Author Archives: Harun Jihad Bilal

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors all military veterans who served in the armed forces. But how did it start and what does it mean today? Veterans Day began in 1919 as Armistice Day, … Continue reading →

ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ The Merciful, The Beneficent From the root ra-ha-mim (ر ح م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to have tenderness, gentleness, kindness to love to have mercy, to have pity to show favor and goodness to have all … Continue reading →

ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ From the root ra-ha-mim (ر ح م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to have tenderness, gentleness, kindness, to love, to have mercy, to have pity, to show favor and goodness. He who wills Goodness and Mercy for … Continue reading →

أَللهَ The name أَللهَ “Allah” is derived from the Arabic root word “Ilah” (إله), which means “god” or “deity.” “Ilah” is a general term that refers to a god, divinity, or object of worship. However, “Allah” is a unique and … Continue reading →

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Mujeeb/Al-Mujib (in Arabic: ٱلْمُجِيبُ) meaning He is the one very close to His believers and readily available to hear and answer the supplications of those who ask. He is the responder to all needs, invitations, and … Continue reading →

Be mindful of GOD and He will protect you, be mindful of GOD and He will be on your side. If you ask, ask of GOD, and if you seek help, seek it from GOD. Know that if the Ummah … Continue reading →

Declaring that GOD begets not, nor is He begotten is such an evident principle for the Uniqueness of Allah and its mentioning here refutes all creeds that attribute sons or daughters to GOD. It primarily and categorically refutes the pagans … Continue reading →

“GOD Bless America!” Roots: The History of Memorial Day | History The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day.  Researchers have traced the … Continue reading →