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In the most recent Catholic-Muslim dialogue this was delivered by our Islamic Scholar Dr. Muzamil Siddiqi The Historical Background of the Revelation of this Story: The Surah al-Kahf was revealed to the Prophet towards the middle period of his preaching in Makkah (between the 5th and 10 year after beginning his mission). During this period the Quraish (leading tribe of Makkah) escalated their opposition to the Prophet. They subject his followers to ruthless torture and severe economic deprivation. Some Muslims at this time migrated to Abyssinia. The Quraish then introduced a severe economic and social boycott against the Prophet and his followers, and forced them to confine themselves to the hilly side of Makkah, called Shi’b Abi Talib. This boycott continued for about three years. It is reported that this Surah was revealed around this period in response to some questions posed by the Makkan polytheists. After consulting with some People of the Book (Jews and Chri...

SubhanAllah ! A very beautiful recitation which refreshes our imaan

The Top 5 Misconceptions of Backbiting and How To Respond To Them Backbiting is one of those Islamic topics that often gets sidelined. Appearing as one of the frequent tarbīyyah topics in common circles and gatherings, the issue may be forgotten or ignored. This is severely problematic, as backbiting is one of the most devastating sins a person can ever commit, and not keeping ourselves reminded about it can lead to grave consequences. To make it fresh in our minds again, let’s tackle the issue in a practical way. Here are 5 common misconceptions that we ourselves or others you encounter may have about backbiting, what is misunderstood, and how to respond to them. Misconception #5: I’m not backbiting, I’m just saying. When people respond with, “I’m just saying,” they’re telling themselves that what they’re mentioning is not something so bad as backbiting, it’s just “saying” things as they are. In other words, they’re trivializing the act, and telling themselves that backbiting isn’t re...