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The Trodden Path (Episode 12): Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi

In this series, Shaykh Shoayb Ahmed of South Africa will take us on a journey through the lives and biographies of some of the...

[Q-ID0771] Can a husband and wife have sexual relations during the month of Muharram?

QUESTION: What do the scholars of the Dīn and muftīs of the Sacred Law...

[Q-ID0770] What is the ruling on women praying Salah in see-through scarves?

QUESTION: What do the scholars of the Dīn and muftīs of the Sacred Law...
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[Q-ID0768] I am constantly in a state of travel, do I have to pray my Sunnah prayers?

QUESTION: What do the scholars of the Dīn and muftīs of the Sacred Law...

8 FAQ Every Muslim Should Know About The Friday Prayers (Jumuʿah)

What is Jumuʿah? Friday (Jumuʿah in Arabic) is the holy day for Muslims. Jumuʿah comes from the same root word as gather and congregation. On...

The Difference Between A Messenger And A Prophet

Question: Reference to Holy Qur`an 33:40 ........; he was a messenger of God and the last prophet.What is the difference between messenger and prophet? ...

Voluntary Prayers: Ishraaq prayer is Sunnah and is not obligatory

Answer Praise be to Allah Firstly Salaat al-ishraaq is a two-rak‘ah prayer that is offered after the sun has risen and become high, for those who pray...
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Sleeping Manners: The virtue of reciting some verses of Qur’aan just before going to sleep

Question I heard a hadeeth from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), the meaning of which is, Whoever recites ten verses...

Who are the Ansar and the Muhajirun?

By Zakarya Mitiche Everyone knows the story of the Ansar (Helpers) and the Muhajirun (Emigrants). The Muhajirun were the exiles, the original companions of the...

Does Every Pregnant Woman Have to Make Up Her Fasts from Ramadan?

Originally Posted at Safa Center Question: How much is the fidya for a person who cannot fast? What do I do if I am pregnant...

Answers To Six Common Questions About Muslims

Here are the answers to Some common questions about Islam. What is Islam, Allah, Muslims, Muhammad, Quran, and Islamic teachings. 1. What is Islam? Islam is...
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Do You Have a Conversion Story? Research Study Looking for Participants

By Holly Ait Taouit Questions about your personal conversion experience may come in many forms: “So, what’s your story?”; “Why did you convert?”; and “…can...

‘Eid Primer for Converts and Potential Khatibs

Originally published September 2010 For Converts, Their Families and One’s Co-Workers and Friends For many of us, the ‘Eid prayer is a simple ritual that...