Salam o Alaikum! Ramadan is a time to do good and earn countless rewards. So, let us promise ourselves to leave this Holy Month better than how we entered it! Here are 5 small deeds we can add to our routine to make a lasting impact during the last ashra of Ramadan: 1- Donate / […]
Fasting During Shawwal: Significance Of the 6 Days
Salam o Alaikum!Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, is singled out for the observance of six voluntary fasts. These fasts are followed immediately after the Fard fasting observed during the Holy month of Ramadan.That said, it should be noted that it is prohibited to fast on the day of Eid. Therefore, one must […]
Questions About the 6 Days of Shawwal
Should I make up for my missed Fard fasts of Ramadan before fasting the 6 days of Shawwal? Should I fast the 6 days in sequence or spread them out? Can I also combine intentions? In this article, we’ve covered some of the most frequently asked questions about the 6 days of Shawwal fasting!1- Is it […]
5 Tips to Ease Your Child Into Observing Salah
Most parents become anxious when their child turns seven, yet the little ones still aren’t in the habit of praying salah with consistency. A child must start observing salah regularly from the age of seven. Therefore, it is upon the parents to ease their children into observing this Fard deed with love and understanding long before […]
The History and Major Islamic Events of Shawwal
Salam o Alaikum!The month of Shawwal holds great significance in the Islamic calendar for several reasons.To start with, Eid al-Fitr takes place on the 1st of Shawwal. It is the feast of the breaking of the fast, celebrated by Muslims worldwide after fasting the whole month of Ramadan.Moreover, the battle of Uhud began on the […]
4-Step Guide to Keep Sinful Thoughts At Bay
It is normal to have sinful thoughts sometimes, even when we know they’re neither a reality nor something we want or intend for us. However, giving in to temptation – even once – can also make us prisoners of our own urges and cravings. That said, what most of us don’t realize is that how we reject […]
Environmental Rights: 3 Important Lessons From the Quran
Salam o Alaikum!We’re taught about the rights of our parents, neighbors, and other relative figures from a young age. However, while that’s undoubtedly important to us as Muslims, we must also not forget our duty and role in satisfying the ‘environmental’ rights.Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says in the Qur’an:“The creation of the heavens and earth […]
Shaytan – The Ultimate Enemy of Humanity
‘Shaytan’ is an Arabic word, which means ‘the one who is far away’ in a literal context.In the Holy Qurán, the usage of the word ‘Shaytan’ signifies an evil spirit (jinn) or people who lead others away from the path of faith and light.Shaytan can also be referred to as a nefarious soul distanced from […]
How to Respond Upon Hearing the Athan (Call to Prayer)?
The Sunnah recommends attentively listening to the Athan (call to prayer) when it is being called by the Mu’adhdhin (the one who calls to prayer).Every line should be silently repeated after the Mu’adhdhin except for when he says حَيَّ عَلَىٰ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ (come to prayer) and حَيَّ عَلَىٰ الۡفَلَاحِ (come to salvation). At these two points, […]
Why Is Allah Testing Me?
It is inevitable not to face trials and tribulations in our lives. While some people struggle with relationships and family responsibilities, others suffer from poverty and poor health. Consequently, we all are going through physical or mental turmoil at one point or another.During such moments when our mind is tired of dealing with unfortunate fallouts, […]