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In "Life / Faith"
April 27, 2018
7 Qualities that Allah loves
April 19, 2018
Museum in Makkah transports visitors to era of Prophet (peace be upon him)
April 12, 2018
The spirit of volunteering
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 duaas are unanswered, and perhaps this is the most dispiriting of all.Yet we should not lose hope, for Allah says, “Indeed, no one despairs of relief from Allah except the disbelieving people.” (Holy Qur’an 12:87)Allah reminds us that He is The Responsive, “And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.” (Holy Qur’an 2:186)So how then,...
April 05, 2018
10 reasons why your supplications are unanswered
April 05, 2018
In honey there is healing
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 by the Sakir Foundation, in the memory of Ibrahim and Semiha Sakir. The project and result of the construction is like no other. The Sakirin Mosque is designed by Zeynep Fadilioglu, the great-niece of Ibrahim and Semiha Sakir, and the first woman to design a mosque.Growing up in Istanbul, Zeynep Fadilioglu has always been largely influenced by the rich...
March 29, 2018
The Sakirin Mosque
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 singled out as faithful worshipers and role models for all.“And We sent not before you [as messengers] except men to whom We revealed from among the people of cities.” (Holy Qur’an 12:109)Maryam, the mother of Prophet Jesus was mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, and a chapter in the Qur’an is named after her. The mother of Prophet Musa was...
March 29, 2018
Celebrating Muslim Women
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 is twelve (lunar) months in the register of Allah (from) the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them.” (Holy Qur’an 9:36)The four sacred months are Rajab, Dhu-al-Qadah, Dhu-al-Hijjah, and Muharram.These months are known as sacred months because in these months, committing sin is...
March 22, 2018
The special month of Rajab
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 of the famous American pop singer, Michael Jackson, a week before he passed away.A tourist guide who accompanied Mark for 10 days in Saudi Arabia, Dhawi Ben Nashir said, “Since he set foot for the first time in Saudi Arabia, Mark already started to ask questions about Islam and the prayer. As soon as he arrived in Saudi Arabia, Mark stayed in Riyadh for two days. While in Riyadh, Mark was very...
March 22, 2018
Journey to Islam
March 15, 2018
Meeting between Heraclius, Byzantine Emperor,
and Abu Sufyan, Chieftain from Arabia
