Source : Agencies / 15 Feb 2013

Islam faith and cats

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was tender and kind towards cats. He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) appreciated cats. Hazrat Muhammad  (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 's  favorite cat was called Muezza. There is a well-known story regarding the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and Muezza.

By AKM Mohiuddin / 13 Feb 2013

Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi  wa sallam) is a unique gift of incalculable blessings for us from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'la). One can possess this gift and experience the blessings only by following his Sunnah, his way of life. Only through the Sunnah can one reap the full harvest of Islam. The Muslim is at his best when he lives by the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). This is exactly what is meant when Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'la) says in the Qur'an , "Verily in the Messenger of Allah you have the best example for him who looks unto Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah much" (Al- Ahzab 33:21).

By NewMuslims.com / 12 Feb 2013

What should you do in the situation where you have to pray salah, yet neither have no water suitable for making Wudoo’, nor the time be able to find such water soon enough to pray on time?

What if you are sick and either not able to make Wudoo’, or making Wudoo’ is detrimental to your health.  What is the correct procedure in such a case?

The answer to these common questions is to perform a “dry” ablution, which is called tayammum.  Tayammum consists of using clean soil or dust to wipe your face and hands with the intention of preparing oneself to pray, and, as such, substitutes Wudoo’ in special circumstances.

Source : Agencies / 11 Feb 2013

A good smell is naturally better than a bad one. In fact, it traverses nature to the realm of spirit, and fills it with strength and power.

The energy of good perfume transforms to the body’s internal organs, and manifests itself in a healthy, joyful individual.

Source : Islamic-health.com / 11 Feb 2013

A lot has been said about the Mediterranean diet and its health benefits. The common denominator is olive oil,which is a table fixture in the Mediterranean cuisine.

 In the Quran:

”And a tree that grows on mount Saini,which provides oil and enjoyment for those who  eat it”.

"A blessed Tree, an Olive, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil is well-nigh  luminous.."[surah 24: 35].

By Maha Ezzeddine / 9 Feb 2013

Mistakes are the consequences of life and being human. They help us repent, learn and grow wiser. Mistakes can be catalysts of self-improvement and reminders of our imperfections. Still, we tend to interpret mistakes more as disaster than opportunity.

Prophet Muhammad, the Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) and the most brilliant educator of humanity, approached mistakes not as cause for shame, but as teachable moments. Even though the Prophet taught his companions to strive for excellence and conquer their flaws, mistakes were inevitably made, some minor and some very serious. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) corrected people’s missteps with gentleness, empathy, and creativity. He used mistakes as opportunities to empower people, not break them.

Source : Agencies / 9 Feb 2013

1. Spread the salaam amongst yourselves. (Muslims)

2. Before speaking the salaam should be said. (Tirmizi)

3. Those who are nearest to God are they who are first to give a salutation (Salaam). (Tirmidhi)

4. Fasting is a shield (from sins). (Tirmizi)

5. Cleanliness is a part of the Faith. (Tirmizi)

6. Actions depend on their intention. (Bukhari)

Source : Agencies / 8 Feb 2013

رَضِيتُ باللهِ رَبَّاً، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِيناً،

 وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَى اللهُ عَلِيهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيَّاً

“I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion and with Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as my Prophet.” (Recite three times in Arabic)

Source : Areweprepared.ca / 8 Feb 2013

True Love

Say, [O Muhammad], "If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, wealth which you have obtained, commerce wherein you fear decline, and dwellings with which you are pleased are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and jihad in His cause, then wait until Allah executes His command. And Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people." (9:24)

Source : Agencies / 7 Feb 2013

It is a Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to visit the sick. We should always visit those who are sick because it helps us to reflect and take heed, as those who are ill are close to Allah Ta'ala. We have only to consider that the sick person has no one to call but Allah, nothing to reflect on but Allah, and his condition reminds us of the blessing of health.

Hadrat Abu Moosa (R.A.) reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Visit the sick, feed the hungry and free the one who is imprisoned (unjustly).” [Sahih Bukhaari]