There is a group of practices that we can consider as the twin sister of Bid'ah (producing something, theoretical or practical, in matters of religion which is not part of it). Like Bid'ah, they flourish on the twin foundations of ignorance and outside influence. Like Bid'ah, they entail rituals. But... More

　　What is known among many people as Mother's Day and which is claimed to be the 21st of March is nothing but an innovation and a non-Islamic ritual which has entered the Muslim's homes because of their inadvertence and ignorance of the Islamic values and rites. In fact this so... More

　　Speaking true words is a facet of action referred to as the action of the tongue. It is the first tangible deed that someone performs when he announces his entry into Islam: “I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad is His... More

　　In the thick of the battle of the Islamic sharia to free minds from the errors of illusions and myths, as well as the falsities of soothsaying and divination, it has nullified all the customs of the pre-Islamic era that pertained to this practice. The sharia has adopted a strict... More

　　Texts on the sharia ruling on astrology: 　　There are some reported sharia texts that discuss astrology and clarify its relevant rulings and issues. Since it is included in the practice of divination and is part of the world of magic and sorcery, astrology is prohibited under the sharia and is... More

　　The Islamic definition of Bid’ah: 　　Imam Ash-Shafi’i said: “A Bid’ah is anything that has no basis in the Quran, Sunnah or sayings of any of the companions .” 　　Ibn Al-Jawzi said: “A Bid’ah is any form of worship that did not exist (at the time of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi... More

　　Suppose that your kids have come home on Halloween night (October 31) and begged you to go trick-or-treating. They can't wait for all of the bubble gum, lollipops and jawbreakers, not to mention dressing up in a Pokemon or witch costume like the rest of their friends. 　　You watch all... More

　　Every year, on the evening of October 31st, millions of children across North America paint their faces, dress up in costumes, and go from door to door in order to collect treats. The adults often decorate their houses with ghostly figures, carve scary faces on pumpkins, and put candles in... More

　　Lying is a reprehensible quality against which the Islamic Sharee’ah (Islamic legislation) has issued severe warnings. Man’s sound nature is instinctively repelled by such a quality and all sound-minded and noble people refuse it to indulge in it. 　　Truthfulness is one of the pillars of the survival of the Universe,... More

　　One should never despair of the Mercy of Allah because this is a grave major sin. We can see so many verses in the Quran that Allah the Almighty remind us about this grave sin. Here, let’s see some of it. 　　Allah the Almighty Says (what means): 　　{And who despairs... More

　　It is not permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet or somebody else. In fact, it must be stopped, as it is an innovation in the religion. The Prophet neither celebrated it, nor commanded others to do this for himself or for any one who died before him amongst... More

　　Referring this issue back to the Book of Allah, we find it ordaining upon us to follow the Messenger of Allah in his commandments and warning us against whatever he prohibits. Furthermore it tells us that Allah has perfected the religion for the people. So, as long as Milad (birthday... More

　　Injustice is deviation from justice and violation of the truth. 　　There are three broad types of injustice: 　　1- {Indeed, the curse of Allah is upon the unjust.} [Quran 11:18] 　　2- {The cause is only against the ones who wrong the people and tyrannize upon the earth without right. Those will... More