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April 27, 2018

7 Qualities that Allah loves

Bibi Zainab DowlutAbu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “When Allah loves a slave, calls out Jibril and says: ‘I love so-and-so; so love him.’ Then Jibril loves him. After that he (Jibril) announces to the inhabitants of heavens that Allah loves so- and-so; so love him; and the inhabitants of the heavens (the angels) also love him and then ...

April 19, 2018

Museum in Makkah transports visitors to era of Prophet (peace be upon him)

Saudi GazetteWhat do Westerners of different religious following know about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? What do atheists know about him? What do new Muslims know about him and what do the Arabs who were born Muslim know about him, may Allah be pleased with him?Does the average person know that when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) laughed, his molars showed, or that a scent of musk emanated ...

April 12, 2018

The spirit of volunteering

Sheikh Ibrahim DjemaTo be an upright and productive Muslim, there is more we must do than listening to lectures, attending seminars, and going to the masjid. A Muslim must have a positive impact on his/her community.Volunteerism is not a new concept in Islam.We can start our discussion by examining the word ‘volunteering’ as used in the Holy Qur’an, referring to the voluntary or supererogatory acts of worship.“And whoever volunteers good ...

April 5, 2018

10 reasons why your supplications are unanswered

By Bibi Zainab DowlutWe are all humans at the end of the day, and we all feel miserable at some point or other. We feel sad when we lose a loved one, or when we fail in exams, or when we get the sack at work. Other times, people make us feel dejected, by mockery, scorn or even jealousy. Sometimes, what stings the most is our own thinking that our ...

April 5, 2018

In honey there is healing

Saudi GazetteHaving a sweet tooth is not the only reason to be eating honey; it is loaded with health benefits, and it is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an as a universal remedy.“And your Lord inspired to the bee, ‘Take for yourself among the mountains, houses [hives], and among the trees and that which they construct. Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down ...

March 29, 2018

The Sakirin Mosque

By Simone DonvangIstanbul has always been the bridge between Europe and Asia. The city has a magnificent history of conquerors and worshippers of different religions and origins. With nearly 3,000 mosques counting, azan can be heard from every corner of Istanbul, coming from the minarets at mosques of different shapes, designs, and times.The Sakirin Mosque opened up for visitors and worshippers on the 7th of May 2009, a project funded ...

March 29, 2018

Celebrating Muslim Women

Saudi GazetteSince the dawn of Islam, women were just as influential in spreading the light of Islam as men. Names like Khadijah, Aisha, Umm Salamah, Fatimah bint Muhammad, and centuries later, Nafisa bin Al-Hasan, Fatima Al-Fihri, and many more will always be recognized as prominent female scholars.Although prophecy is restricted only to men and there are no female prophets, the Holy Qur’an does mention pious, righteous women whom Allah has ...

March 22, 2018

The special month of Rajab

Saudi GazetteIs Rajab truly a special month, or is it a regular month, just like any other month of the lunar calendar? Are there certain religious practices that one must perform in Rajab particularly?Professor Anahid Sumairi stated that Rajab is indeed a special month; it is one of the four sacred months on the lunar calendar.As Allah has mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, “Indeed, the number of months with Allah ...

March 22, 2018

Journey to Islam

Mark Shaffer, an American attorney and millionaire has declared his Islam in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, 17th October 2009. Mark was at that time on a holiday in Saudi Arabia to visit some famous cities like Riyadh, Abha, and Jeddah for 10 days.Mark is a well-known millionaire and also a practiced lawyer in Los Angeles, specializing in cases of civil laws. The last big case he handled was the case ...

March 15, 2018

Meeting between Heraclius, Byzantine Emperor, and Abu Sufyan, Chieftain from Arabia

Saudi GazetteHistory has many stories to tell and many lessons to learn from. Mistakes made in the past can be avoided by the one who studies and reflects today.A part of history many Muslims do not know is that the powerful Byzantine Emperor, Heraclius, came so close to embracing Islam. He knew it was the truth, but his arrogance, greed for power, and fear of losing his prestigious position in ...

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