Who was the person who was made to resemble ‘Eesa (peace be upon him)?

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Question: I have a few question about the one who was crucified instead of Isa (peace be upon him) I have seen in one place saying that the one who betrayed Isa (PBUH) was made to look like [...]

China: Record number of Chinese Muslims to make Mecca pilgrimage

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A record 10,700 Chinese Muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Association of China (IAC) said here on Wednesday. It is the first time the figure has topped the 10,000 mark.
Between Nov. 15 and Dec. 7, Chinese [...]

KSA: First flight of Indian Haj pilgrims arrives

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he first flight carrying 259 Haj pilgrims from India touched down at the Haj Terminal of King Abdul Aziz International Airport here yesterday. India’s Ambassador M.O.H. Farook, Consul General Dr. Ausaf Sayeed and his wife Farha Sayeed, and Haj Consul Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan received [...]

KSA: The Islamic Jurisprudence Council – Qur’anic Ringtones Haram

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The Islamic Jurisprudence Council banned the use of the verses of the Holy Qur’an as ringtones for mobile phones because it impinges on the sacred character of the Muslim Holy Book, the Saudi Press Agency reported yesterday.
“It is demeaning and degrading to the verses of the Holy Book to [...]

KSA: Official Outlines Plan for Zamzam Distribution in Haj

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The Zamzam Office in Makkah has outlined a new distribution plan for the upcoming Haj season, which will see pilgrims being handed gifts of 300ml bottles of the holy water on the first day of Dhul Qidah, said Sulaiman Abu Gaila, deputy chairman [...]

KSA: Saudis top three categories of King Abdul Aziz Quran Competition

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Prince Khaled gave away prizes for the winners of the competition. Saudi contestants bagged first prizes in three of the total five categories of the competition. Several dignitaries, including the Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Alu AlSheikh, the Minister for Islamic [...]

The Etiquette of Dealing With Parents

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from ‘Etiquettes of Life in Islam’ by Muhammad Yusuf Islahi
…Next to God, man owes the greatest obligation to his parents. The greatness and value of this obligation towards one’s parents may be realised from the fact that the Holy Qur’an at several points mentions the rights of [...]

Islam Q&A: Is it required to specify the length of the rental period, and what is the ruling on paying per click for advertisements?

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Q: A place on a webpage is specified for advertising for other websites. Is it a must or not to specify the period of time for renting this place, by [...]

Wife Beating in an Islamic Perspective

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Q:Respected scholars! Does Islam allow wife beating? Some husbands are violent and they say that the Qur’an allows them to beat their wives. Is there any logical explanation given regarding men being allowed to beat their wives, as stated in surat An-Nisa’, verse 34?
A: [...]

25 Ways to Deal with Stress and Anxiety

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by Abdul Malik Mujahid
Torture. Beatings. Loss of property. The death of loved ones. These were just some of the enormous challenges the Muslims of Makkah faced in the seventh century following their acceptance of Islam in fiercely tribal and polytheistic Makkah. Detention. Harassment. Beatings. [...]

Living Sharia: The Ideal Husband

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By Fethullah Gulen.
…The Messenger was kind and gentle to all women, and advised all other men to follow him in this regard. Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas described his kindness as follows:
`Umar said: One day I went to the Prophet and saw him smiling. “May God make you smile [...]

195 expatriates embrace Islam during Ramadan in Riyadh

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About 195 foreign nationals working in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, embraced Islam during the holy month of Ramadan, thanks to the efforts made by the Cooperative Office for Islamic Call and Guidance (Jaliyat), under the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance. [...]

UAE embraces 224 new Muslims

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“Up to 224 individuals of different nationalities voiced their desire to become Muslim and this center helped them to achieve their goal,” head of the New Muslims Section at the Dubai Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, Huda al-Kaabi, told reporters on Tuesday.Al-Kaabi said 125 [...]

Gearing up to observe end of blessed month

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Eid Al Fitr is a day of blessings for all fasting Muslims as they are promised great rewards by Almighty Allah for observing their fast. It is one of the two festivals of Islam and celebrated by all Muslims on the first day of [...]

New Muslims Tell of Their Journey Discovering Islam

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…Maria is another convert. Born in an Italian Catholic family, Maria initially wanted to become a Catholic nun. While studying at a theology college in Italy, she found contradictions in the new and old testaments. After studying for three years she quit and decided [...]

Gender Equity in Islam

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By Dr. Jamal  A Badawi  – A comprehensive look at gender equality in Islam from a spiritual, social,economical and legal perspective using the Quran and the sunnah as a basis.
When dealing with the Islamic perspective of any topic, there should be a clear distinction between the normative teachings [...]

Makkah Charity to Streamline Delivery of Zakat Al-Fitr

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The Makkah Governorate has approved a plan to distribute Zakat Al-Fitr in an organized way in the holy city. The plan aims to distribute 1,000 tons of rice among more than 20,000 poor families. The project will be carried out by the Charitable [...]

More people embrace Islam during holy month

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The Haji Karim Foundation office on Jl Lautze, Central Jakarta is busy than usual this month, with a greater number of ethnic Chinese enquiring about converting to Islam…According to Yusman, Indonesian Chinese converts need facilitation and support to address problems encountered with their non-Muslim families [...]