Basic Knowledge

Allah Akbar: God is great. Make intentions. (What, how many for whom & where) Subhana-kallah-hum-ma Wa Bi-Hamdika  O God, Glorified, Praise worthy. Watabarakas-muka Wata-ala Jadduka Blessed is your name is exalted is your Majesty, Wa-la Ilaha Ghairuk There is no deity worthy of worship except you. Au-dhu-bil-la-hi Minashaitanir Rajim:  seek refuge in God from

December 5, 2025

            In today’s class, I learned about wudu (ritual washing) and the physical steps of the salat (Islamic prayer). I recently converted to Islam in 2020 and took an online class that was not part of GS. Thus I came in with a rudimentary idea of what Muslims do in

June 9, 2021

Here’s a really good pass time for the family CAUTION: [4:13 PM, 4/5/2020] Imam/Prof Shaheed Coovadia: Caution: some of the questions and/or answers questionable but most are fine. Each and everyone from your family and friends should give a try to these Islamic General Knowledge Quiz Series at least once.

April 11, 2020

(from Islamicity.org) Human nature desires a society based on morals and manners which provides a stable and secure life leading to liberty and happiness for all people. Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad had a character as a model for all humanity to follow. The Quran describes the Prophet as: By an

April 11, 2020

Allahu laaa ilaaha illaa huwal haiyul qai-yoom; laa taakhuzuhoo sinatunw wa laa nawm; lahoo maa fissamaawaati wa maa fil ard; man zallazee yashfa’u indahooo illaa be iznih; ya’lamu maa baina aideehim wa maa khalfahum; wa laa yuheetoona beshai ‘immin ‘ilmihee illa be maa shaaaa; wasi’a kursiyyuhus samaa waati wal arda

March 3, 2020

1). PRAYER is not a “spare wheel” that YOU PULL OUT when IN trouble, but it is a “STEERING WHEEL” that DIRECT the RIGHT PATH THROUGHOUT LIFE. 2). Why is a CAR’S WINDSHIELD so LARGE & the REAR VIEW MIRROR so small? BECAUSE our PAST is NOT as IMPORTANT as

February 12, 2020

Re: Importance and Benefits of Manzil Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka’b (rd) reports that he was once with Rasulullaah (sw) when a Bedouin came and said, “O Nabi of Allaah (sw)! I have a brother who is suffering.” “What is it that ails him?” Rasulullaah (sw) asked. When the man explained

November 12, 2019

metaphor noun met·​a·​phor | \ ˈme-tə-ˌfȯr also -fər\ Definition of metaphor 1 : a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)

October 13, 2019

PROPHET’ S BIOGRAPHY M U H A M M A D (S. A. W) ▪Name : Muhammad (SAW) ▪Father : Abdullah ▪Mother : Aminah ▪Date of Birth : 12th Rabi Al – Awwal ▪Date of Death : 08 Jun 632 11 after Hijra ▪Age : 63 yrs ▪Place of Birth

October 13, 2019

This is an exam requirement for the GISLA program,. A passing grade is 85 (1) What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an” ? A) That which is Read. (2) Where was the Qur’an revealed first ? A) In the cave of Hira (Makkah) (3) On which night was the

October 5, 2019

Gisla students are REQUIRED to score an A to pass – 85/100 (1) What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an” ? A) That which is Read. (2) Where was the Qur’an revealed first ? A) In the cave of Hira (Makkah) (3) On which night was the Qur’an first

September 30, 2019

Sources of Guidance Quran is ALWAYS #1 Hadith is #2 Informed Analysis based on 1 and 2 as well as Common Sense is #3 BUT no matter what you choose and what you do, you are Accountable for your own actions ALSO NOTHING can contradict #1 which is the Message

August 18, 2019
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August 18, 2019

watch video by its translators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pSAt45aYyQ also see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Study_Quran https://www.seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/the-study-quran/

April 1, 2019

This is what we say as we face the US flag START I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. END Then we turn and face the

January 24, 2019

This is the signup form for alumni, current students and their parents ONLY. Please complete all the requested information The Best Students (BS) are those that better themselves on their own Initiative This is one meaning of BS (Better Students) Another meaning is the image below Another and better meaning

January 3, 2019

Caution – It is not as easy as it seems as some pass in 6 weeks and others take years – The complete exam with questions and requirements are available on this site. We give you the questions and the answers but need you to know them from memory and

December 19, 2018

The Prophet’s (pbuh) Last Sermon The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) last sermon was delivered during Hajj on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah on the Mount of Arafat, Makkah. Not only did his final sermon have extra significance as it was performed before his death, his timeless words were full of

December 5, 2018

11/21/2018 Allah Akbar: God is great. Make intentions. (What, how many for whom & where) Subhana-kallah-hum-ma Wa Bi-Hamdika O God, Glorified, Praise worthy. Watabarakas-muka Wata-ala Jadduka Blessed is your name is exalted is your Majesty, Wa-la Ilaha Ghairuk There is no deity worthy of worship except you.   Au-dhu-bil-la-hi Minashaitanir

November 21, 2018

The Tree trunk Concept and faith – Otherwise know as the Unity of God Concept   details coming soon for now see https://www.whyislam.org/brochures/conceptofgod/ http://islamicsufism.org/islam/islam-and-unity-of-religion/ http://www.irfi.org/articles/articles_201_250/islam_and_unity.htm

November 12, 2018

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/100-direct-instructions-allah-quran-mankind-soumaya-bint-abdesselam https://islamhashtag.com/100-commandments-from-quran-true-qualities-of-a-muslim-part-1/ 100  Direct instructions by Allah in the Quran for mankindAllah (Subhana Wa Ta`ala) has directly given us 100 instructions through Al Quran :1. Do not be rude in speech (3:159) 2. Restrain Anger (3:134) 3. Be good to others (4:36) 4. Do not be arrogant (7:13) 5. Forgive

November 5, 2018

Say, ‘Come I will tell you what your Lord has really forbidden you. 1 Do not ascribe anything as partner to Him; 2 be good to your parents; 3 do not kill your children in fear of poverty’ – We will provide for you and for them – 4 ‘stay

November 5, 2018