The wisdom behind the Prophet marrying more than four wives Why did the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) marry a number of women? Praise be to Allah. Allah’s wisdom is great, and part of His wisdom is that He has permitted men, in previous divine...
Why do Muslims have to pray 5 times a day? Islam is based on five pillars which the Messenger sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam has explained for us, when he said: “Islam is built upon five [pillars]: the testimony that there is no god worthy of worship except Allaah and...
Why Islam? Out of all the other religions? If one objectively and justly researches into all religions and makes comparison, will come to the conclusion that Islam is the only religion that calls people to the worship of the One True God, Allah. All other...
Tolerance in Islam The dealings of the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, with other religions can best be described in the verse of the Quran: “To you be your religion, to me be mine.” [Al Qur'an 109:6] The Arabian Peninsula during the time of...
What is extremism? What is the meaning of ‘going to extremes’ in Islam? Is it considered extremism if a woman covers her face or a man lets his beard grow? Is it extremism to adhere to the prophet’s way and refuse every innovated matter in Islam? What is the...
What is Shirk? Shirk is of two types, major shirk which puts a person beyond the pale of Islaam, and lesser shirk. The first type, major shirk, is, every type of shirk which the Lawgiver described as such and which puts a person beyond the pale of his religion – such...
What is Tawheed? Source: Invitation to Islaam Newsletter [islaam.ca] Published: 1st May 1997 An explanation of Tawheed (the oneness of Allaah). The difference between Islaam (Submission to the creator of everything that exists) and all other religions which...
What is The Purpose of...
Why? Today, in this materialistic capitalistic world we live in, we are far too busy with the worldly matters and do not seriously think and reflect on the purpose of our existence. We believe any religion is here to restrict peoples lives and freedom. Yet, the very...
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