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    What are we eating??

    :salam2: I shudder when I read this. ...................................... Can You Avoid Cloned Meat? The FDA has released a formal recommendation to allow milk and meat from cloned animals on grocery store shelves, without labels indicating them as such. Many believe that the FDA...
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    Rulings - Can she observe a voluntary fast when she still owes days from Ramadaan?

    :bismillah: Question: I did not fast some days in Ramadaan because of my period, and I have not made up the days I owe yet. Can I fast the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. This issue is known to the scholars as observing naafil fasts before making up...
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    A party in Paradise, A party in Hellfire

    :bismillah: The Companions of our Prophet Muhammed (SAW) used to gather to remember death so that they would benefit their souls by increasing in fear of Allaah and strive to gain His pleasure. If this was the case of the Sahaabah and they were the best of generations, the most pious and...
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    A Father's Advice

    :bismillah: The Old Sock. A wise and saintly rich man, sensing his approaching death, called his son to his side and gave him these instructions: "My son, I shall be leaving you very shortly. On the day when I die, and they have washed my body and come to wrap it in the shroud, I want you...
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    By the token of time...

    :bismillah: Surat al-`Asr By Sheikh Sadullah Khan 1. By the token of time, 2. Verily Man is in loss, 3. Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual enjoining of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy (Qur’an 103). This early Makkan...
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    Quiz to test your knowledge

    :salam2: (Scroll down to check your answers.) Qu’ran Quiz 1. Which surah in the Qur'an is named after an Israelite Prophet who was sent to Iraq about 800 BC for the guidance of the Assyrians? () Ibrahim (Abraham) (alayhis salam) () Yunus (Jonah) (alayhis salam) () Yaq'ub (Jacob)...
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    My child

    :bismillah: Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying. Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear, and smile and say how perfect it is. Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry and...
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    The Blessing of Foods

    :bismillah: SIGNIFICANCE For every act that a Muslim does, there is a chance for him to earn some reward for it from Allaah. From praying to performing ghusl, Allaah has placed His blessings in everything. These rewards and blessings can be attained only by those keen to imbibe the...
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    The passing away of Rasoolillah (SAW) and the Companions

    :bismillah: Rasoolillah(SAW) Five days prior to his passing Rasoolillah(SAW) made wudhu and was helped to the masjid where he addressed the people: "He whom I have ever lashed his back, I offer him my back so that he may avenge himself on me. He whom I have ever blasphemed his honour, here...
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    Makkah Declaration on the Iraqi Situation

    :salam2: Makkah Declaration on the Iraqi Situation 11/30/2006 - Political Religious Social - Article Ref: IC0611-3172 About 50 Iraqi Muslim scholars representing the country's Shia and Sunni communities met on October 19, 2006, at the royal palace in Makkah, Saudi Arabia that...
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    Why do women cry?

    Why women cry :bismillah: Why women cry A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?" "Because I need to" she said. "I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will." Later the little boy asked his father, "Why...
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    Allah's Mercy

    In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful :salam2: This article bring tears to my eyes and I just want to share it with you. Subhanallah, Walhamdulillah, La illaha illallah, Allahu Akbar ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mercy in Creation Hadith Qudsi...
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    Pakistan court gives mother custody of British girl

    :salam2: I’m amazed. Honestly, when brothers marry a woman of a different faith, have they ever thought of the consequences should the marriage failed especially when children are involved ? What faith will these kids be raised should the custody fall onto one who is not a muslim ? Please...
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    Rasulullah (saw) ~ Pearls of Wisdom

    :salam2: Pearls of wisdom of Rasulullah (saw)
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    An Islamic Plastic Card

    :bismillah: :salam2: I have always stick with my principle of not having a credit card. I was strictly a cash person. Rather prefer the debit card over the credit card. However with globalization, as much as I tried, I have to admit I have to give in. I now have but just one credit card...
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    The Science behind the Veil

    :bismillah: On reading this article I have to say that wearing hijab helped protect a woman in a many splendid ways. Aside from religious obligations, I felt tremendous relieve when I have my hijab convering me in the cold winter months. Even in the scorching summer heat in Egypt or Saudia...
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    Luqman (A.S) the wise and some of his advises

    :bismillah: Luqman(A.S.) was born in the Continent of Africa. He grew up in the jungle and walked barefoot. Only the lower part of his body was covered in a loin cloth. His daily encounter with wild animals and life in the jungle made him strong and fearless. It was his habit to think deeply...
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    Selflessness – “Al-’eethar”

    :bismillah: Selflessness – “Al-’eethar” ~ By Amr Khaled (http://www.amrkhaled.net) I seek refuge in Allah, the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing, from the accursed Satan. In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. We praise Allah, thank Him, seek His help, guidance and...
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    Palestinians Lose Their Fear and This Should Frighten Israel

    :salam2: I was reading this article with interest and this verse came to mind. "And why should you not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)? - Men, women, and children, whose cry is: 'Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are...
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    another story to ponder

    :bismillah: :salam2: I've been asked before if there is a proposal from someone who is a graduate from Harvard or Oxford and a graduate from Al-Azhar or similar universities which of these two scholars would you put your preference on your marriage partner (say both are equaly good in...
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