Islamic Quotes

Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wasallam) said: “By Allah, this world in comparison to the hereafter is nothing but as though one of you dipped his finger in the sea. So ponder how much (of sea water), the finger returns with.


”Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Let everyone of you ask of His Lord all that He wants.


” Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise; a person remains truthful until he is written as a Siddeeq (truthful person) with Allah. Lying leads to sin and sin leads to the Fire; a person keeps lying until he is written as a Kadhdhab (liar) with Allah.


” The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Allah will adorn that man with the dress of honour and nobility who, in spite of possessing means and power, observes simplicity in dress out of humility and obedience to Allah.” 
O Allah! Make us care only about being dressed in honour and nobility and may we cease to care about the fashions and standards of the world that are forever changing.


"Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Bear in mind that if all the people combined together to grant you some benefit, they would not be able to do it unless Allah has determined it for you. And that if all of them combined together to do you harm, they would not be able to do it unless Allah has determined it for you. The pens have been set aside and writings of the Book of Fate have become dry.


” The Messenger of Allah (sallal la hu alihi wasallam) said,“I guarantee a house in Jannah (Paradise) for one who gives up arguing, even if he is in the right; and I guarantee a house in the middle of Jannah for one who abandons lying even when joking / for the sake of fun; and I guarantee a house in the highest part of Jannah for one who has good manners.


”The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “When a morsel of any of you falls, he should pick it up and remove any of the dirt on it and then eat it, and should not leave it for Shaitaan...”

Food in Islam

Which ingredients are forbidden:


1.Pork, lard or any porcine substance


2.Gelatine from animal source which is not halal


3.Meat that is not slaughtered in the prescribed Islamic way


4.Meat coming from a lawful animal which died before slaughter


5.Blood (direct or indirect)


6.Any food or drink with alcohol in it (all intoxicant and hazardous drinks)


7.Any human substance or part


8.All carnivorous animals and birds of prey


9.Some non halal additives


Meat in Islam:
The Prophet said “the master of all foods is the meat” Meat is a highly nutritious diet, as doctors testify. There is no prohibition to be vegetarian in Islam, but any practising Muslim will come across meat on many Islamic occasions when meat is provided. For example, the sacrifice of sheep and distribution to the poor at the end of Hajj (pilgrimage). It should also be noted that it is not obligatory to eat meat in Islam.

First in Islam

1. Almighty Allah first created the Noor of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) from His Noor.
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2. The first adult free male to accept Islam was Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu); the first woman was Hazrat Khadija (radi Allahu anha); amongst the children, Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu); among the freed slaves, Hazrat Zaid Bin Haarith (radi Allahu anhu); and amongst the slaves was Hazrat Bilal (radi Allahu anhu).
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3. The first wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra (radi Allahu anha).
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4. Hazrat Khadija (radi Allahu anha) was the first of the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) wives to pass away.
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5. Hazrat Qaasim (radi Allahu anhu) was the first of the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) children to be born. He passed away in his infancy.
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6. Hazrat Khadija (radi Allahu anha) was the first person to read Namaz amongst the Ummah of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
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7. The home of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansaari (radi Allahu anhu) was the first place where the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) stayed in Madina Shareef.
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8. The first verse of the Holy Quran to be revealed was "Iqra Bi Ismi Rabbikal Lazi Khalaq". This took place on Friday, 27th of Ramadhan on the night of Qadr thirteen and a half years before Hijra, coinciding with the 14th of August 610 A.C. in the cave of Hira.
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9. Hazrat Jibraeel (alaihis salaam) gave the first Azaan in the skies.
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10. The first Azaan on earth was given by Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam).
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11. Hazrat Bilal (radi Allahu anhu) gave the first Azaan in the year 1 A.H. To announce the Namaz of Fajr.
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12. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) performed the first Jummah Salaah in Madina Munawwarah on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal.
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13. The first Hajj became Fard in the year 9 A.H.
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14. The first Fard fast was that of Ashurah (10th Muharram). This was then nullified and the fasting on the 13th, 14th and 15th of every lunar month became Fardh. This was also nullified, and on the 10th of Shawaal in 2 A.H., fasting for the entire month of Ramadaan was made Fardh and the remainder of the fasts was made Nafil (optional).
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15. The first Muslims migrated towards Abyssinia.
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16. The first battle to take place was the Ghazwa Abwaa.
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17. The first Sadqa was given by Hazrat Adi bin Haatim (radi Allahu anhu) on behalf of his people.
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18. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) established the first madrasah (Suffah) in Masjid-e-Nabawi.
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19. The first person sent to spread Islam under the instructions of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was Hazrat Mus'ab bin Umair (radi Allahu anhu), who was sent to Madinah.
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20. The first person to be appointed a teacher in the madrassah was Hazrat Mus'ab bin Umair (radi Allahu anhu).
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Historic Facts About Islam

