلامِ بِدَرَجَةٍ وَالتَقوَى فَوقَ الاِيمَانِ بِدَرَجَةٍ وَاليَقِينُ فَوقَ التَقوَى بِدَرَجَةٍ وَلَم يُقَسَّم بَينَ العِبَادِ شَيئٌ ...

( 2024-08-29 08:35:18 )

The Effects of Optimism

The Effects of Optimism In the same manner in which the body system becomes disturbed by various illnesses, the harmony of thoughts, which are held by one’s mind becomes disturbed by different factors and evil traits. Despite the powers of the mind, it cannot be independent of a person’s conduct. Therefore, man can only feel happiness when he enjoys good manners that conform to his thinking, conduct and enthusiasm. It is the responsibility ...

( 2024-08-29 06:29:09 )

FAMILY LIFE IN ISLAM(Part 1)

by Mohammad Haroun Speech delivered at Ahmadiyya House, Wembley (UK) on 16th January 1999 As an individual, one may be at one and the same time a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, an aunt or a niece. Similarly, if one is a male, one may be at one and the same time a father, a grandfather, a husband, a brother, a son, an uncle or a nephew. This fact is all too obvious to everyone here. But there are many social ...

( 2024-08-29 03:17:42 )

Mosque members help homeless in Orange County, California

"What a great way to spend the first day of the year,” the Golden West College student said.At least two dozen of the male members of her youth group were sweating it out on the basketball courts on a sunny, crisp morning, holding their first charity basketball tournament to benefit the homeless.The women were getting hygiene kits ready and preparing for a bake sale, barbecue, henna art sessions and later, a pingpong game. All proceeds ...

( 2024-08-29 01:09:36 )

The Path to Prosperity

At first we will mention the following words from the Commander of the Faithful about prosperity. These divine and wise words have risen out of his heavenly heart to guide man towards prosperity. In response to one who asked what prosperity is he said: Prosperity does not depend on having more wealth, children, but it depends on having more knowledge, patience and perseverance; and on being proud of your worshipping of God. Thank God if you have ...

( 2024-08-29 01:09:33 )

Al-Wefaq Condemns Nigeria Heinous Crime, Urges Release of Sheikh Al-Zakzaky

Bahrain's main opposition group Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society denounced what it described as "the heinous crime" that hit Nigeria, leaving many innocent people killed.In a statement issued on Wednesday (December 16, 2015), Al-Wefaq stressed that "the use of force and murder completely goes against the principles of humanity, the international human rights law and the principles and teachings of Islam. It cannot be justified in any way." It ...

( 2024-08-28 06:24:49 )

Sheikh al-Kerbalai Opens Imam Hassan Visitors Complex

Ahlul Bayt News Agency - The Secretary-General of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Sheikh Abdul-Mehdi El-Kerbala’i opened the Imam Hassan Visitors Complex, which is located on Najaf-Kerbala road.A stately ceremony was held where a top delegation, the head of the Muslim Shia Endowment Bureau, ministers, parliaments, politicians, heads of tribes, and the local government of Kerbala city attended.Sheikh Abdul-Mehdi El-Kerbala’i delivered a ...

( 2024-08-28 05:18:09 )

Nabeel Rajab criticizes U.S. for arms sales to Saudi, Bahrain

The column appeared ahead of Trump's visit this weekend to regional power Saudi Arabia, a supporter of the fellow Sunni Muslim-ruled kingdom of Bahrain as it grapples with continued unrest from its Shi'ite majority. Both countries have been on an invasion against Yemen for over two years, but it has been with no success despite launching thousands of air strikes. "Trump's administration already decided to lift all human rights restrictions ...

( 2024-08-28 04:17:34 )

Bangladeshi Shias rally on Prophet birthday & Unity Week; They slam massacre of Rohingya Muslim in Myanmar

On the occasion of the holy birth anniversary of the holy Prophet (S) and Unity and solidarity week called by Imam Khomeini (R) from 12 R.A – 17 R.A and the massacre of Rohingya Muslim in Myanmar, a rally was brought out from Anjuman-e-Panjatani, Khulna, Bangladesh on 13/12/16. (AhlulBayt News Agency) - On the occasion of the holy birth anniversary of the holy Prophet (S) and Unity and solidarity week called by Imam Khomeini (R) from 12 ...

( 2024-08-28 04:17:27 )

The Last Night of the Holy Month of Ramadan

During this night there are few important deeds and one should make his best endeavors for their performance as follows: To offer ten rak'ats of prayer for acceptance of this month's deeds and worships.In the book of Iqbal, it has been narrated from the Holy Prophet [peace be upon him and his holy progeny], that he has sworn that whoever offered ten rak'ats of prayer during this night in the following ...

( 2024-08-28 01:13:05 )