Its meaning Fasting literally means abstention. In Islaamic terminology, it means abstention from food, drink and other pleasures from dawn to sunset. Its rule Fasting in the month of Ramadaan is one of the great pillars of Islaam. Allaah says, “O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed forContinue Reading

Table of Contents Preface The First Pillar: Statement of Testimony Meaning of ‘Testifying that there is no deity worthy of being worshipped except Allaah’ 2 Conditions of the Statement of Tawheed 3 Unanimity of the all the Messengers on the Word of Tawheed 7 Meaning of testifying that Muhammad is theContinue Reading

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High Level Content: A detailed table of contents precedes each section. Preface…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Overview of Level I: Opening………………………….………………………………………………………………… 7 Background……………………..………………………………………………………………… 7 About seeking Knowledge…………………………………………………………………….… 8 In which part of the world are you?………………………………………………………….… 9 Learning Arabic…………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Step-by Step………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 How to use this Curriculum……..……………………………………………………………… 9 Recommended books…..…………………………………………………………………….… 10 CurriculumContinue Reading

Merits of Knowledge (يَرْفَعِ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا مِنْكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْعِلْمَ دَرَجَاتٍ) (المجادلة:11) “Allah will exalt those who believe among you, and those who have knowledge to high ranks.” (Surat Al-Mujadalah:11) (وَقُلْ رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا) (طه:114) “And say: ‘My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.’” (Surat Taha:114) Abu Hurayrah reported thatContinue Reading