When the famine hit Arabia, People from all over the country traveled to Madinah. They were seeking refuge in the capital. Omar ordered his assistants to prepare camps in which the refugees could stay. He established a treasury house for grains and clothes. All the available crops were harvested and sent to this treasury. Records… Continue reading Islamic Tales For Children – The Prince of Believers, Part VIII
The judicial system was a priority for Omar. As such, he instated the most knowledgeable companions as judges. Companion Abu-Musa Al-Ash‘ary was his judge in Basra. He sent him an assignment letter. It reads as follows: “In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. From Allah’s servant, Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, to Abu-Musa… Continue reading Islamic Tales For Children – The Prince of Believers, Part VII
Faith is not a list of rules. It’s not a book of DOs and DON’Ts. Faith is power. If it fills one’s heart and mind, it changes him or her into a remarkable person. A person whose life would be rich with lessons. That’s what Omar Ibn Al-Khattab’s personality and life are all about. That’s… Continue reading Islamic Tales For Children – The Prince of Believers, Part VI
Englished and Recomposed for 5th graders by Ehab Shawky Part I Our hero tonight is a very unique one indeed. The main reason for this is that he never knew how special he was. He never considered himself a better person than his companions. Actually, he always considered himself the worst of them all. This… Continue reading Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, Prince of Believers
Englished and Recomposed for 5th graders by Ehab Shawky Tonight, I will tell you of a Caliph, a very just and righteous Caliph. He was a descendant of a very pious grandfather from his mother’s side. This great-grandfather of his had a vision during his life. He dreamed that a righteous just Caliph would come forth… Continue reading Omar Ibn Abdul-Aziz, The Just Caliph
Dear Readers,Please find attached herein the latest Pdf version of “Islamic Methodologies Made Easy” By Ehab Shawky. This book is a compilation of important knowledge deemed beneficial for all Muslims, especially students of the Islamic sciences and those interested. It consists of three sections. The first is a concentrated introduction to the famous Schools of thought, the… Continue reading IMME Latest Edition
One of the most common issues raised against Islam is that of apostates. Some non-Muslims say: “Islam orders the killing of apostates. Is this a religion or is it the Mafia?! Where is the freedom of choice in that?! Where is ‘Let there be no compulsion in religion’ which you always drawl with?! You people… Continue reading Apostasy In Islam
In this post, I address mainly Muslim grownups. From what I’ve seen, many parents act as destructive agents to their faith and their nations by raising their children in an unhealthy way. My main objective here is to urge them to put more effort into matters of great importance, which they usually neglect. Preaching Islam… Continue reading Raising Preachers
Among the most horrible customs of war that were inherited from ancient times and lasted till the middle decades of the second millennium A.D. was the habit of enslaving the women and children left behind the defeated army by those who were victorious. The first record available of this custom is in the book of… Continue reading Concubinage In Islam
Unlike what most Muslims think, Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H. didn’t explain all of the Qur’an to his companions, he only explained that which the companions inquired about. His explanation mainly depended on the other verses of the Qur’an which tackle the same issue. That is to say, he understood and explained the Qur’an through its own… Continue reading How to Understand the Qur’an
Islamic Methodologies Made Easy 