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Islam – A scholar in China – Do you Believe in any Religion

A Muslim scholar (sheikh) was on a visit to China to give a series of lectures to the local Muslim community. One day, he was scheduled to give a lecture at a local hall and was about to take a taxi along with his companions to that location.   They got into the taxi and the Sheikh asked about the length of time it would take to get to the lecture hall. The taxi driver, through the interpreter, answered "Two hours."   The Sheikh immediately turned to his companions and said: "well, we can't sit in this taxi with the…
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If Prophet Muhammad visited you …. beautiful poem

If Prophet Muhammad visited you   I wonder........................   If Prophet Muhammad visited you Just for a day or two, If he came unexpectedly,   I wonder what you would do? Oh I know you would give your nicest room, To such an honored guest, And you would serve him your very best.   You would be the very best, Cause you're glad to have him there, That serving him in your home Would be a joy without compare.   But...when you see him coming, Would you meet him at the door With your arms outstretched in welcome, To your…
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Racism and Islam

Racism is a innate belief in superiority in oneself over another. This mainly occurs in groups who have difference in colour. Discrimination also arises with difference in traditions also. However intolerance develops the most in colour alterations between communities. Although science has already proved the fact about everyone leading up to the same parents, Adam and Eve, the ideology still exists within many communities, tribes, and in generation until the truth is displayed and made manifest before them. When Allah's (SWT) Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, was raised as a Prophet, the same kind of racism, under the name…
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Islam – What is Nafs (ego)?

The ego (nafs) is the lowest dimension of man's inward existence, his animal and satanic nature.   There are two kinds of people, one are those who's Nafs have overcome them and led them to ruin because they yielded to them and obeyed their impulses. The other kinds are those who have overcometheir Nafs and made them obey their commands.     The prophet Muhammad (Sallahu Alihi Wa Sallam) said after returning from a war,   "We now return from the small struggle [Jihad Asghar] to the big struggle [Jihad Akbar]".   His companions asked,   "Oh prophet of God,…
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Islam – Never Underestimate The Power Of Prayer

A poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries. She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to work, they had seven children and they needed food. The grocer scoffed at her and requested that she leave his store.   Visualizing the family needs, she said: "Please, sir! I will bring you the money just as soon as I can." The Grocer told her he could not give her…
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Islam – 10 Tips on How to Concentrate during SALAH (PRAYERS)

1. Before standing up for Prayer, try to deal with all the minor urgent matters which demand your attention. If you are pressed by hunger, eat first; if you are pressed to attend to the call of nature, relieve yourself; if you are the parent of an infant, feed him or her, or keep him or her busy. 2. Perform your wudu’ (ablution) well, paying ...due care and attention. 3. Approach the Prayer with zest and passion as if it is the last prayer in your life before dying. Actually the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us…
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Bismillah (In the Name of Allah): Meaning of Bismillah, Power and Worth of Bismillah

Bismillah (In the Name of Allah) is the start of all good things, so we shall start with it. This blessed phrase is a mark of Islam, one constantly recited by all creatures through their tongues of disposition. If you want to perceive its inexhaustible source of strength and blessing, consider the following allegory: Travelers in Arabian deserts must travel under a tribal chief's name and protection, or else they will be bothered by bandits and unable to acquire what they need for the journey. Two people, one humble and the other arrogant, set out on a journey. The humble one…
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What is Heaven….???

1) You will remain healthy forever, disease will never come. 2) You will remain alive for ever, death will never come. 3) You will remain in bounties which will never be finished. Jannat is made with:- Bricks of Gold and Silver Its cement is of perfumed Musk Its chips are pearls and Yaqoot Its sand is Zafraan There are eight doors of Jannat. These are eight grades of Jannat: 1. Jannatul Mava 2. Darul Maqaam 3. Darul Salaam 4. Darul Khuld 5. Jannat-ul-Adan 6. Jannat-ul-Naeem 7. Jannat-ul-Kasif 8. Jannat-ul-Firdous Jannatul Mava is in the lowest, Jannat-ul-Adan is the middle &…
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