by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 17, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff On their journey to Makkah, pilgrims hope and pray that their hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah) will be accepted. They want to be rewarded, gain Paradise and the pleasure of Allah and to be saved from the Hellfire. To achieve this, they need to meet the requirements of Hajj. What are the requirements […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 15, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff Definitions The Hajj, Pilgrimage The Arabic word ‘Hajj’ literally means to repair to, betake oneself or set off for a place. In the technical usage of the term, it means to repair to the Sacred House in Makka and perform the rites of the Pilgrimage. Allah says, “Thus Hajj-Pilgrimage to the (Sacred) […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 9, 2019 | FEATURED, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was an orphan who lived under the guardianship of his grandfather, ‘Abd al-Muttalib after his mother’s death. Few years later, his grandfather died. He, then, went to live with his paternal uncle, Abu Talib. Abu Talib used to defend Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him); however, […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 4, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

Allah Has Created people to be different in their living; some are rich and some poor, some well-off, affluent and high-esteemed, and others indigent, miserable and astray in life. That is great wisdom decreed by Allah so that people would exchange work, cooperate with one another, and use one another to achieve their requirements and needs: the […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | June 30, 2019 | FEATURED, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff The Sacred Covenant Messengers who Allah sent before Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told their peoples about Muhammad’s Prophethood and mission. Moreover, Allah described him in the Holy Scriptures previous to the Gracious Quran. A covenant was made between Allah and all prophets that if He sent Prophet Muhammad (peace and […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | June 25, 2019 | Guide to Prayer, Prayer in Islam | 0 Comments

What is the ruling of making up the missed or nafl prayers beyond the prescribed times? Is it permissible to make up the sunnah before Zhuhr prayer?

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | June 25, 2019 | Ethics & Values, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff Definition Sabr (patience) is an Arabic word that means in language to restrain. The month of Ramadan is called the month of al-Sabr because it is self-restraint from food, drink and sexual intercourse. In the technical usage of the term, it means to restrain oneself from neglecting Allah’s commands, indulging in prohibitions […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | June 20, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff Definition of Tawbah Tawbah (repentance) is an Arabic word which means in language to return. In the technical usage of the term, it means to return from disobedience of Allah’s commands to His obedience. The greatest and most important kind of repentance is to desist from disbelief and revert to belief in […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | June 18, 2019 | FEATURED, New Muslims | 0 Comments

Half of the teams come from Muslim countries in different regions of Africa. Here are some facts on some prominent Muslim players

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | June 18, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff For actions to be accepted and rewarded by Allah there are two crucial prerequisites: (1) Sincerity or having a valid intention (2)  Performing the action properly, namely, performing it according to the way the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did it. This article will mainly discuss the first […]