‘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
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
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
Salam o Alaikum!Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was assigned the immense responsibility of preaching the way of life to mankind. He spent his life as a dedicated believer, relaying several traits that are perceived as life lessons for the Ummah.Some of the important lessons to learn from the life of the Holy
When reciting the Holy Quran, the first verses that welcome us come from the Surah Al-Fatihah. It is the opening Surah of the Quran, and the importance of this Surah can be depicted from the fact that even our daily Salah are incomplete without the recitation of this beautiful chapter.Surah
Alhamdulillah! Allah SWT has finally answered your prayers and called you to His home. You’ll be performing Hajj very soon, which means you must know how to pack right for your Hajj journey.Having a Hajj checklist on hand will help ensure you don’t miss anything vital to perform all your
We often use the words of encouragement “love yourself first” when someone is going through an emotional turmoil. However, during those emotionally intense times, the idea seems more absurd than practical for those in distress – not because it is impossible to love oneself but because connecting with your best
Are you performing Hajj or Umrah this year? If so, you’re bound to have lots of free time to pray and make duas during your stay in Makkah, Medina, Mina and even on the plains of Arafah. To use your time wisely, it’s best to be prepared in advance and learn
Salam o Alaikum!SubhanAllah, thousands of Muslims from across the globe reach the Holy cities of Mecca and Medina every year during Dhuʻl-Hijjah to fulfill the sacred pillar of pilgrimage. If you’re also one of the pilgrims heading off to Saudi Arabia, we’ve put together this handy day-to-day Hajj guide for you
Sunnah can be described as the teachings of Islam based on the interpretation of the Holy Quran and how the Holy Prophet (PBUH) led his life. As Muslims, we strive to follow the footsteps of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in everything we do. So, here’s a short guide on the
