Wuzu or ablution is necessary for offering Salah and reciting Quran. It helps in cleaning body parts and indicates the readiness of a person for Ibadah. After wuzu, a person reaches a state of purification that is accepted by Allah. Hence, it is immensely important to perform wuzu the right
The ultimate book of universal guidance, the Holy Quran, was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of 23 years, in bits and pieces; the holy book was not compiled until after his demise. Each and every verse of the Quran was revealed with respect to the circumstances and
The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), also known as “Khutbah Hajjatul Widda”, was delivered on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah on the mount of Arafat. His words were directed at humanity at large, perpetuating the greater purpose of this life and delivering a perfect code of living for each
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was “the only man [we can say leader] in history who was supremely successful on both the secular and religious level”, says Michael Hart in his book The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. It was Allah Almighty who appointed Prophet (PBUH) as
“But when there comes the Deafening Blast On the Day a man will flee from his brother And his mother and his father And his wife and his children, For every man, that Day, will be a matter adequate for him.[Some] faces, that Day, will be bright -Laughing, rejoicing at
Eid ul-Adha is one of the most celebrated occasions in the Islamic realm, which is observed upon the completion of Hajj. It is an event marked with joy, gratitude, and festivity. However, amidst the excitement, some of the major details tied to the event itself go unnoticed. The occasion of
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, thereby it is mandatory for all Muslims to perform it at least once in their lifetime, provided they are financially and physically able to do so. It is a pilgrimage performed by Muslims to the Holy city of Makkah, in the
‘Jihad’ is originally an Arabic word, which means to strive and struggle towards doing one’s utmost in word and deed. It caters to all kinds of efforts exercised by any individual; the term ‘Jihad’ can be applied to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Jihad is commonly mislabeled to mean ‘holy war’,
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
