The holy month of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr are considered to be very auspicious occasions. They are both termed as festivities that follow each other in sequence. Each of these events has their due significance with numerous rites and rituals being performed throughout the year. Ramadan takes place during the ninth position of the […]
Third Ashra of Ramadan – Seeking Refuge
What Does Ashra Mean? The word Ashra is originated from an Arabic word which means ten. Everyone knows about the three Ashras of Ramadan and each to till ten days according to the Islamic calendar. First Ashra: (First ten days of Ramadan) – Days of Mercy Second (Second ten days) – Days of Forgiveness Third […]
Ramadan – The Unlimited Rewards United with the Most Sacred Month
Ramadan Rewards The Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca. It is performed by Muslims from all over the world. It can be done at any time of the year. The rewards reaped from performing an Umrah at any time of the year, are great in number, but if the same is done in Ramadan, the […]
Ramadan Dua
The holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching all of us. It is a month of true blessings. Believers from all around the world participate in the fasting but that’s not all. Ramadan also entails giving charity and spending nights in solitude and divine sacredness with all devotion to the Creator- ALLAH SWT. Did we […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Fast in Ramadan
Fasting in Ramadan Fasting is the third important pillar of Islam. During Umrah in Ramadan, it is an obligation to every adult and healthy Muslim men and women to fast from dawn to dusk. During fast, they are not allowed to eat, drink, get close to their spouses, and misbehave. In Western countries, we are […]
Shaban – The Month of Bountiful Rewards
Each Islamic month holds its own importance, but there are two that have been decreed the most valuable and beneficial months: Ramadan and Shaban. The month of Shaban lies between Rajab and Ramadan. In this holy month, the smallest of good deeds are capable of earning the highest of rewards. The most important aspect of […]
General Guidelines for Hajj 2020 and Umrah
Following general guidelines are sketched out for you to execute your Hajj and Umrah smoothly: Lower the gaze: Being a Muslim, it is mandatory for men to keep their gaze lower whenever they counter situations where men and women tend to gather together (especially in Makkah). Safeguard your Self-Respect: Each woman (barring women above 45 […]
Difference between Zakat and Sadaqah
Zakat and Sadaqah an essential piece of Human instinct is goodness. Many virtuous deeds like lending money to poor people or assisting a crippled individual lead to inner satisfaction. This kindness and compassion are a reason for the existence of humanity on earth; else no one would have survived if every one of them was […]
Aqiqah-Islamic Celebration for New Baby Boy
Importance of Aqiqah in Islam: – Birth of a child is a very auspicious occasion in Islam. A mother goes through nine months of pain and hardships and delivers the child with great difficulty. You must thank Allah that he blessed the mother as well as the baby with good health and life. Allah alone […]
Engage You Children Constructively During Ramadan
Ramadan is a month full of blessings and glad tidings. It is the month in which the doors of Heaven are opened and the fire of Hell is cooled down. Devils are shackled and everywhere the radiance of righteousness is outspread. It is a common practice today that when adults are fasting they give their […]