Surah Al-Baqara is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran and constitutes of some of the most important commandments of the Holy Quran. In terms of its benefits, the Surah has been pronounced by scholars and fuqaha alike to be one that wards off evil and protects Muslims from evil
Paying Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, given that one has wealth that exceeds a certain amount. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his caliphs (RA) went to great lengths to ensure that Muslims during that time offered their Zakat- there is a reason it is deemed one
“Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear guidance and judgment (so that mankind will distinguish from right and wrong)..” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185) The month of Ramadan is one of the most beloved and blessed months in the Islamic
As the last ten days of Ramadan approach us, we must come up with an action plan of maximizing the month’s blessings and rewards. And what better way to do that than to follow the practices of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and how he used to observe the last ten
In the book of Allah (SWT), the “Night of Decree”, or better known as “Layla tul Qadar”, is described as being “better than a thousand months” (Al Qadr: 3). The majestic nature of this night is contained in these very words- worshipping Allah (SWT), remembering Him or carrying out any
Taraweeh is one of the most auspicious and anticipated events of Ramadan; it is celebrated across the world in different forms and fashions, while some places offer 20 rakaats of Taraweeh everyday, others offer 8. All in all, Taraveeh is one of the most unique events during Ramadan and entails
Paying Zakat constitutes one of the five pillars of Islam; it is often considered one of the most important forms of charity and, from an economic point of view, Zakat has been proved to be the ideal way through which economic equality can be maintained in society. Like all the
The spirit of Ramadan is one of empathy and love for your Muslim brothers and sisters. We spend an entire month abstaining from food and drinks so that we can feel the pain of those Muslims brethren who sometimes go days without these basic necessities. The holy month of Ramadan
“And complete the Hajj and Umrah for Allah.”(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:196)Importance / Virtues of Hajj:1- Hajj is one of the best acts of worship and is one of the Pillars of Islam.(Sahih Bukhari: 8)2- Hajj purifies the sins and pilgrim becomes sinless as a newborn child.(Sahih Bukhari: 1521)3- Reward of Hajj
Hajj is the pilgrimage in Islam that must be performed by Muslims; capable health wise as well as financially. This is essential for a Muslim Individual at least once in a life time. It is a ritual that believers embark upon for the given set of days; to rise above
