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. […]

Lines from the diary of a child speaking about his happy childhood, “My father was always cheerful and his smile never left his face, even in the most difficult situations. This smile meant a great deal to us as it revealed how much our father loves us. This smile used […]

The following is some advice to help you preserve and safeguard your prayer, and perform it in a proper manner, which makes it more likely to be accepted, • Perform Wudhoo’ (ablution) properly because the Prophet, sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Allah made compulsory upon Himself to Admit into Paradise […]