The Saudi government has embarked on a major project that seeks to expand the area of the Haram Mosque in Makkah to accommodate millions more pilgrims. This project has been in works for the past few years and the design of the new mosque is a few steps closer to being finalized. (Click on the picture below to open a full view)
More →
Posted in Islamic Architecture, Muslim World in Pictureswith 124 Comments →
Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) delivered his last sermon (Khutbah) on the ninth of Dhul Hijjah (12th and last month of the Islamic year), 10 years after Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah) in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat. His words were quite clear and concise and were directed to the entire humanity.
More →
Posted in About Islam, Prophet Muhammadwith 137 Comments →
Wisdom provides us with the capacity to solve real life problems. So, acquiring wisdom becomes a must if we want to live meaningful lives. As we live through life and its experiences, it is vital that we reflect on such experiences to make our subsequent steps in life easier. As Immanuel Kant, a famous philosopher said that “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.”
More →
Posted in Islamic Topics, Quranwith 112 Comments →
Presidential elections are in full swing in the United States. Both candidates’ are being vetted extensively by the media and the pundits on various issues that include the economy, health care, foreign policy, security, education and much more.
More →
Posted in Muslim Politics, Muslims & US Politicswith 26 Comments →
== From AMobserver.com ==
So much has changed lately for us American Muslims. It would not be inaccurate to say that we as American Muslims have taken the brunt of a slew of world wide disturbances over the past few years and in the process have been caught completely off guard defending the very rights that made many of us to migrate here. On the other hand, though, this has pushed American Muslims to contemplate their expanded roles in the society where they were merely “physically living” all this time.
More →
Posted in Muslim Politics, Muslims & US Politicswith No Comments →
An interesting video highlighting how the words “Allah” and “Muhammad” appear in Arabic text throughout the creation. An interesting video to share with others. Simply copy the web address of this page and forward.
More →
Posted in Islam and Science, Miracleswith 11 Comments →
This article is a collection of Quranic verses, Ahadeeth (Prophet’s Saying) and sayings of the salaf (pious people that followed the prophet) on the majesty of Quran, the great virtues for reading and following it.
More →
Posted in Quranwith 53 Comments →