Is Safar a month of troubles?
Answer:
There were many superstitions during the Era of Jahiliyyah (ignorance) about the month of Safar.
Safar is the second of the twelve hijri months.
Before Islam,...
3 Aspects of the Islamic Work Ethic
By Abir Dhib
Unlike what stereotypes and prejudices teach the world about Islam, this religion does not excuse laziness. It is quite impressive to examine...
The Quran and Muslim Unity
Muslims are supposed to work together towards a common goal set by the Quran and shown by the Prophet (PBUH). They are brothers and...
MUHARRAM & YOU: 10 Things You Need to Know to Benefit...
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi
Wa Barakatuhu,
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Discover:
• What Muharram should mean to you
• ‘Ashura: its virtues and rulings
• How to feel the beauty of...
TELL YOUR KIDS THE STORY OF HIJRAH
By Selma Cook
When Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) first started to tell people about the message of Islam,...
Tawbah Series: what is Tawbah & why should we repent?
Tomorrow is too late, yesterday is all gone and now is the right time to repent & change your life and the hereafter before...
The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Over 2 million Muslims from around the world are beginning the five-day hajj pilgrimage Sunday. They will circle Islam’s most sacred site,...
WHAT IS QURBANI?
Qurbani, Sacrifice or Udhiyah as it’s known in Arabic, is the word that describes the sacrifice of an animal to Allah (swt) during the...
Prophet Muhammad’s Last Sermon: A Final Admonition
By Amatullah Abdullah
(edited by IslamReligion.com)
Description: The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad which he delivered at Hajj, the annual pilgrimage
Beloved Prophet Muhammad, may the...
Things Every Prospective Hajji Should Know
By: Hajja Saira
Hajji (col.) noun 1. someone who performs the act of Hajj (Pilgrimage). 2. a title given to someone who...
8 Important Tips to Improve Your Qur’an Recitation! Tajweed Series!
By:Muneer Bint Fayaz
Just like how we like to keep ourselves updated along the time, we must keep our Tajweed up to date....
THE EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE
INTRODUCTION
The expansion of the Universe is one of the most imposing discoveries of modern science. Today it is a firmly established concept and the...
End of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
The end of Ramadan is marked by all Muslims going to Morning Prayer services and then the Islamic Holiday Eid Al-Fitr begins.
The Night Preceding
Eid...
16 things you can do on the Night of Power in...
By: Abdul Malik Mujahid
Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is described in the Quran as, “better than a thousand months” (97:3). Any action done...
IMPORTANCE OF ZAKAT
Who receives Zakat?
The Qur’an (9:60) specifies eight categories for the distribution of Zakat:
1. The poor, 2. The needy 3. Those employed to administer Zakat...
The Umm al-Qura Calendar of Saudi Arabia & BC’s Moon
For several decades Saudi Arabia has employed a calculated lunar calendar which is commonly referred to as the “Umm al-Qura calendar”. It is also...
Ramadan Kareem: The month of blessings and it’s three Ashra
By: Omam Khalid
“Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear guidance and judgment...
What is Taraweeh Prayer?
The Taraweeh Prayer is an emphasised Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah( peace be upon him ) during the month of Ramadan.Both al-Bukhaari (1129)...
The Origins of Ramadan
Learn the history of what is the most important time of the year for Muslims across the world.
By Wesley Baines
Ramadan, which falls on the...
