As Muslims, we may offer Salah five times a day, every day, but do we actually understand the meaning of what we recite during our Salah? Do we know the significance of the words we are actually uttering? It is pertinent for every Muslim to not just know the Arabic
“Every action a son of Adam does shall be multiplied—a good action by ten times its value, up to 700 times. Allah says: With the exception of fasting, which belongs to Me, and I reward it accordingly; for one abandons his desire and food for My sake.”“There are two occasions
Itikaf means to be in isolation in a Masjid or at home with the intention of solely dedicating your time to the worship of Allah (SWT). It is Sunnat-al-Muaqidah (Sunnah that is urged to be performed) to sit in Itikaf in the last 10 days of Ramadan. A person may
The holy month of Ramadan is a month of blessing as well as trial, the test is great but the rewards are even greater. The early Muslims had to go through many trials and tribulation for the propagation and survival of Islam. And the battle of Badr is one such
Ramadan is the sacred month in which Holy Quran was revealed. The beginning of this month marks the commencement of the period of reflection, soul searching, and devotion to Allah. There are numerous benefits of fasting. The biggest of all is the fact that fasting is an act of worship
Of the entire Islamic calendar, the month of Ramadan enjoys superiority over the other eleven months. This is because the Holy Quran was revealed during this beloved month. The month of Ramadan can be divided into three parts (ashra) and just as Ramadan is superior to other months, the last
Of the five pillars of Islam, Ramadan lasts the longest and is cherished deeply by Muslims all over the world. We as Muslims are expected to abstain from food, drinks and worldly engagements and desires while observing fasts. But is that all Ramadan is about? Definitely not! This is because
Umrah, also known as the lesser pilgrimage (as compared to the Hajj), means a visit, in particular, a visit to the Kaa’ba. The fact that Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage in no way diminishes its significance or reward. An Umrah can be performed anytime during the year – and what
Salat-ul Tasbih is one of the many beautiful gifts passed on by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to his ummah. Not only does it erase your sins completely, but also helps you build a close and personal connection with Allah. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) one day said to his uncle,
Allah (SWT) has ordained a certain set of duties and responsibilities upon the believing men and women, which include the rights and duties of husbands and wives. In order to create a balance, both husband and wife enjoy their own well-defined rights in their own capacities, as quoted in the
