Meaning of Quran Verse, “No Compulsion in Religion”?
Transcript: The verse cited in this respect is in the second chapter of the Quran, the two hundred and fifty-sixth verse. When it says “no compulsion in religion,” this is stated…
What Is the Wisdom Behind Kissing the Black Stone?
Question: What is the wisdom behind kissing the Black Stone? Is it to seek blessing (barakah) thereby? Answer from Sheikh Muhammad ibn Salih Al-`Uthaymeen In the Name of…
Know that pride is a character trade and an attribute of the soul. It is the belief that one is superior to all others. Pride is a disease that prevents one…
Muslims And Mosques On The Rise In Japan Amidst Misconceptions About Islam
Recent years have seen increasing numbers of students and workers coming to Japan from Islamic nations, and mosques are being established in regions across the country. According to an investigation…
“Can I go to the masjid with you? I have always been so curious what happens there,” she asked. My friend Sara and I had spent hours talking about the…
1001 Inventions by Medieval Golden Muslim Scientists
Three school children visit a dusty library to research the story of ‘The Dark Ages’. What they find transforms their world view dramatically as ingenious inventors and pioneers of science…
Watch this excellent short film that brings to life the fascinating story of Ibn al-Haytham. Considered by many as the ‘Father of Optics’, Ibn al-Haytham made important contributions to the understanding of vision, optics and…
Battle of Hattin, 1187 – Saladin’s Greatest Victory
The Battle of Hattin (Arabic: معركة حطين) took place on 4 July 1187, between the Crusader states of the Levant and the forces of the Ayyubid sultan Salah ad-Din,…
