Who Are Good Authors?

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In a world full of Islaamic books and with over seventy sects of Islaam it can be very daunting when trying to find the right book to learn about Islam. The number one important thing is to look at the author. You want to buy books that are or [...]

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The Varying Forms of Wrongful Backbiting

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There are found amongst the people those that will backbite in accordance to his gathering and his companions and his associates. Whilst his knowing that the one being backbitten is free of what it is they say – or of some of what they say. However; he [...]

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Todays Credit Crunch

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Ibn `Uthaymeen forecasts the “Credit Crunch”
…likewise one can be a spendthrift concerning vehicles, a person from the middle or lower class buying a luxurious car for example, because his neighbor or his peer at school and so on has one. Especially now since this door has been opened, which [...]

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Fatwa Friday: Why Usury Is Forbidden

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Question:
 Why mark up (usury) is prohibited in Islam? Does interest has an effect on the national economy?
Fatwa: 
 
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (May Allaah exalt his mention) is His slave [...]

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Running Low On Funds…

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Her jaw tightened, tension swiftly rose through her body causing a crater sized lump of guilt and anxiety.  Swallowing a large gulp of fear and regret she slowly sat down to listen to her husbands tone.  The silent plea that was embedded in his simple and clearly spoken words,
  [...]

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Sadaqatul Fitr explained in detail

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By Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips- Islamic Studies Vol. 1
1. MEANING
Zakaah al-Fitr is often referred to as Sadaqah al-Fitr. The word Fitr means the same as Iftaar, breaking a fast and it comes from the same root word as Futoor which means breakfast. Thus, Islamically, Zakaah al-Fitr is the [...]

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How To Start Your Own Online Store!

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Looking to secure you own online halaal store?  Why settle for just one source of income when you can reap the benefits of having multiples sources?  Are you a sahm (stay at home mom), disabled, unemployed?  If you have access to the internet than you can easily start up [...]

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Non Muslims Snap Up Islamic Compliant Bank Accounts

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“(Bank) Branches are reporting interest from all communities,” says Paul Sherrin, head of Islamic Finance at Lloyds TSB, which allong with HSBC and Islamic Bank of Britain offers Sharia compliant accounts.
 

Perhaps, though, if I had lots of money I would look at it differently and want interest

Emma [...]

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So That You May Become People Containing Taqwa

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Question: “Could the Shaikh give us some words of benefit for the blessed month of Ramadaan, on this fine occasion?” Shaikh al-Albaanee, may Allaah have mercy upon him said, “Allaah, the Exalted and Most High, says in the Noble Quraan:
“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as [...]

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Zakaah Awareness & Obligations For Businesses

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Dear Reader,
A great way to find increase in rizq (sustenance) is to increase your charity and pay the zakat, that Allaah (swt) has made obligatory on all Muslims.  Giving zakat (Support of the Needy).  This is the third most important pillar in the five pillars of Islam.  Zakat means ‘purification’ [...]

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