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Congratulations on taking this step to read the Quran. This is no ordinary book, nor does it read in the style and pattern that books normally do. The Quran has its own unique style and mode of communication. After this small introduction, we have prepared a series of videos for you to watch that will guide you through 12 different topics on the Quran. Not only does one learn through these topics more about the teachings of the Quran but also an indication of how the Quran is to be understood while one reads it.

What is Islam? Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people.  For a fifth of the world’s population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life.  Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing [...]

1. Introduction Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijra. The Holy Prophet sent off 300 Muslims under the leadership of Hazrat Abubakr Siddique (may Allah be pleased with him) to Mecca so that they could perform Hajj. That was [...]

The Religion Islam The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word ‘Islam” itself means. The Arabic word “Islam” means the submission or surrender of one’s will to the only true God, known in Arabic as “Allah”. One who submits his will to God is termed in Arabic [...]

Throughout history man has tried to answer the basic questions of his own existence, his relationship and purpose on earth and his final fate after death. One of the great mysteries of human history is that a chain of people one after another have claimed to answer these questions…claiming to have received the answers not [...]

Muslims have always maintained that the word “Allah” means God (with a capital “G”). Arab Christians have used the word “Allah” for centuries in their bible. Here is an interesting article that shows the struggle Catholics are going through to use the word “Allah” as God. Judge approves Catholic newspaper’s lawsuit to use “Allah” Kuala [...]

“Allah! None has the right to be worshipped but He, the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists” The Oneness of Allah We sent no Messenger before you without revealing to him, “There is no god but Me, so worship Me (alone)” (Al-Anbiya 21:25). The Oneness of Allah, known as tawhid, [...]

Allah is the Lord Who achieves perfection in His Kingdom, the Honourable Whose Honour is supreme, the Great and Righteous Whose Greatness and Integrity are perfect; the Most Forbearing, the Omniscient, the All-Wise Whose Knowledge and Wisdom are absolute. Allah is the One Who is Perfect in sovereignty and honour, He is the Everlasting. He [...]

Since the events of 9/11, Islam has been portrayed in a negative light and its doctrines have not only misunderstood but also misrepresented, sometimes intentionally. “What thoughts and images come to mind when you hear the words ‘Islam’ and ‘Muslims?’ “For many people, when you say ‘Islam,’ the images that come up are pictures of [...]