Ruling on writing the Qur’an or part of it in an alphabet other than Arabic then pronouncing it in Arabic – will one have the reward of reciting it?

If someone writes the Qur’an in English letters then pronounces it in Arabic and acts upon the meaning of what he reads, will he attain the same reward as if he read it in Arabic from the Mus-haf? Or is doing this an innovation that is not permissible? Praise be to Allah Firstly: In the …

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Islam has nothing to do with 786

“786” – we see it everywhere. Above our doors, in shop windows, on wedding cards and pretty much everywhere in between. There is a widespread belief that “786” means Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem. People write it seeking blessings and protection, believing that they are doing something good. In reality my dear brothers and sisters, 786 is …

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Benefits of having sincere intentions

Benefits of having sincere intentions 1 – Turning habits into acts of worship A good intention may turn a habit into an act of worship for which a person will be rewarded. So by eating and drinking he may intend to strengthen himself to obey Allaah, and by getting married he may intend to keep …

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The True Spirit of Jihad

The True Spirit of Jihad Writen by Sarah Ahmad Courtesy: Asad Rony “The believers are those only who believe in Allah and His Messenger, then they doubt not, and struggle hard with their wealth and their lives in the way of Allah. Such are the truthful ones” (49:15). Jihad is an Islamic institution that is …

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Anyone who says the Quran advocates terrorism obviously hasn’t read its lessons on violence

The permission given in Quran 22:40-41 to fight in self-defence was not only granted to defend Muslims from persecution, but to defend Christians, Jews and people of all faiths from acts of terror like those committed by Isis today People gather in memorial next to the Ahlens department store following the attack in central Stockholm on Friday Reuters/Gideon …

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