Ramadaan and Eid should be celebrated by the physical sighting of the moon or by the receiving Shar'i Shahaadat. Calendars should not be followed for performing Ibaadah such as Eid Salaah.
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 On the 10th of Muharram, Zam-Zam is mixed in all the pure waters of the world. (Roohul Bayaan)
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The sky is above and the sun, moon and stars are all below the sky.
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 The sun and the moon are in motion.
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 The sky and the earth are both stationary.
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To drink, sell, touch, serve, keep or do any transaction with alcohol are all Haraam.
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 Nikah is only done out of happiness and consent.
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 When joking, or even playing and one gives Talaaq, then it becomes applicable.
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 From all the Halaal things in the world, the most disliked by Allah is Talaaq.
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 For men to dress and behave like women and for women to dress and behave like men is Haraam.
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 For men to wear gold is Haraam.
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 Men should wear one silver ring not weighing more than four and a half marsha (ounce).
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 To stand before "Haya Alas Salaah, Haya alal Falaah" in Iqaamat is Makrooh and to stand on hearing it is Mustahab.
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 Four Ambiyah are still physically alive. In other words, they had not tasted death as yet. They are Hazrat Esa and Hazrat Idrees (alaihimus salaam) in the skies and Hazrat Khidr and Hazrat Ilyaas (alaihimus salaam) are on the earth. 
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 Hazrat Ilyaas and Hazrat Khidr (alaihimus salaam) make Hajj annually and they meet at the well of Zam-Zam where from they drink. Thereafter, they do not find the need to eat or drink for the entire year.
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 Four persons conquered the whole world from East to West, two were Muslims and two Kafirs. 
The two Muslims were Hazrat Zul Qarnain and Hazrat Sulaiman (alaihis salaam). The two Kafirs were Namrood and Bukht Nassar.
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Miracles of Honey

