Hajj: The Annual Pilgrimage Every year, worldwide Muslims show up in Makkah, Saudi Arabia performs the biggest religious pilgrimage in the last month of Islamic calendar. It is said that Hajj must be performed once in a lifetime by financially and physically balanced. What is Hajj Consists of? It’s an energetic obligatory duty which consists … Continue reading “Learn About the Practices, History and Dates of Hajj”
Allah subḥānahu wa ta’āla (glorified and exalted be He) says in the Qur’an: The Night of Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace is until the emergence of dawn. [Qur’an: 97:3-5] This is true that worshipping in a … Continue reading “Dua for Laylatul Qadr”
SALAH AND SINCERITY Salah and sincerity in Salah are two different goals but it is on you which one you wish to strive? Worship has three pillars; amongst them, one is to be sincere towards Allah. Your progress could be slow but it doesn’t entail a great deal of effort. It only requires a strong … Continue reading “Achieving Sincerity in Salah”
Sadaqah Al-Fitr It’s a compulsory obligation for those who are well-off and giving Sadaqah Al-Fitr in the holy month of Ramadan is considered to be a special thanksgiving to the poor, whether in the form of setting up charity food or giving a small amount of money to low street souls What Type of Food … Continue reading “The Sadaqah Al-Fitr Food Contribution for Ramadan”
Quranic Verses To welcome the most awaited month of Islamic calendar ‘Ramadan’, rejoice its arrival as Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was sent down on Allah’s last messenger (P.B.U.H) as guidance for mankind and Muslims refrain from eating and drinking during these 29/30 days by keeping a fast. Therefore it is advised … Continue reading “Quranic Verses about Ramadan”
Ramadan Rewards The reward is always embraced by ‘sincerity and intent’ and carrying good deeds in Ramadan is not so hard. Islam as a religion is being the merciful and Allah (S.W.T) being the most merciful that in everything we do, there are significant rewards already at hand. Every year, the month of blessings; Ramadan … Continue reading “Rewards of Ramadan”
“The Night of Decree is Better than a thousand of months’” –Al Qadr, verse 97 Allah SWT is extremely merciful to His slaves as He has favored and blessed us in so many ways. The favors are so much that we can simply not show nor enumerate the gratitude to Allah Almighty. Amid the long … Continue reading “Seeking the Night of Power”
Let’s Take Your Kids to Makkah-Madinah Makkah pilgrimage with your little ones is the most exciting yet holiest thing you can do in your mid-age. It sounds tough as ‘Kids’ are already the call of an abrupt windstorm and then making it to the hub of Muslims to enforce the fifth pillar of Islam, the … Continue reading “Do this Homework if you Performing Hajj and Umrah with Small Kids”
Zakat is an amazing system bestowed on the Muslims in Islamic society. It is a function and structure which is compassionate towards creating a sustainably developed society and aiming at the economic prosperity of Muslim community. This system is designed to establish a society in which every individual is committed to freedom, equity, and social … Continue reading “How Zakat Develops Social Justice?”
Hajj Journey Hajj and Umrah are indeed blessed invitations by Allah SWT Himself and an honor bestowed by Him, for any Muslim man or woman. It is not only a journey and the holy ritual that is very much esteemed, but also the Hajj journey itself with the sole intention of Ibadah (an act of … Continue reading “What to Say to Someone Going for Hajj Journey?”