Mosque Foundation

by Sh. Kifah Mustapha Introduction: Ramadan is the ninth month in our lunar calendar. The origin of this word is (Ra-ma-doo رَمَضُ) which means in the Arabic language: “intense or […]

People who make a difference are very clear in who they are and what they are doing. The level of change in “making a difference” for them depends on the […]

Our Tongues and a World of Choices The tongue is one of the most important organs of our body for it relates to our responsible status toward God called “Takleef” […]

Coping With Grief    Tears were coming from the Prophet’s eyes upon the death of his son Ibrahim. His companions asked of such a matter, assuming that being a prophet […]

 I Bear Witness Al Shahadah[1] means that a person has witnessed through knowledge and faith the truth behind life. It is the conclusion about what identifies you as a human […]

Understanding Heaven Heaven is the residence of luxury where Allah (SW) from His mercy rewards His servants on the Day of Judgment.  Many names were mentioned in the Quran about […]

Looking at the way our community uses the term “Haram”, we cannot ignore that there is a sort of abuse in the use of the term. The abuse comes in […]

Understanding the Term “Haram” or Forbidden  (Part Two) No need for unlawful matters There are enough permissible or “halal” things to substitute for unlawful ones. This is a concept that […]

Safety and Faith: the Meaning of “Iman”  Quran Vocabulary Series Imân is one of the most common words of the Muslim vocabulary. It is often translated as faith, belief, or […]

Birds of the Quran Birds make several appearances in the Quran, in a variety of contexts. They were part of unforgettable stories in prophetic history, appearing with such illustrious figures […]

Miracle of the Pen Everyday we write something, whether a list of some kind, a small note, or a book. The process of writing is a wondrous ability that we […]

Pilgrimmage (Hajj) – The Journey of a Lifetime The annual pilgrimage to Makkah – the Hajj – is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to […]