Honey is one of the most amazing foods we enjoy today. Its exquisite texture, varying colours, and differentiating tastes make it truly a wonder of nature.
In recent years, honey has been investigated for use in scientific medicine. However, scientists are baffled at certain properties of honey, and are at a loss to explain the undoubted benefits gained by human’s eating nature’s golden wonder.
There are almost 200 ingredients which have been identified in honey. Basically, pure honey is a healthy, easily digestible, natural energy rich food. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals. One tablespoon of honey provides 60 calories and contains 11g of carbohydrates, 1mg of calcium, 0.2mg of iron, 0.lmg of vitamin B and 1mg of vitamin C. The medicinal uses of honey have been documented in many civilizations for thousands of years. We not only see honey used in folk medicine, where honey is used in its pure form or in combination with herbs or other ingredients, but there are many ahadith which refer to honey as a Healer of disease
Prophet Muhammed (SAW) is reported to have said “Honey is a remedy for every physical illness and the Qur’an is a remedy for all mental illness; therefore, I recommend to you both as remedies, the Qur’an and honey.” (Bukhari)
Even though scientists and dieticians cannot explain why honey is such a remarkable food, they can acknowledge the benefits it can give. Here are a few examples of using honey for medicinal purposes in our every day lives.
FOR INFANTS OVER ONE YEAR OLD: use honey as a sweetener to give the infant supplementary minerals and help calcium retention.
SLEEP: To combat sleeplessness, stir one teaspoon of honey into a cup of camomile tea with your evening meal.
DIETING: Use honey as a sweetener where ever possible, because it does not result in an increase in body fat as refined sugar does. If you are trying to lose weight, reduce your portion size and take one tablespoon of honey after a meal to give a feeling of fullness.
COUGHS: To help sooth an irritating cough, mix one cup of boiling water with 2 teaspoons of honey and 2 lemon slices. Sip slowly to bring relief.
DIARRHOEA: A sure cure for diarrhoea is to mix one tablespoon of honey with 200 mls of barley water. Drink half a glass when necessary.
LAXATIVE: Honey has a natural and gentle laxative effect. Take one teaspoon of honey each morning to keep yourself regular.
BURNS: Honey is an outstanding remedy for burns. Apply pure honey directly to open flame burns or steam burns and burns from hot objects. It alleviates the stinging and helps to stop the development of blisters. It will help to prevent infection and assist in swift healing.
MOUTHWASH: Due to its antiseptic properties, honey makes an excellent mouthwash. Mix one tablespoon of honey with a cup of water and two tablespoons of cider vinegar.
Honey is good for the memory, has antibacterial and antifungal properties and wound healing and anti inflammatory properties.
Honey should be used in place of refined sugar with young children and the elderly as it is less strenuous on the digestive system. Honey digests easier then sugar because it has already been digested in part by the honey bee.
This miraculous creature – the honey bee works endlessly to produce one of nature’s most prized resources for the consumption of us humans. As the ayah above states “Verily this is a sign for those who give thought” Allah (subhaana huwa ta’ala) has truly given us a blessing with His gift of honey. With all its properties, it is nothing short of miraculous

Sunnah to recite Surah Mulk at night!

The Prophet (salallahu alayhi wasalam) said,
‘There is a surah in the Qur’an which is only thirty verses. It defended whoever recited it until it puts him into paradise’  i.e. Surah al Mulk
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,
‘Surah al Mulk is the protector from the torment of the grave’
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Jabir (radiAllahu anhu) said it was the custom of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) not to go to sleep until he had read Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk and Alif Laam Meem Tanzeel
Anas (radiAllahu anhu) reported Rasulullah (sallallahu alaiyhi wasalam) as saying, ”There is a Surah which will plead for its reciter till it causes him to enter paradise (Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk).”
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Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, ‘It is my desire/love that Surahtul Mulk should be in the heart of every Muslim’
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Ibn Abbas (radiAllahu anhu) said that one of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)’s companions set up his tent over a grave without realising that it was a grave and it contained a man who was reciting the Surah Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk up to the end. He went and told the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) who said, ’It is The Defender; it is The Protector which safeguards from Allah Ta’ala’s punishment
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Khalid bin Madam (tabie) said about surat Al Mulk and ‘As Sajda that these two surahs will fight for their reciter in the grave and will say, ‘O Allah! If we belong to your book, accept our intercession in his favour. In case we do not, get us obliterated. These surahs will spread their wings like birds and will save the person from the torment of the grave.’
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It was narrated that Abdullah ibn Mas’ud said: Whoever reads Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk [i.e. Surah al-Mulk] every night, Allah will protect him from the torment of the grave. At the time of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaiyhi wasalam) we used to call it al-mani’ah (that which protects). In the Book of Allah it is a surah which, whoever recites it every night has done very well.
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Did you know

