Surah Al-Imran

1. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].   2. Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists.   3. It is He Who has sent down the Book (the Qur'an) to you (Muhammad ) with truth, confirming what came before it. And he sent dow...

Surah Al-Baqarah

In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful 1. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. 2. This is the Book (the Qur'an), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqun [the pious and righteous persons who fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbi...

Surah Al-Fatiha

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.   The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,   Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.   It is You we worship and You we ask for help.   Guide us to the straight path –   The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked Your...

Friday Sermon: The Prophet and The Community of Trust

بِسْمِ اللّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ اِنَّا عَرَضْنَا الْاَمَانَةَ عَلَى السَّمٰوَاتِ وَالْاَرْضِ وَالْجِبَالِ فَاَبَيْنَ اَنْ يَحْمِلْنَهَا وَاَشْفَقْنَ مِنْهَا وَحَمَلَهَا الْاِنْسَانُۜ اِنَّهُ كَانَ ظَلُوماً جَهُولاًۙ Dear Brothers and Sisters! One day, our Prophet (pbuh) called out to people of Macca from Mount Safa near the Ka’ba. “Would you believe me if I tell you that there is an army wa...

A Spiritual Season: 3 Holy Months

Once again the Islamic world is preparing to welcome the three sacred months. The months of Rajab and Sha'ban hold a special place for believers due to the praise they receive in the Holy Qur'an and the hadith, as well as the fact that they herald the arrival of the month of Ramadan. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) gave glad tidings about this period of time, saying, "The month of Rajab is Al...

Prophet Muhammad and the Celebration of ‘Eid



During the Era of Happiness the celebrations would start with the ‘Eid prayer which was held in an area called the musalla (place of prayer); women and young girls joined the ‘Eid prayer.

After emigrating to Medina, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), believing that there was a need for legitimate entertainment, gave the people the glad tidings that "Almighty Allah has granted you two ...blessed ‘Eids ..." ...

Audio English Translation of the Qur'an

Audiobook of the English translation of the Qur'an by Muhammed Marmaduke Pickthall.     Juz 1 [audioplayer mp3="/images/upload/media/quran/meal/en/1.mp3" ogg="/images/upload/media/quran/meal/en/1.ogg" width="634"][/audioplayer] Juz 2 [audioplayer mp3="/images/upload/media/quran/meal/en/2.mp3" ogg="/images/upload/media/quran/meal/en/2.ogg" width="634"][/audioplayer] Juz 3 [audioplayer mp3="/images...

Qur'an Recitation (By Abdulbasit Abdussamed)

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A Day in Ramadan with Prophet Muhammad (saw)

The greatest jewel on the crown of the Islamic year is the blessed month of Ramadan, the month described by the Messenger (saw) himself as the month of his community. For a people enjoined and assured with the divine decree: “You have a good example in God's Messenger for whoever hopes for God and the Last Day, and remembers God oft” (Qur’an, 33:21), the life of the Prophet Muhammad during the m...

Quranic Verses Related to Ramadan

“O you who believe! Prescribed for you is the Fast, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may deserve God's protection (against the temptations of your carnal soul) and attain piety.” Sura al-Baqara (2:183)(Fasting is for) a fixed number of days. If any of you is so ill that he cannot fast, or on a journey, he must fast the same number of other days. But for those ...