Category: Islam

  • Oaths in Islam – Part 2

    Since I posted an article on “Oaths in Islam”, I have gotten quite a few questions from readers (most of which I have not published) asking me to clarify if an oath they took is valid or something else related to oaths they took. I figured I would write another article providing examples to help…

  • Dua for setting of a debt

    If you are in debt, then you should recite these duas (in images).  [ From “Fortress of a Muslim” ]

  • How can we become better Muslims and better people

    A lot of times, during the sermon before Friday prayer, I have heard the khateeb say “become better Muslims”, “pray 5 times a day”. Rarely do I find them saying “doing this will make you a better Muslim”.  Praying 5 times a day is definitely up there but Islam is not limited to that, is…

  • Oaths in Islam

    I have heard a lot of Muslims say “I swear on my children that .. ” or ” I swear on my mother .. “. According to Islam, it is unlawful to take an oath by anyone except Allah (SWT). You can only swear by Allah.  So, if you want to take an oath by…

  • Men and Jewelry in Islam

    Can men wear any jewelry in Islam? The answer is : No, except for a silver ring which weighs less than 4.235 grams. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to wear a silver ring in his pinky finger with an Abyssinian stone in it. And, he would make the stone face his palm. The…

  • A dua to improve your health

    My brother found this dua in the book “Children around the prophet” my brother found this dua.