Muharram 2018 (1440 Hijri) has just begun! As the first month of the Islamic New Year, Muharram holds great importance in Islam and is one of the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar during which fighting is impermissible. “The year is of twelve months, out of which four months
Ashura falls on the 10th day of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. In Islam, it is considered as a month of pure sacredness and sanctity; being one of the four months that Allah chose to be sacred. In this month and the occasion of
For those who do not believe in the reality of miracles, are clearly unaware of our Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life and its incidences. Islamic history is a prime witness to these miracles. And one of the greatest miracles of his time was that of Layla-tul-Miraaj, the night of the
Surah Al-Fatiha is the opening Surah of the Holy Quran and is considered one of the most powerful Surahs in the Holy Book. Scholars and Tafseer writers have extensively written about the benefits of the Surah, the most important of which are that the Surah is a cure for physical
The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri Calendar, is based on sighting of the moon. It started after the Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to Madina. There are different months with their own significance respectively. Rabi ul Awal is the 3rd month in the Islamic Calendar. In this
Adhan (call to prayers) is an invitation to a meeting with Allah (SWT) through Salah. Adhan is what reminds a believer of their duties in this world and enforces the connection between Salah and one’s accomplishment in this world and the hereafter. Salah helps us repent for our wrongdoings and
Islam teaches us that giving charity has superior rewards associated with it. It is a chance for the believers to extend their hand and help the underprivileged. The Prophet Mohammad (SAW) once said:“The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)Giving charity acts as a reminder
Islamic history is rich with remarkable women who faced challenges with courage for Allah (SWT). Hazrat Khadija (R.A) was the first woman to accept Islam and she stood by our beloved Holy Prophet (SWT) every step of the way.Here are a few facts about Hazrat Khadija (R.A):1. She was a
Confused between two options and thinking of turning to Istikhara? Here are a few interesting facts about Istikhara that you need to know before you decide to go for it. 1) Istikhara literally means “to seek the good”This world is a confusing place. Many a times we are faced with a
From the Islamic perspective, happiness isn’t something that can be reduced to a fleeting declaration of joy. Rather, it’s a long-running state of eternal tranquility and peace of mind.Simply put, the contentment one feels in this world while anticipating the everlasting bliss of the Hereafter is referred to as true
