Who was Maryam (AS)? What Muslims believe about Mary

Khutbah

Lessons from a remarkable person and a remarkable life As Muslims we find meaning in the Quran. When we reflect on the meaning of life, ...

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What did Jesus and Muhammad (peace be on them) have in common?

Khutbah

I would like to make a comparison between what Allah Almighty sent Eesa and what Allah sent Muhammad (peace be on them). Servants of Allah ...

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What does love have to do with leadership?

Khutbah

The best and the worst leaders In a beautiful hadith, narrated by ‘Auf b. Malik, who embraced Islam after the Treaty of Hudabiya, the Prophet ...

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Is it permissible to take out a mortgage in Islam?

Q&A

Are mortgages halal? In Islam usury is clearly forbidden. It is a major sin and is one of the seven gravest ones. Those who commit ...

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What does Islam say about Zina

Khutbah

What is the definition of zina? Zina is illicit sexual intercourse – having sex with someone you are not married to. We have been warned ...

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What does Islam say about equal pay for women?

Q&A

Equality for women’s pay Where does Islam stand on women’s place in society? Is she allowed to have equal pay and be in positions of ...

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What beauty treatments are permissible in Islam? Can women pluck their eyebrows?

Q&A

The beautification and adornment of women goes back to time immemorial. If a woman wants to beautify herself what are the limits? Beautification can be ...

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The Muslim Guide to Getting Married

Khutbah, Q&A

How to identify Mr or Miss Right It can be very complicated trying to find the right person to marry. Even more so if you ...

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Is there such a thing as an Islamic dress?

Q&A

There is no such thing as an Islamic dress. We have general guidance, which we have to adhere to. The design, style and colour depends ...

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Is it permissible to take out a student loan?

Q&A

Taking out an interest-bearing loan is haram. Some might not consider this haram, but that is completely wrong, because it is interest and Allah Almighty ...

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