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Beliefs and Practices of Islam, Page 101

Welcome to our local mosque!

Even when I pray at home, in my mind’s eye I know that others are praying too, at that same moment, somewhere around the world, and we are all facing in the same direction, even if we cannot see each other…

Cyclones, earthquakes and Allah’s Mercy

Human beings are forgetful, and we need constant reminders as to who we are, why we are here, and to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. All our acts of worship, our Salaah, Zakaat, our fasting and Hajj, are actually reminders of this unique relationship…

“The woman is right and Umar is wrong…”

One of the primary sources on which our Islamic legal system is built, is the principle of Ijtihaad, which means “to exert oneself” through applying your Aql on the premise of profound knowledge.

Muslims’ Racism

What will be your answer in the divine Supreme Court, when the charge of racism is leveled against you? What will you answer to the Supreme Creator when you will be guilty of killing and abusing members of His vicegerent on the basis of xenophobia?