1 – What is Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims around the world fast from dawn until sunset. It is a time of spiritual reflection, increased prayer and charitable acts. Muslims believe the doors of paradise are opened and the doors of hellfire are closed during this month …
Introduction This is one of five chapters of the Qur’an which begin with the word Alhamdulillah to teach us how to praise Allah. The other chapters are Fatihah, An’aam, Saba’, and Faatir. It is reported in a hadith that whoever memorizes the first 10 verses of Surah al-Kahf will be protected from the Anti-Christ (Dajjal) [Reported …
Brief Tafseer of First 10 Verses of Surah al-Kahf Read More »
Many progressive Muslims argue that there is no such thing as ‘normative Islam’ and that it is all open to re-interpretation according to changing times even when it comes to fundamental issues of creed. In order to defend this position, their line of argument goes something like this: What exactly is normative Islam? There is …
The Fine Line Between Belief (Emaan) and Disbelief (Kufr) in Islam Read More »
Allah says, “The Hour has drawn near and the moon has been split. Yet if they see a sign, they turn away and then say, ‘A continuing sorcery.‘“ (54:1-2) Allah informs people about the splitting of the moon using the past participle and refers to the unbelievers turning away from his signs. The commentators and …