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The Pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Makkah

In Islamic Law, it means a particular journey at a particular time to a particular place for the purpose of worshipping Allah. In other words, it...

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The Behavior and Social Interaction of a Believer

Islam, therefore, goes well beyond articles of faith and ritual acts of worship. All of a Muslim’s behavior, manners, ethics and practices must reflec...

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Islam’s Emphasis on Proper Behavior, Manners and E...

There are actually numerous statements of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) related to the importance of having good character. H...

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A Muslim vis-à-vis His/Her Parents

Allah has demanded that Muslims treat their parents in the best possible fashion. Muslims must be grateful people. They must be grateful to Allah and...

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Converts and Relations with Non-Muslim Relatives

The relationship between a new convert and his non-Muslim family and associates can be a difficult one. Many times there is open opposition from the n...

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A Muslim vis-à-vis His/Her Spouse

Marriage is a very important institution in Islam. The family is the nuc-leus for society as a whole. If the family is on a sound foundation, it is mo...

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Whom One Can Wed

One important issue is that of marrying men or women who are not chaste. There is a difference of opinion among the scholars over whether or not it is...

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The Rights of a Husband and a Wife

The first thing that every married person must realize that one’s spouse is first and foremost another Muslim. He/she is one’s brother/sister in Islam...

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Dissolution of a Marriage

There are basically three ways in which a marriage is dissolved in Is-lamic Law.

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A Muslim vis-à-vis His/Her Children

Muslim scholars consider that the rights of children appear long before they are even conceived via the selection of a pious and righteous spouse. Thi...

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A Muslim vis-à-vis His/Her Neighbors

One should demonstrate goodness towards one’s neighbor by: helping them when they seek help, assisting them if they seek assistance, visiting them whe...

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A Muslim vis-à-vis Other Muslims

if Islam is truly applied, a Muslim will be a brother/sister to all the Muslims in the world and would do nothing but good toward them and would expec...

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A Muslim vis-à-vis Non-Muslims

Obviously, Muslims and non-Muslims are following very different paths. A Muslim’s life revolves entirely around the proper belief in God. A Muslim’s a...

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A Muslim vis-à-vis Society as a Whole

When a Muslim accepts to live in a certain society, he is, in essence, making a pact that with that country that he will abide by the laws of that sta...

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A Muslim vis-à-vis Wealth and Property

In Islam, wealth is not considered an evil. Wealth is a bounty that Allah bestows upon individuals. It is definitely not evil nor even a necessary evi...

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Ethics and Business Dealings in Islam

Business dealings in Islam are not simply a matter of getting ahead in this world. They are not cutthroat competition or taking advantage of others. I...

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The Concept of Purification of the Soul

Purification of the soul is a “process.” In other words, it is not some-thing static. It is, in fact, dynamic and it can be volatile. A person may be...

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The Increase or Decrease of Faith

There is no question that there are differences in the outward deeds of humankind. This is a reflection and an aspect of the increase and decrease in...

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The Development and Growth of One’s Faith

When one first makes the declaration of faith, he has started on the road to being a true Muslim and a true believer. The first step is to cleanse one...

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The Path to Increasing One’s Faith and Purifying O...

The path espoused by the Quran and Sunnah for purifying one’s soul is amazingly very clear and actually easy to follow for all those whose intentions...