Day: July 14, 2020
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The Evil Eye Is Real – Duas For Protection for Muslims
While the evil eye is real, it is something that Muslims are not well aware of. The Prophet (PBUH) confirmed its influence in the Sunnah. In a Hadith from Sahih Muslim, Muhammad (S) said that the influence of the evil eye is a fact. He also said that if anything preceded destiny, it would be…
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The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)
Throughout his life, the Prophet (PBUH) was a splendid example of noble conduct. As Allah tells us in Surah Al-Anbiya, the Prophet (PBUH) was sent as a mercy for mankind. His companions recorded his sayings, and following the Prophetic Sunnah is a requirement of Islam. Throughout the Prophet’s (PBUH) life, he demonstrated how Islam should…
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Suicide is completely forbidden in Islam
Allah says in Surah al-Maidah that if anyone kills someone without reason, it’s as if he has killed all of humanity. Then, Allah says that the same applies to saving a life. Hence, any form of taking a life is a crime in Islam. We can apply the same logic to suicide, which Allah has…
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Five Islamic Recommendations for Achieving Happiness
Happiness is a somewhat subjective term for most people. Some may believe that happiness lies in amassing a mountain of wealth and living a carefree, luxurious life, without a care in the world. Others may regard popularity and fame as the ultimate source of happiness. The fact is that people tend to define happiness based…
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Why Is Alcohol Forbidden/Haram In Islam?
Islam explicitly prohibits the consumption of alcohol. In Surah Al-Baqarah, we learn that there is immense sin and also some benefit in liquor. However, the sin in alcohol outweighs its benefit. Moreover, Allah describes alcohol as Satan’s handiwork in Surah Al-Ma’idah, and tells us to keep our distance from it. As believers, we must hear…