The position of Zakah and the Basic Rule of Its Ordainment: 　　Zakah is one of Islam’s pillars and great foundations. It is Joined by Allah The Almighty with prayer in many locations of His Glorious Book. The source of its obligation lies in the Quran, the Prophetic Sunnah and the... More

　　A wise person should not be satisfied with his or her present circumstances; rather, he or she should continually aspire to achieve noble aims and seek self-improvement. If he or she attains a certain status, he or she must look forward to achieving an even higher one. Undeniably, this has... More

　　Since the beginning of time, someone else has been controlling your time, or rather your timeliness. When we were younger, our parents determined when we got to school and how early or late we were. They helped us to dress and get ready, and we were under their control. 　　Then,... More

　　“And your Lord inspired to the bee, "Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct. Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]." There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in... More

　　More than a fundamental necessity for living, food is a primary source for fulfilling our spiritual essence and inner functions that every man and woman needs for a conscious and balanced being. Indeed, learning the emphasis the Quran and the Sunnah place on the role food plays in the relationship... More

　　Any good story whether told in a book or portrayed on screen usually follows the same pattern. As the backdrop is set up, the protagonist is introduced. An obstacle is then thrown his or her way, which he or she spends the bulk of the plot tackling. More often than... More

　　There are norms and laws in the universe that man is not permitted to contradict. Instead, he should abide by them so as to enjoy a good life and eternal happiness in the Hereafter. One such norm is that if one works hard, he will find results; if one exhausts... More

　　Abu Rifa‘ah, May Allah be pleased with him, came to the Prophet while he was delivering a Khutbah (sermon) and said, “O Messenger of Allah, I am a stranger who came to ask about matters of his religion because he does not know about his religion.” The Messenger of Allah... More

　　• Specialization: If a Muslim wants to specialize in one science, he should choose the most honorable branch of science and the most beneficent one that suits his abilities. It was said, “If you want to be a scholar, you should know everything about one thing, but if you want... More

　　Dear educator, 　　Below is a set of fascinating patterns and interesting situations for you and other educators to learn and obtain benefit from as much as you like. They are patterns and images from the childhood of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, for they are the best... More

　　Allah The Almighty made Hijab (Islamic covering) obligatory upon women in order to protect their chastity, preserve their honor, and for it to be a symbol of their true faith. 　　That is why we see that when any society deviates from the right path and the divine methodology, it becomes... More

　　This is the great month of Sha`ban, most of which our beloved Prophet used to fast. It is of paramount importance for us to keep alive this Sunnah and use it to get ready for the best time of the year to be a Muslim and feel like a Muslim—the... More

　　All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. 　　The actions of people are presented to Allah in the month of Sha’ban, so the Prophet used to fast repeatedly... More