Introduction to Islam

What is Islam?

A Muslim is someone who strives to surrender to God, submits to His will, and thus finds (inner) peace (especially in the Hereafter, as this world is always a place of conflict, both interpersonal and internal)...

The Holy Qur'an

English Translation of the Meanings by Mohammad Marmaduke Pickthal.

The pleasure of Allah

If someone asks about the meaning of life, one can give them a very simple answer: "The pursuit of the pleasure of God is the meaning of life!..."

The Islamic personality

Developing an Islamic personality and good character and teaching this to one's children is one of the main duties of a Muslim, and one's personality will only be complete when one sincerely follows the religion of Allah and implements it to the best of one's ability...

The Day of Judgment

And listen on the Day when the caller will call from a near place (to the Day of Judgment). The Day when they will hear the shout in truth - that will be the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, We alone give life and cause death, and to Us is the return...

The Significance of Ramadan

Fasting in Ramadan was prescribed during the 2nd year after the Hijra. Why not earlier? In Mecca, the economic conditions of the Muslims were poor. They were persecuted. Many days passed without them having anything to eat. It is easy to abstain from food when you have none...

Etiquettes of prayer

Prayer (Du’a) is, after the five daily obligatory prayers, one of the most important forms of worship, and there are a few things one should bear in mind to ensure it is more readily accepted by Allah s.w.t...

Major sins

Surely, Allah does not forgive associating anything with Him, and He forgives whatever is other than that to whomever He wills. (al-Nisa 4:48 and 116)...

Istighfar

O' my ilâh; You are my Lord, there is no ilâh but You. You created me, and I am your bondservant, and I will stick to my covenant and promise [of faith and sincere obedience] to You, as to my ability....

The Life in the grave

The soul of every person leaves their body at the moment of death. Everyone must enter the grave before entering Paradise or Hell. Just as everyone must be in their mother's womb before coming to earth, likewise they will leave this life to take up a new life in the grave...

Islam is easy

Allah (s.w.t.) has chosen for us a religion that best suits human nature: A religion that does not go to extremes, be it difficulties or negligence, but rather follows a middle path...