Who can be called a kafir?

Q&A

We hear the word kafir in the media all the time. What does the word kafir mean? Who can it be applied to? Kafara and ...

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Great Big Green Week

As it is Great Big Green week, I thought it is important to talk about the environment from an Islamic point of view. Allah Almighty ...

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Ghazali’s third secret – control desire

Khutbah

Following the Sunnah In Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which is a summary of his great work, ...

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Is organ donation permitted in Islam?

Q&A

I am frequently asked whether it is permissible to donate organs in Islam. The answer is that apart from certain restrictions, it is a matter ...

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Ghazali on how to bring light to your heart. Tips on following the Sunnah

Khutbah

We are still reading from the book of Imam Ghazali Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which is a summary ...

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White lies, big fat lies and hypocrisy – How Islam views nifaq

Khutbah

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘There are three signs of a hypocrite; when ...

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How can you get your child to cooperate when they are fed up with your instructions?

Q&A

Kindness and patience is paramount. Children respond to the tone of your voice. Your tone makes or breaks your communication. A harsh tone pushes the ...

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If you want to be saved, have a good opinion about others

Khutbah

Today’s reminder is that having a good opinion about people brings tranquility. In Arabic we say: حسن الظن بالناس يجلب الطمأنينة Every now and then ...

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Ghazali on why following the Sunnah is the key to happiness. Secrets: part 1

Khutbah

In Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, the summary of his great work, Ihya Ulum ad-Din, he examines ...

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What is wrong with laughing too much? The boundaries of comedy

Khutbah, Q&A

Excessive laughter The Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “Do not laugh too much, for verily excessive laughter kills the heart.” (Bukhari, Adab al-Mufrad; Sunan ...

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