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Women in Qur’anic Society: Equal status and worth of the sexes

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

The first of these characteristics of a Qur’anic society which affect women is that both sexes are held to be equal in status and worth. In other words, the Qur’an teaches us that women and men are all creatures of … Continue reading →

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Why Prostration in Prayers must be done on Earth

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

Abu Sa’eed used to relate that he had seen the Prophet doing his prostration (Sijdah ) on wet mud, so much so that he could see the stains of mud on his forehead. Saheeh Bukhari, Part I, p. 104 The … Continue reading →

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Who are Ahlul bayt

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

Qur’an in Sura 42, V 23 tells us in the words of Prophet Muhammad (saw), ” I do not ask you for any recompense for this (communication of the revelation) except the love of the near kinship.” (Mawaddata fil-Qurba). Asking … Continue reading →

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What does ISLAM mean?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

The word “Islam” bears, within its meaning, the following two definitions: 1. Linguistic Meaning: This is the general meaning in Arabic usage, implying absolute submission, surrender and obedience that is obeying the injunctions of the ruler without objection. Before Islam … Continue reading →

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Wealth in the Empty Hands

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

As an example an incident is quoted from the book “Faraz Baadashshuda” : A rich businessman says, `I was travelling for Hajj and had 3000 dinars and gold and silver ornaments with me. I had tied them up in a … Continue reading →

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