Salem Al-`Amry talks on a very important subject that every muslim needs to know; that is the Status of Sunnah in Islam. He sheds light on the meaning of the Sunnah, and he further explains why we should follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) closely just as we are to follow the noble Qur'an.

Status of the Sunnah in Islam

Twelve people from Yathrib pledging allegiance to the Prophet that they would worship only the One God, no others, were to constitute the first Muslim community in Yathrib before hijrah.

First Muslim Community in Madinah & the Groundwork for Hijrah

If Allah had intended for us to follow the Hadith, he would have included them in the Qur’an. Since I’m pretty sure He didn’t forget to do so, is there any Qur’anic…

Is There Any Qur’anic Evidence the Hadith is a Valid Part of Islam?

Linguistically, Sunnah means a way or method that can have two states, either good or bad. It is derived from the word "Sanan", which is Arabic for: a road or a path. Sunnah in this sense is mentioned in the hadith of the Messenger of Allah in which he said...

The Definition of Sunnah

The challenge is far from easy, but the change worth it. For a smoother transition in your life-changing journey, tread on the heels of the Prophet; stand up for the change…

The Prophet’s Guidance for New Muslim Youth

Prayer is one of the most important acts in Islam. Allah strongly warns those who tamper with their prayers or are heedless. There're several hadiths on ..

What Qur’an and Sunnah Say about Those Who Ignore Their Prayers

Allah’s Mercy encompasses all things. Whoever repents after doing wrong, Allah will accept his repentance, for Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

Between a New Hijri Year and a Leaving One

Forgiveness, moderation, justice, and mercy are the basics of Islamic ethics which were reflected in the Prophet’s teachings and actions. Find out more.

Muhammad: The Exemplar of Coexistence and Moderation

How did the Prophet’s life in the desert fashioned him and his outlook on creation and the Creator? What did the desert, apparently devoid of life, teach him about life? How does living close to nature impact one’s faith?

Muhammad’s Relationship with Nature: Faith throughout the Mission

Equality of opportunity, mercy, justice, human rights, peaceful coexistence and respect for nature were the essence of the Prophet’s teachings he taught and conveyed again and again…

Prophet Muhammad: A Morality Message for All Time

Because he realized the nature of the human self; its needs, defects and desires, and because he came as a mercy to mankind, the essence of true love and tolerance is exemplified in the Prophet’s life. Learn what lessons of kindness, human brotherhood can we learn from him
this is what the Prophet strove to instill in.

Prophet Muhammad: A Message of Love & Tolerance

The Prophet was a living model of equity toward those who did not share his faith, establishing his relationships in the name of trust and the respect of principles. Learn how

The Prophet with Non-Muslims: Real Life Lessons

What do you know about the Prophet’s Hijrah? What lessons does it offer on the life of a Muslim? And what does it have to with being new to Islam?

Emigration to Madinah: Lessons for New Muslims

With steadfastness and forbearance, the Prophet had gathered around him a solid core of trustworthy women and men. For a clear-cut distinction between faith in one God and the polytheism of the Quraysh…

First Conversions to Islam: Lessons on Steadfastness

EDC won 3rd position in Al-Aluka Competition as one of the remarkable online resources presenting, promoting moderation as an authentic Islamic approach.

EDC Wins 3rd Prize in Al-Aluka Competition on Moderation

Why are we (Muslims) called a “moderate” nation? What are the manifestations of the moderation of Islam? Sheikh Yasir Qadhi answers here…

Muslims: The True Moderate Nation

How can somebody be too religious, and, more precisely, too Islamic? How does Islam define moderation against extremism? What is the solution to tackle fanaticism? Sheikh Yasir Qadhi defines the true meaning of moderation extremism in Islam and how to avoid extremism and its traps...

Islam and the True Meaning of Moderation

In all aspects of life, religious and worldly, Islam is about moderateness. It’s essentially a call for living with balance and virtue among extremes.

Islam: A Call for Moderateness

It seems, to some, that all Muslims are Arabs and the non-Arab are ’different’ Muslims; that the history of Islam is simply that of Arabs. How are they related to each other? What do the followers of the religion share in common, and in what do they believe?

Islam, Muslims, and the One God