General
These articles do not fit in any other category, and they cover many things. Some articles just to provoke thought, others that show pictures of Earth, etc. You know like a blog.
- Miles for Smiles - Aid for Gaza - You Can Help!
Bismillah.
Brothers and sisters! I am need of your help, well more specifically the children of Gaza are.
Interpal and Human Aid have joined hands to create project called Miles for Smiles, a project set up to provide the children of Gaza, many of whom are orphans, with some much needed aid.
For this project they are trying to raise £10,000. This money will help to buy essential items for the children, as well as toys, bicycles, and even sports stuff. It will also...read more
- Why Perfume When You Can Clean?
Al-Imâm ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullah), was once asked:
“Is it better for me to make tasbîh (glorification of Allah) or to make istighfâr (seek forgiveness)?”
He replied, “The dirty robe is more in need of soap than perfume.”...read more...read more- Points on the Sunnah of Sleeping
Here are some brief points on authentic sunnah actions before and after sleeping, known as Sunan an-Nawm (sleep)
1. Sleeping on Wudoo'
The Prophet (pbuh) said to al-Baraa` bin 'Aazib (r.a):
If you go to your bed, then do your wudoo` (ablution) as you
would do it for prayer, then lie on your right2. Reciting Surat al-Ikhlas, an-Nas, and an-Naas Before Sleeping
'Aishah (r.a.) narrated that the Messenger (pbuh) used to recite "Qulhuwallahu...read more
- What's Wrong With Mini-Skirts? Muhammad Ali Answers
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali answers practically about what is wrong with skirts. Very nice short clip, watch it....read more...read more
- Snow Fell Today
Peaked out the window early this morning to find that a quite street in North London had been covered in snow.
It didn't last long, thankfully, it all turned into sludge and soon melted and away it went into the gutters and drains.
I got dressed and off I went to university. Quite late for lecture. Did my work came back home, had a cup of tea. Prayed. Wrote this....read more...read more
- Baby Survives Dramatic Fall Unharmed
A baby boy of 18-months in Paris survived a dramatic fall from a six-story building in what can only be described as a miracle.
A baby boy and his baby sister were playing in their apartment when somehow the baby boy managed to clamber over the balcony falling six stories only to bounce off the awning of a cafe below and be caught by a doctor who saw the baby fall and was positioned to catch him.
What mysterious ways Allah works in brothers and sisters, it was a bank holiday Monday...read more
- What Will You be Doing for Eid?
Salam alaykum brothers and sisters I hope you are all in the best of health and imaan and that you have had a delightful Ramadan this year.
I've been busy working on the site, attending prayers, and talks, sometimes, and generally helping around the home, preparing for iftar and such.
Ramadan is nearly over and I hope you have all had a good one inshAllah.
With Eid on the horizon, I would like to know what all the brothers and sisters are planning to do inshAllah.
So just...read more
- Ten Stunning Places On Earth That Make You Think of Allah
There are many places on Earth which are both stunning and beautiful, here are ten I selected after much research, hope you like the list. They are in no particular order of importance, in case you were wondering.
1. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls situated between Zimbabwe and Zambia is an immense sight. The many waterfalls form some of the worlds largest and most beautiful waterfalls on Earth.
Victoria Falls is 360ft (108m) in height, and has a width of 5604ft (1708m)....read more