Asalam-u-Alaikum   The Sahabah, as a class, were an embodiment of righteousness. They attained a standard that is rather difficult to emulate in a modern society. We would be fortunate if we really attain even a partial resemblance to their character. Some of their qualities are peculiarly their own, and self-sacrifice is one of these. Allah has made a mention of this in the Holy Qur'an in these words.   "They prefer others above themselve... [More]

 I tell non-muslims that Allah created everything in this universe. They say to me who created Allah ? How can Allah have been there since the beginning ?How can i answer them ?Answer: Praise be to Allaah.This question which the Kuffaar have asked you is inherently false and self-contradictory. If we were to say – for the sake of argument – that someone created Allaah, then they would ask you, Who created the creator of the creator? Then, who created the creator of the creator of th... [More]

 Some Non-Muslim ask when Islam is against idol worship, why do Muslims worship, and bow down to the Kaaba in their prayer?Answer: Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims worship and bow to none but Allah.It is mentioned in Surah Baqarah:“We see the turning of thy face (for guidance) to the heavens: now shall We turn thee to a Qiblah that s... [More]