1.Summiyyah RadiAllahu Anha mother of Ammar RadiAllahu Anhu and wife of Yassir RadiAllahu anhu was the first to meet martyrdom for the cause of Islam. She was killed by Abu Jahl the enemy of Islam.
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2. Did you know that Imam Bokhari Rahmatullah Alaih compiled his collection of 7,275 Ahadith by selection from 600,000. Before writing each Hadith he would make 2 Rakaat nafl Salaat.
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3. The 10 Sahabah who were promised Paradise during their lifetime were Abubakr Siddique, Umar bin Khattab, Uthman bin Affan, Ali bin Abi Talib, Talha Bin Ubaidullah, Saeed Bin Zaid, Abu Ubaidah Bin Jarrah, Zubair bin Awwam, Saad Bin Abi Waqqas, and Abdur Rahman Bin Auf RadiAllahu Anhum Ajmaeen.
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4. Ammar RadiAllahu Anhu Built the First Masjid at the request of RasoolAllah Alaihi Wa Sallam. It was the Masjid in Quba.
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5. Two of the Ummahatul Mu’mineen (Mothers of the Ummah), (RasoolAllah Sallallahu Wa Sallam’ wives) died before him, they are Khadija RadiAllahu Anha and Zainab Bint Khuzaimah RadiAllahu Anha.
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6. Salmaan Farsi RadiAllahu Anhu was the one who suggested to RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam about digging a trench around the city of Madina at the time of the battle of Khandakh (trench)
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7. Abdullah Ibn Zubair (RA) was the first baby boy to be born after Hijrah. His Father was Zubair (RA) and his mother was Asma (RA). His aunt (mother’s sister) was none other than Ummul Mu’mineen Aaiysha (RA) and his grand father was Abu Bakr Siddique (RA)
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8. Zaid RadiAllahu Anhu is the only Sahabi whose name is mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ahzaab)
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9. Rasulullah (SAW) made duaa to Allah Subhanaho Wa Taala that, He strenghten Islam with Umar bin Al-Khattab or Umar bin Hisham i.e. Abu Jahl. Allah accepted the duaa in favour of Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA).
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10. Abu Bakr (RA) received the title ‘As-Siddeeq’ on readily saying that he accepted Rasulullah (SAW)’s Night Journey (Mairaaj) to the Heavens when the Kuffar asked for his opinion.
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11. Ali bin Abi Talib (RA) walked all the way from Makkah to Madeenah, at the time of Hijrah, while hiding from the pursuing Quraish.
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12. Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari (RA) was blessed by Allah to be the first host of Rasulullah (SAW) in Madeenah.
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13. Rasulullah (SAW) called Yahya (AS) son of Zakariyyah (AS) ‘Shaheed bin Shaheed’ meaning ‘Martyr son of Martyr’.
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14. Uthman bin Affan (RA) did not fight in the battle of Badr as he stayed home to take care of his sick wife Ruqayyah (RA), daughter of Rasulullah (SAW). She died shortly before Madeenah received the news of Victory for the Muslims in the battlefield.
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15. All of Rasulullah (SAW)’s children died before him except for his daughter, Fatimah (RA).
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16. Amr bin Thabit (RA) became a muslim during the battle of Uhud, and died as a martyr in the same battle. When asked about him, Rasulullah (SAW) said that he was from the People of Paradise, even though he had not prayed a single salaah.
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17. Zaid bin Harith (RA) accompanied Rasulullah (SAW)when he went Taif.
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18. The cause of Abu Lahab’s death was the wife of his brother Abbas (RA), Umul-Fadl (RA). on hearing about the defeat of non-muslims at Badr, he started abusing a muslim servant, so she took a log and hit him, which caused his skull to crack. He died a few days later because of it.
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19. Ameer ul Mumineen Uthman RA. had given the duty of collecting and compiling the first holy Quran to Zaid Ibn Thaabit RA., who fulfilled it by the help of other companions and off course the help of Allah. Zaid RA. once said that “By Allah, if they had asked me to move a whole mountain from its place, it would have been easier than the task of compiling the Quran which they ordered me to fulfill”.
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20. Abdullah Ibn Masood RA. was the first Muslim to read the Quran publicly near the Kaaba in Makkah, after the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Waa Sallam.
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21. Bilaal RA. was the first Muezzin chosen by RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam.
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22. RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam had four daughters ZAINAB, RUQQAYYAH, UMM KULTHOOM AND FATIMA RadiAllahu Taala Anhun and three sons QASIM, TAYYAB OR TAHIR, AND IBRAHIM, but all the sons died in their infancy.
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23. Did you know that the original name of the holy city of Madinah was “YATHRIB”
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24. Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallams’ father’s name was ABDULLAH and his mother’s name was AAMINAH.
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25. Khadijah RadiAllahu Anha was the first person and the first woman to take shahada and accept Mohammad Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam as the Prophet and Messenger of Allah, followed by Zaid Bin Haritha RA., Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA. and Abu Bakar Siddique RA.
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26. The first Hafiz of Quran was Uthman bin Affan (RA, offcourse after RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam.
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27. Ali RadiAllahu Anhu Said that he heard The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam say “TALHA(RA) AND ZUBAIR(RA) ARE MY NEIGHBORS IN PARADISE”
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28. Did you know that Rasoolallah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam performed only one Hajj in his lifetime.
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29. Usamah Bin Zaid(RA) was the son of Zaid Bin Harith(RA)and his wife Barakah(RA)(known also by the name of Umm Ayman(RA))
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30. If all Quraans in the world today were destroyed, the original Arabic would still remain, because millions of Muslims, called Huffaz have memorized the text of the Quraan letter for letter from beginning to end, every word and syllable. Also, chapters from the Qur’an are precisely recited from memory by every Muslim in each of the five daily prayers.
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31. The Islamic calender is based on the phases of the moon, with it being approximately 11 days shorter than the 365 days of the year in the Georgian calender. Hence, the dates of our festivals (Eid -ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha) move through the year.
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32. Adam Alayhis salam was approximately 30 Ziraa tall. Ziraa is a measurement and one Ziraa is approximately half a metre.
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33. The Majority of muslims do not live in the middle East. The most populous muslim country is Indonesia, the 4th largest country in the world with approximately 184 million muslims
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34. The splitting of the Moon was was one of the greatest miracle of RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa sallam. When Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was 52 years old, the leaders of the disbelievers of the Quraish tribe came to him and said, “If you are a Prophet, then split the moon into two parts.” Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) dearly wanted the people to convert to Islam, especially his close friends and relatives. He prayed, raising up his hands, and the moon split into two equal halves. Each part of the moon was seen above different mountains. The disbelievers said, “Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has performed magic.” They did not accept Islam.
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35. The Ummah of Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), are more than that of all the Ummahs of all the other Ambiya put together.
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36. It is obligatory on every Muslim to love Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi wasallam). The sign of love for him is to adapt his way of life and always remember him.
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37. According to the Qur’an, the Kaaba was first built by the Ibrahim Alaihi Salaam and and his son Ismail Alaihi Salaam.
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38. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba; the Kaaba is simply a focal point for prayer ordered by Allah Subhanaho Wa Taala..
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39. Prominent Kuffar like Abu Jahl would secretly listen to the verses of the Holy Quran because they were fascinated by it.
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Hijab

