The other day I was telling my eight year old after she finished reciting Quran that this is one of the moments when our duas and prayers are heard. I asked her to make a secret wish directly to Allah. Later she said she would like to share her secret wish with me. I was assuming that she may have asked for material things like toys or Cds. I was pleasently surprised to know ... Read More

I read a very interesting interview in Guardian of a Guantanamo Guard who converted to Islam after only six months of this interaction with muslim detaniees. Now called Mustafa Abdullah, he writes " While the guards indulged in alcohol, porn and sports, Holdbrooks says he needed to learn how the detainees could endure abuse and still smile, while he was utterly miserable." He was looking of peace of mind and discipline in life which he hoped to get  after entering Islam. Read below ... Read More

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(Arranged Alphabetically) Barley: Good in fever, while use in a soup form. Dates: The Prophet (SAW) said that a house without dates has no food. It should also be eaten at the time of childbirth. Figs: It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles. Grapes: The Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes - it purifies the blood, provides vigour and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears the bowels. Honey: Considered the best remedy for diarrhea when mixed in hot water. It ... Read More

The Holy month of Ramadan will start from 23th of August in Pakistan,Inshallah. The central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held a meeting with Chairman Mufti Nunib-ur-Rehman in chair to sight the moon of Ramzan of 1430 of Hijri calendar. Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman announced that no witness came forward with the evidence of sighting moon. Ramadan mubarak to everyone living in UAE, Saudia, and Europe who have 1st ramadan tomorrow, 22nd August 2009. Lets prepare:We have one more day to prepare for this blessed month which ... Read More

Ladies get ready to pay zakat (Purifying charity) on your jewels (assessories!!!). Abu Hanifah held that it is obligatory to pay zakat (zakah) on adornment if it has attained the conditions of reaching the threshold amount (nisab) of zakatable wealth and passing of a full Islamic lunar year, uninterrupted. (uninterrupted in the sense that at no point during that period does the amount of money drop to zero. However, if it drops below the Nisab without disappearing completely, the year ... Read More

If Prophet Muhammad (saw) Visited you? I wonder…………………… If Prophet Muhammad visited youJust for a day or two,If he came unexpectedly,I wonder what you would do?Oh I know you would give your nicest room,To such an honored guest,And you would serve him your very best. You would be the very best,Cause you’re glad to have him there,That serving him in your homeWould be a joy without compare. But…when you see him coming,Would you meet him at the doorWith your arms outstretched in welcome,To your ... Read More

Today is 2nd Shabaan in Pakistan. Arrival of Shabaan brings excitment in the lives of muslims as the month of Ramadan is approaching. I have a few confusions in my mind regarding the things we have been doing for centuries in the middle of this month and I have included the opinions of various ulema like Mufti Taqi Usmani, Dr Farhat Hashmi and Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz. Please read and help me reach a decision. Significance of Shabaan: Shabaan is ... Read More

1-Adhan Muhammad Hassan! Muhammad Hassan! Come call Adhan, And bring all the muslims to prayer. Bring them from the factory, Bring them from the school, Bring them from their comfy beds, And from their easy chair. Call them in the morning, Call them in the night, Call everyone to Islam, Call them to the light. 2-Three good boys (based on 'three blind mice') Three good boys Three good boys See how they pray, See how they pray, They pray together in a very straight line, And follow the Imam in perfect time; They're three good boys. Three good boys Three good boys See ... Read More

Suddenly, there was a person said salaam.“May I come in?” he asked.But Fatimah did not allow him enter the room.I’m sorry, my father is ill,” said Fatimah turned back and closed the door.She went back to her father who had opened his eyes and asked Fatimah, “Who was he, my daughter?”“I don’t know, my father. It was the first time for me to see him,” Fatimah said gently.Then, Rasulullah looked at his daughter with trembled look, as if he wantedto reminisce ... Read More