To purify themselves, one strives to awaken their heart, fill all their moments, all their thoughts and all their actions with God’s remembrance. But first, why do we need to reach such a state of purification,…
Through Ramadan what does God want to teach us? What message does it have for us? What should we learn from fasting?
Have you ever contemplated on the way Ramadan fasting is prescribed in the Qur’an? What could this tell about fasting, getting ready for it? What lessons…
To be and remain Muslim is an unfailing process of belief and conduct. But, where does the cycle of goodness begin? What does make a Muslim a true one?
Throughout the history of mankind, God’s prophets all came to their people with a very purpose and shared concerns and responsibilities. What is the true mission of such men? What did they face?
To purify themselves, one strives to awaken their heart, fill all their moments, all their thoughts and all their actions with God’s remembrance. But first, why do we need to reach such a state of purification,…
The Muslim Prayer Book: Rules, Concepts & Merits
How was the Prophet’s closest friend and companion? What did distinguish him? And how was his life before Islam? Where did his status in Islam come from?
How did Abu Bakr become the first caliph? What kind of leader was he? What does make a legacy of him? How did he stand in Arabia after…?
Researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore have found evidence that fasting for one or two days a week can prevent the effects of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease.
Zakat and Sadaqah are forms of charity given by Muslims. The two are different in their own respects. Zakat means growth, purification, and blessing in Arabic. Sadaqah means sign of sincerity of faith…
All of us need to get knowledge regarding such an important obligation in Islam as zakah. Watch this session and listen to what the sheikh has to say in response to the questions raised by the viewers.
It is common knowledge that zakah is a pillar of Islam. But, what are the things that we are required to pay zakah on? And what is the sepcific amount to be given? Listen to the answers of Dr. Zakir Naik to these questions.
Long before unions were established to protect workers’ rights, Islam acknowledged a whole set of rights for workers 1,400 years ago.
In times past when there were no environmental rights or laws Prophet Muhammad cared for the environment and called for protecting it. Why did the Prophet do that? How does Islam view the sanctity of earth?
How does Islam set the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims? Does Islam protect religious freedoms? If yes, why did the Prophet fight non-Muslims? How are Muslim ordered to treat non-Muslims?
What is the history of Valentine’s Day? Can Muslims celebrate it? Is there love in Islam? Click to know the answer to these questions.
Muslims who regularly attend mosques are more likely to work with their neighbors to solve community problems, be registered to vote, and are more likely to plan to vote…
Islam places great importance on kind treatment and social ties, not to mention one’s family and friends. On what conditions can a Muslim join non-Muslims during holiday seasons?
How do Muslims and Islamic institutions contribute to the ethnic and cultural diversity in the America? What role do- and should- they play? How is the Muslim is different from other religious communities? Imam Suhaib Webb answers…
It’s not such a bad idea giving yourself time and space to go back and look on your past self, embrace your new identity, work on it, and move forward…
Who is Muhammad Ali? Why is he the most famous American Muslim in the history of Islam? What do we learn from his life?
How do Muslims see the Qur’an? Whom does the Qur’an address? What does it reveal? The same message of all previous prophets, how though does it differ from them?
Do you see the man sitting there in the shade making baskets and utensils out of palm fronds? Take a good look at him. That is Salman whose grant was 5,000 dirhams a year!!
In times past when there were no environmental rights or laws Prophet Muhammad cared for the environment and called for protecting it. Why did the Prophet do that? How does Islam view the sanctity of earth?
Grief and sadness are normal responses to death of a loved one or loss. How did the Prophet react to the death of his only son? How did it define both faith and humanity?
To the Prophet, Khadijah wasn’t just an ordinary wife. Khadijah was a sign from God to manifest His presence and His support to His Prophet. How was their marriage union?
What is the Friday Prayer so special? Why is it obligatory, and upon whom? How important is for the life of a Muslim? How is it offered?
Zakat and Sadaqah are forms of charity given by Muslims. The two are different in their own respects. Zakat means growth, purification, and blessing in Arabic. Sadaqah means sign of sincerity of faith…
What should we do in the cherished first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah? How could we get the utmost benefits of these days and why?
