Principles of Tazkiyah 　　As shown earlier, tazkiyah is a fundamental part of Prophet Muhammad's mission and his life constitutes a unique example of it. Together with his teaching, this example was responsible for altering the lives of his Companions to such an extent that they became the pinnacle and paradigm... More

　　4. Lifelong commitment 　　This principle deals with the question of effectiveness how can we insure that our tazkiyah efforts bear their expected fruits, help us achieve piety, and fulfill our purpose in this life? Allah Almighty gave a hint: "Take what We have given you with determination and remember what... More

　　There is a large collection of the Prophet's ideas, thoughts, instructions, teachings, beliefs, morals, manners and principles. The greatness and glory of Islam rests upon these ideals. Only a portion of them are listed here. 　　Purity of self 　　1. Wise is he who regards himself small, and performs deeds that... More

　　All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and there should be no aggression except against the oppressors. May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon the best of creation and the master of mankind, Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdullah, the Honest and Trustworthy. May Allah permanently confer... More

　　Here are some practical steps to control your gaze: 　　1- First, let us agree upon an issue that greatly affects the way you control your gaze, namely, the issue of the relativity of beauty. 　　The criteria of beauty vary from one person to another and from one sensibility to another.... More

　　In the context of Prophet Nooh (Noah) Allah the Almighty Says (what means): {And said, 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in [continuing] showers. And give you increase in wealth and children and provide for... More

　　Here is a Qudsi Hadeeth (sacred narration) that gives boundless hope to believers, and it depicts the depth of Almighty Allah's Great Forgiveness and Mercy. The subject of this article is the discussion that is based on this Qudsi Hadeeth that is reffered below. 　　Anas reported: ‘I heard the Messenger... More

　　According to the teachings Islam, the desires and lusts play a vital part in the makeup of every human being; they cannot be ignored. Humans, unlike the angels, have to face the challenge in this life of mastering these forces within us. If we fail to do so, then we... More

　　Son: What are the most dangerous of such temptations? 　　Dad: On top of such temptations is looking boldly at a woman as an object of sexual desire. This serves as a stimulus that may lead to an unlawful response. Also, it is the first step towards major sins. Allah warns... More

　　Son: Dad, were there more things that help increase one’s faith? 　　Dad: One has to remember that he will stand before Allah on the Day of Reckoning when all secrets are disclosed. Nothing will be hidden from Him, and the mouths of the disbelievers will be sealed and their limbs... More

　　The year of his noble birth 　　According to the most correct opinion of the scholars, the Prophet was born in the city of Makkah in the year of the Elephant (in the year 571or 570CE), in the month of Rabee' Al-Awwal. 　　The day of his birth 　　There is an agreement... More

　　1- The scholars of the Permanent Committee said, 　　All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds and may His peace and blessing be upon His Messenger, his family and Companions. 　　First: The word “‘Eed” [festival] is a term given to the occasion of assembly which customarily recurs... More

　　5- Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz said, 　　I read the article that was published by An-Nadwah Journal, on 30-11-1384 AH, under the title "Honoring the Mother and Honoring the Family", and felt that the writer appreciated, from many perspectives, the Western innovation of fixing a day in the year to celebrate... More