Dear sisters, 
do you know that the whole world is
actually"wearing "Hijab?!
YES! (The whole world is wearing
Hijab)
The earth is surrounded by the
atmosphere
Fresh fruits have peels on them
The sword is preserved in a sheath
Ink pen would dry without a cap And
would be thrown away because it
became useless
Why would our daughters cover their
books, if not to protect them?!
If an apple became without a peel, it
would be rotten If a banana became
without a peel, its color would turn to
black
And a woman is a beautiful flower
which every one wishes to pick So she
must be protected by Hijab
SubhanAllah! All the world is wearing
Hijab

Allahu Akbar

How to feel the meaning of "Allahu Akbar!"

Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! What does this mean?

Alright! Does it simply mean "Allah is the Greatest!"?

Let us think a bit further on this phrase. Do we really feel it? Do we wholeheartedly believe what we said up there? Hold on! Get more comforted and read the following example.

Compare your size in your house. Compare the size of your house to your city. Compare your city to the country. Compare the size of your country to the continent. Compare the size of your continent to this Earth. Compare the size of the Earth to other planets in this Solar System. Compare this Solar System to the other Solar Systems in this Milky way (Our Galaxy). Compare the size of Milky way to all the Galaxies. Compare all the Galaxies to the size of the Universe. Think about the size of Allah's Throne which is the BIGGEST Creature. Think about Allah Who is beyond our mind limits.

