Zakaah is the most important pillar of Islam after Prayer. The word “Zakaah” means both ‘purification’ and ‘growth’; so, our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need. The obligatory nature of Zakaah is firmly established in the Quran, the Sunnah, the consensus of the Prophet’s  […]

We thank God who makes prayers such a relief and allows us to be rational, and His prayers be upon his prophet who said, ” relief us by prayer Bilal”. « قم يا بلال فأرحنا بالصلاة» As when our souls are overloaded with the pressures of life and at the […]

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, may Allah exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. The actions of people […]

One of the blessings with which the Muslim nation has been endowed is the day of Jumu’ah, or Friday. The Messenger of Allaah, , said: “The best day the sun rises over is Friday; on it Allaah created Aadam. On it, he was made to enter paradise, on it he […]

What is Umrah? In Arabic, the word ‘Umrah is derived from I’timaar which means a visit. However, ‘Umrah in Islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Ka’ bah, performing Tawaaf (circumambulation) around it, walking between Safaa and Marwah seven times. A performer of ‘Umrah puts off his Ihraam by having […]

Allaah Almighty classifies the eligible recipients of Zakaah under eight categories. He, Almighty Says (what means): “Zakaah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [Zakaah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those […]

It is allowed for a person to combine the Thuhr (noon) and ‘Asr (afternoon) prayers, or the Maghrib (sunset) and ‘Ishaa’ (night) prayers, during the time of either prayer, if he is in one of the following circumstances: 1. Combining two prayers at ‘Arafah and Al-Muzdalifah: When one is performing […]

This prayer is a means of seeking rain from Allah, the Exalted, during times of drought. That is, people are naturally disposed to ask help from the One Who is able to support them; Allah Alone. This prayer was known among the previous nations. It is regarded also as one […]

As parents, we try to protect our children from anything and everything that we feel may harm them. We warn them of the dangers of strangers; we teach them the importance of safety on the playground and during other outdoor activities; we caution them about crossing the street. But how […]

People who are impressed with modern civilization believe that the Hijab (Islamic covering) is a sign of backwardness that prevents women from development and hampers their creativity and individuality. According to them, the Hijab is an obstacle that prevents women from progressing in the spheres of personal and social development. […]