Surah Al Kahf

Surat Al Kahf has immense blessings. Abu Darda’ reported Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying: If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surat Al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal. (Sahih muslim Book 004, Hadith 1766) Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reports...

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The Rights and Duties of Women in Islam

Issues in which men and women are treated alike or women are treated favorably.This article discusses issues that carry little or no controversy. 1. EducationThe Messenger of Allah (p.b.u.h.) once said: "Acquiring knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim. (At-Tabarani)This narration applies equally to men and women. "Knowledge" in...

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Women in Islam

At a time when the rest of the world, from Greece and Rome to India and China, considered women as no better than children or even slaves, with no rights whatsoever, Islam acknowledged women's equality with men in a great many respects. The Quran states: "And among His...

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Reyhaneh Jabbari, the Iranian woman

Reyhaneh Jabbari, the Iranian woman who was hanged by Iran on Saturday, had released her will in a voice message. In a heartbreaking message to her mother Sholeh, Reyhaneh, 26, tells how she faced death for the crime of defending herself against a man who tried to rape...

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Marriage in Islam – Purpose and Virtues

Islam, unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage. There is no place for celibacy like, for example the Roman Catholic priests and nuns. The prophet (peace be upon him) has said “There is no celibacy in Islam.Marriage is a religious duty and is consequently a moral...

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