Now...

Think about your size to the size of Allah (Subuhaanahu Wata'aala).

Allah gives more

Once a boy went to a shop with his mother.
The shop keeper looked at the small cute child
and showed him a bottle with sweets...
And said 'Dear Child. You can take the sweets
... But the child didn't take. The shop keeper was
surprised
...
Such a small child he is and why is he not
taking the sweets from the bottle.Again he said
take the sweets.Now the mother also heard
that and said"Take the sweets dear" Yet he
didn't take it.
The shopkeeper seeing the child not taking the
sweets.He himself took the sweets and gave to
the child.
The child was happy to get two hands full of
sweets.While returning home the Mother asked
the child Why didn't you take the sweets, when
the shop keeper told you to take..?
Can you guess the response: Child replies
Mom! My hands are very small and if I take the
sweets I can only take few..
But now you see when uncle gave with his big
hands....How many more sweets I got!
Moral: When we take we may get little but
when Allah gives HE gives us more beyond our
expectations more than what we can think of

few amazing facts about Islam

The Majority of muslims do not live in the middle East. The most populous muslim country is Indonesia, the 4th largest country in the world with 184 million muslims

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There are more muslims in India than the combined population of Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine and the whole of the Arabian Peninsula.

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The following English words are borrowed from Arabic: Algebra, Zero, Cotton, Sofa, Rice, Candy, Safron, Balcony. And even 'alchohol' derives from Arabic : al-kuhl meaning powder. These are just a few mentioned here.

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The first treatise on smallpox and measles was written by Abu Bakr alrazi (c.864-925,known to Europe as Rhazes). (Due to this) Inoculation agianst smallpox became a common practise in muslim lands. Despite this , Scientific text book credit the invention of a smallpox vaccine to Edward Jenner.(1749-1823).

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Early Oxbridge students studied books written by muslims on mathematics, medicine, chemistry, optics and astronomy.

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Adelard of Bath (a city in the UK) was a leading scholar of the middle ages. what made him famous was translating the word of muslim scientists from Arabic to latin!

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The 1860 city records of Cardiff (UK) show a masjid in operation in a converted building at 2 Glynrhondda St. Yemani sea men on their trips between Aden (in Yemen) and Cardiff founded this masjid.

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The first purpose built masjid is claimed to be in Woking (South of England) with money provided by the ruler of Bhopal, in India (the Shah Jehan masjid was built in 1889).

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The Islamic calender is based on the phases of the moon, with it being approximately 11 days shorter than the 365 days of the year in the Julien calender. Hence, the dates of our festivals move through the year.

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The grand doors of our prophets (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) masjid in Medina weigh 2 and half tonnes each! Enormous quantities of "sag wood" was gathered from all over the world and shipped to the united kingdom to be dryed in computerised furnaces (the traditional drying process would have taken many years!). Even then , it took 5 months to dry the wood! the wood was then shipped to Barcelona (Spain), Where the main body of the doors where made. And finally the French even paid their little part, as the brass ornamentation was carried out in the city of Roi (France). Next time you visit the holy masjid, keep this entire in mind!

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The Zam Zam well came into existance at the time of prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (alayhum Salam alaikum). It then "dissapeared" for nearly 26 centuries (2600 years) due to the certain events and was rediscovered and dug by the grandfather of our beloved prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam). The location of the well was revealed to him in a dream.

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It was only in 1932 the Kiswah (cloth of the Ka'bah) was wholly made by Saudis (citizens of Saudi Arabia).

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The roof top of our prophet's (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) masjid in Madina is disigned to be strong enough to carry addtional floors in the future.

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The black stone (as it is known), Cannot really be described in full, because the parts we touch with our hands and "Kiss" , are eight small pieces, the biggest of which is the size of a date.

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Adam (alayhis Salam alaikum) was 30 Ziraa tall. Ziraa is a measurement and one Ziraa is approximately half a metre.

