Islamabad – May 31, 2025: The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced a four-day holiday on the occasion of Eid ul Azha 2025, providing the public an extended break to celebrate one of the most significant Islamic festivals. According to the notification issued by the Cabinet Division, holidays will be observed from Monday, June […]
Ruet-i-Hilal Committee to Convene Tomorrow for Zilhaj Moon Sighting
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet tomorrow (Friday) to sight the Zilhaj moon, which will determine the dates for Eid ul Azha 2025 in Pakistan. According to an official announcement, the session will be held in Karachi, led by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee’s chairman. Zonal committees across the country will also hold simultaneous […]
Method of Wuzu – Ablution
Wuzu or ablution is necessary for offering Salah and reciting Quran. It helps in cleaning body parts and indicates the readiness of a person for Ibadah. After wuzu, a person reaches a state of purification that is accepted by Allah. Hence, it is immensely important to perform wuzu the right way.“O you who have believed, […]
History of compilation of the Holy Quran
The ultimate book of universal guidance, the Holy Quran, was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of 23 years, in bits and pieces; the holy book was not compiled until after his demise. Each and every verse of the Quran was revealed with respect to the circumstances and occasions at the time of […]
Khutba tul Widda: Teachings for the Ummah
The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), also known as “Khutbah Hajjatul Widda”, was delivered on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah on the mount of Arafat. His words were directed at humanity at large, perpetuating the greater purpose of this life and delivering a perfect code of living for each and every one of us. […]
6 Leadership lessons from Prophet (PBUH)
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was “the only man [we can say leader] in history who was supremely successful on both the secular and religious level”, says Michael Hart in his book The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. It was Allah Almighty who appointed Prophet (PBUH) as the leader of the Muslims […]
What will happen on the Day of Judgement?
“But when there comes the Deafening Blast On the Day a man will flee from his brother And his mother and his father And his wife and his children, For every man, that Day, will be a matter adequate for him.[Some] faces, that Day, will be bright -Laughing, rejoicing at good news. And [other] faces, […]
Safa, Marwa and the Struggle of Hajar (RA)
Eid ul-Adha is one of the most celebrated occasions in the Islamic realm, which is observed upon the completion of Hajj. It is an event marked with joy, gratitude, and festivity. However, amidst the excitement, some of the major details tied to the event itself go unnoticed. The occasion of Eid ul-Adha revolves around the […]
Quranic verses about Hajj
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, thereby it is mandatory for all Muslims to perform it at least once in their lifetime, provided they are financially and physically able to do so. It is a pilgrimage performed by Muslims to the Holy city of Makkah, in the month of Dhul-Hijjah (the last […]
Which type of Jihadi are you?
‘Jihad’ is originally an Arabic word, which means to strive and struggle towards doing one’s utmost in word and deed. It caters to all kinds of efforts exercised by any individual; the term ‘Jihad’ can be applied to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Jihad is commonly mislabeled to mean ‘holy war’, especially in the Western world. […]