The Curiousity Corner

Bismillahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim There are several places in the Qur’an where Allah Azza Waajal mentions the story of Adam alaihi salam and Shaytan. The following is a discussion on one of those passages, which is also the first time the story is mentioned in the Qur’an, in the beginning of Surat al Baqarah. And [mention, O Muhammad … Read more

Eid al Fitr, or the “Festival of Fast Breaking,” is celebrated in late summer and represents the ending of the blessed month of Ramadan and fasting. It is during Eid al Fitr that we remember Allah (swt) and serve Him by giving zakkat, or charity, to those who are in need and by worshipping Him … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Allah (swt) sent the Prophet (s.a.w.s) with the mission of spreading the message of Islam to all humanity. After the Prophet’s death, it is upon us to carry on his mission. He has given us all the da’wah material we need in the Quran and the sunnah. However, the message itself may … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim People often ask questions like ‘Why do I have to pray?’ or ‘Why do I have to wear hijab, can’t I just dress modestly?’ Even those who do obey the obligations of being a Muslim don’t always do them by heart, because we have the attitude of taking obligations as burdens upon … Read more

Introduction Islam guides us in every major and minor decision in our lives. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam taught us everything that will help us achieve Allah’s pleasure. It is essential to know how to deal with things in the way that is pleasing to Allah, and how to avoid His displeasure. Therefore the … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The main task of the prophets of Allah the Exalted is to teach people His religion. Thus they are well equipped with the best teaching methods which can be used by human beings, along with the best teaching text books, the revelations of Allah. Allah says (translation of the meaning): We sent … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, culture consists of the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. According to Dr. Jimmy Jones, it is learned behavior that is passed down from generation to generation in a society. Therefore it excludes those matters that are genetically or biologically … Read more

by Raiiq Ridwan Storytelling is one of the most amazing ways of getting our message across. Public speakers, book writers, motivational article writers, etc. are all taught to give vivid imagery through stories, as stories are how human beings best connect. Allah subhana wa ta’ala created us, and He knows best how we learn and … Read more

by Raiiq Ridwan Muslims the world over believe that the Quran is the undisputed word of Allah. They believe that the Most Honourable, Allah sent the most honourable angel, Gabriel, to the most honourable city, Makkah, in the most honourable month of Ramadan, on the most honourable night of Laylatul Qadr to the most honourable … Read more