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Once the Prophet (S) left to pray Fajr Salat from (his wife's home) while she was offering prayer. When he (S) returned after Ishraq prayer, she was still sitting on her prayer carpet. On this he (S) said to her: "Have you been continuously sitting in the same place since I left you?" She replied, "Yes." Thereupon he (S) said: "After I left you, I have recited four sentences three times; and if they could be measured against what you have recited since morning they would prove weightier. These four sentences are:

سبحان الله وبحمده عدد خلقه, ورضا نفسه, وزنة عرشه, ومداد كلماته "Subhanal lahi wa bi ham-di-hi ada-da Khal-qihi wa rida'a naf-sihi wa zina-ta 'ar-shi-hi wa mida-da Kale-mate-hi." (Glory be to Allah and praise is due to Him, according to the number of His creation and according to His pleasure and corresponding to the weight of His Throne and as much as the ink [used in recording] His words). (M)

Dhikr(supplication)

The Prophet (Salalahu 'alaihi wassallam) said:
The best dhikr is:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا الله 
'La ilaha illa Allah'
(There is no god but Allah).
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"There are two expressions which are light on the tongue but heavy in scale and are dear to the Compassionate One (Allah). These two phrases are:
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِه
'Subha-nal-lahi-wa-biham-dihi'
(Glorified be Allah and His is the Praise.)
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ العَظِيْمِ
'Subha-nal-lahil Adeem'
(Glorified be Allah, the Most Exalted)."
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 "The dearest words to Allah are four:
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ
'SubhanAllah' 
(Glory be to Allah)
َالْحَمْدُ لله
'Alhamdulillah'
(Praise be to Allah)
َاللهُ أَكْبَر'
Allahu Akbar'
(God is the Greatest)
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا الله
'La ilaha illallah'
(There is no god but Allah)
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Best time for make Dua

There are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be Accepted by Allah 
(Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) as mentioned by Prophet (salAllahu Alayhi wasalam). These 
times are as follows: 


1. The Last Third Of The Night
Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi 
wasalam) said: ‘In the last third of every night our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah 
(Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)) descends 
To the lowermost heaven and says; “Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who 
is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may 
forgive him?” [Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Qudsi] 
Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet said: ‘The closest any worshipper can be to His 
Lord is during the last part of the night, so if you can be amongst those who remember 
Allah at that time, then do so.’  [at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa’i, al-Hakim - Sahih] 


2. Late At Night
When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) 
gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep and invoke
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) for whatever they need. 
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘There is at night an hour, no Muslim 
happens to be asking Allah any matter of this world or the Hereafter, except that he will 
be given it, and this (occurs) every night.’ [Muslim #757] 


3. Between Adhan and Iqamah
Anas (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 
‘A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.’ 
[Ahmad, abu Dawud #521, at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai 
and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)] 


4. An Hour On Friday
Narrated Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu): Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) 
talked about Friday and said: ‘There is an hour on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while 
offering Salat (prayer) and asks something from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala), then Allah 
(Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) will definitely meet his demand.’ And he (the Prophet (salAllahu 
alayhi wasalam) pointed out the shortness of that particular time with his hands. 
[Sahih al-Bukhari]

Subhan Allah

Quotes of Hazrat Mohammad (S.A.W)

"Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) ne farmaya: "Jo shaks sotey waqat BISMILLAH parhta hai,Allah Farishton se farmata hai k us ki har saans k badley neki likho.
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Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) nain farmaya:Tum apni ungliyon par Tasbih kiya karo Q k Qayamat waley din ye tumhari Gawahi daingi.Subhanallah!
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Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) nain farmaya:"Jab ik Jawan admi tobah krta hai to Mashrik se
 Maghrib tk k Qabristano main se 40 dino tk azab hata liya jata hai"
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Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) nain farmaya:"Nigahen aisi rakho jo buri nigahon ko b jhukne pe majbur kr den"Or"Zuban aisi istmaal kro jo talkh zuban main b methas bharh de
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"Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) ne farmaya Jb tum kisi bemaar ki ayadat krne jao to usey kaho k wo tumhare lie DUA kry Q K us waqat us ki DUA farishton jasi hai.
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"Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) ne farmaya Logon se khush akhlaqi se pesh ao beshak Ikhlaq ka acha hona muhabbat-e-ilahi ki dalil hai
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"Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) ne farmaya "Apni taqdeer ka her faisla khuda ke hath mai de do us se Dua to karo per zidd na karo Q K jab ap Allah Ta'ala pe apni zindagi ka her faisla chorte ho to Allah bhi wo hi karta hai jo tumhari khushi hoti hai.
and Said: Ae logo! tum apni raza Allah ki raza main shamil karo phr daikhna wo kis tarha apni raza tumhari raza mai shamil krta hai.
Beshak Allah sb se behtar sochne wala hai."Dua k siva koi cheez taqdir k faisle ko rad nahi kar sakti aur naiki k siwa koi cheez umer ko nahi barha sakti""Libas ki sadgi emaan ki alamton me se 1 alamat hai"
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"Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) ne farmaya"Jo banda mujh per juma k din or juma ki raat kasrat se durrod pak parhe ga, us ka drood pak me khud kano se suno ga"
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"Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) ne farmaya:"jis ne meri 1 hadis suni or phir dosron tak puncha di us k liye kayamat k roz meri shafa'at wajib ho gi
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Importance of Salah(Nmaz)

1. Salah is an act of worship: It is not a custom. It is not a ritual. It is very special. It has no equal. It has no alternative. There are no excuses, even when you are ill, on a journey or even in a war.


2. Salah is the second and most important pillar of Islam.


3. Salah is a practical sign of obedience to the commands of Allah. It is the practical proof of our faith in Allah and Islam.


4. Salah is the only distinction between a Mo’min and a non-Mo’min.


5. Salah reminds you of Allah (SWT), when you get up in the morning, it reminds you three more times when you are busy during the day, and once again before you go to bed.


6. Salah is a direct contact or link between the worshipper and Allah with no earthly intermediaries. It is the Me’raaj of a Mo’min.


7. Salah builds a strong defense against evils which exist around us. It is said in the Holy Qur’an that, surely, Salah keeps you away from indecency and evil. This is why the prayer is described as “remembrance” to Allah (SWT).


8. Salah wipes out our sins: Prophet Muhammad (SAAWS) once asked his companions “Tell me if there was a river at the door step of one of you in which you washed 5 times a day would any of your dirt remain?” When he received the reply that none of it would remain he then said “That is like the 5 times Salah, with which Allah (SWT) wipes out sin.


10. Salah was the last will of the Prophet (SAAWS). As his soul departed he said with his last breaths: As-Salah, As-Salah.


11. Salah is the first thing that a person is judged by on the Day of Judgement. If it was good, the rest of all his deeds will be good. But if it was poor, the rest of all his deeds will be poor.

12- It is the first thing to be asked about on the day of resurrection , if prayer is accepted then all man’s work will be accepted and if it is not accepted all his work will not be accepted either. 


13- It is a distinguishing sign for pious (devoted) believers as Allah says: “and perform prayer “( surat Al-Bakkara/ verse 3). 


14- This who preserves prayer preserves his religion, and this who abandons it loses his religion. 


15- Islam is in man’s heart as far as prayer is in his heart and his share in Islam equals his share of prayer. 


16- It is a sign of loving Allah and appreciating His Blessings. 


17- Allah The Almighty ordered us to preserve it whether we are traveling or staying, during war and peace and whether we are ill or healthy. 


18- Texts declare that who abandons prayer is a disbeliever (an atheist). Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said “what lies between a man and atheism is abandoning prayer “


“(Muslim accounts) and said “prayer is the commitment between us, who abandons it disbelieves - becomes a disbeliever or becomes an atheist – (Ahmad and people of norms “sunan” account). When this who abandons prayer dies he is considered an atheist, he is not washed nor enshrouded, no one prays for him, he is not buried in Muslims’ graves, his relatives do not inherit from him and his money goes to beit al-mal (where the money of Muslim states is kept) in addition to other similar provisions that apply to those who abandon prayer.