Source : World Bulletin / 06 Nov 2013

The Karbala massacre is notoriously known for being one of the darkest and saddest days in Islamic history. On the tenth day of the sacred Islamic month of Muharram, in the year 61 A.H., approximately 50 years after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), his grandson Hussein was martyred along with all the members of his family, including women and children.

By Abdul Wahid Hamidi / 05 Nov 2013

He is `Abullah ibn `Uthman ibn `Amir ibn `Amr from a branch of the Quraysh tribe. His father, `Uthman, was known as Abu Quhafa. His mother, Salma, was also known as Umm Al-Khayr.

From his early years, Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) was known for his good and upright nature. He was honest and truthful and came from a noble family. These things won him respect among the people. His goodness also won him the friendship of young Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The two became fast friends in early boyhood. The friendship was to prove lifelong and history making.

By Aisha Stacey / 1 Aug 2013

Bilal Ibn Rabah’s (may Allah be pleased with him) acceptance of Islam is a powerful story, involving slavery, conversion, torture, and rescue.  It touches on aspects of racism, is a lesson in pluralism, and teaches us that piety is the only way to measure of a person’s worth. Bilal’s story is also the story of the adhaan, or call to prayer, for Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) was also Islam’s first muaddhin [1].

By C. Mofty / 1 Aug 2013

The first thing to understand is the difference between what is known as fard and what is known as nafl.  Fard is obligatory, it is what Allah requires us to do, and leaving it is a sin and we will be held accountable for it.  An example is two rakah of Fajr prayer and the fasts of Ramadan.

Source : Islamstory.com / 24 Jul 2013

Ali (may Allah show mercy to him ) said: 'When the war become hot and we met and faced the enemy, we shielded ourselves behind the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)  and there was no one who was closer to the enemy than he was'. Ahmed

Source : Islamstory.com / 24 Jul 2013

Her Name & Family

Asma' bint 'Umays Ibn Ma'd Ibn Tamîm Ibn al-Hârith Ibn Ka'b Ibn Mâlik Ibn Quhâfah. She was called Umm' Abdullah.

Life in Islam

She had embraced Islam early, even before Muslims got into al-Arqam house. She was the wife of Ja'far Ibn Abu Tâlib. Asmâ' (may Allah be pleased with her) was among the early immigrants too. She migrated with her husband, Ja'far Ibn Abu Tâlib to Abyssinia. There, she gave birth to three children: 'Abdullah, Muhammad, and `Awn.

Source : Islamweb.net / 23 Jul 2013

He is Abu Ayyoob Al-Ansaari Khaalid ibn Zayd, May Allah be pleased with him. He was the grandson of Maalik ibn An-Najjaar and his mother was Hind bint Sa‘eed. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)  made him the brother of Mus‘ab ibn ‘Umayr, May Allah Be Pleased with them. He witnessed the Second Pledge of Al-‘Aqabah.

Source : Islamstory.com / 15 Jul 2013

This is a story of a seeker of Truth, the story of Salman the Persian, gleaned, to begin with, from his own words:

I grew up in the town of Isfahan in Persia in the village of Jayyan. My father was the Dihqan or chief of the village. He was the richest person there and had the biggest house.

Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) was the third of Prophet Muhammad’s successors. He was known as the leader of the faithful and ruled for approximately 12 years. The first six years were times of relative tranquillity and peace, however the last years of his reign were marred by internal conflict, and pockets of rebels trying to cause havoc throughout the Caliphate.

By Abu Amina Elias / 12 Jul 2013

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

The month of Ramadan is a blessed month for many reasons, so we must be sure to take advantage of all of its blessings.